The Chihuahua dog breed is often considered similar to the terrier dog breed because of its bold, alert, intelligent, and confident nature. As a matter of fact, the observant side of Chihuahua’s personality makes him an excellent watchdog. Nevertheless, this breed can be timid if not properly socialized at a young age.

Furthermore, this dog breed is quite sensitive and often bonds with a single person. That said, it gets along with the whole family. Moreover, this breed is not shy of making friends, even with new people, but only if it is properly introduced. However, in the beginning, Chihuahua can be self-contained.

The Chihuahua is usually a loving dog breed with minimal grooming needs. Plus, this breed makes an excellent apartment dog, but the neighbors can get annoyed because it can be quite a barker. Besides being perfect for apartment living, owning this breed comes with a lot of advantages. It doesn’t shed a lot and requires minimum grooming. Plus, Chihuahua is highly trainable.

As for weight, Chihuahua, in general, can weigh in between 3 to 6 pounds. Even smaller Chihuahuas are also found. At the same, bigger Chihuahuas reaching up to 12 pounds are also there. On the other hand, the Chihuahua can be 6 to 9 inches in height.

The Chihuahua is not a big fan of exercises, even after being an energetic dog breed. However, it does requires 20 to 30 minutes of daily routine, and the exercise session can last even longer. Generally, a good long walk is enough to wear out Chihuahua.

Chihuahua loves to run and play, that’s why it can get enough exercise at a very small place, which makes it perfect for apartment living. In fact, merely following the loved ones is enough for this breed.

However, one should keep in mind that this canine can become obese because of inactivity. On top of that, Chihuahua can start behaving strangely if not wore out properly.