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Chihuahua
Tiny, fiercely loyal to one person, and remarkably long-lived. Not a kid-friendly choice.
β Strengths
- Longest lifespan of common breeds (14β18 years)
- Low food and space cost
- Bonds intensely with one person
! Things to consider
- Often wary or snappy with strangers
- Fragile β not for young children
- Cold-sensitive
Trait profile
- Size
- 1
- Energy level
- 5
- Trainability
- 5
- Shedding
- 4
- Barking
- 8
- Friendliness
- 5
- Good with kids
- 3
- Good with other pets
- 4
- Alone tolerance
- 4
- Grooming needs
- 2
- Drool
- 1
- Health robustness
- 6
- Allergy-friendly
- 1
- Longevity
- 10
- Affordability
- 7