What Makes a Chihuahua Aggressive?

What makes a chihuahua aggressive? They are the smallest breed of dog, but chihuahuas act tough as nails. Aggressive chihuahuas can be very annoying and sometimes dangerous. Aggressive chihuahuas have been known to growl at and bite people.

A physical problem could cause aggression in chihuahuas. If the dog has tooth pain, slipped disk, knee problem, or anything that would cause pain or discomfort, it could be the cause of the aggression. A chihuahua will bite and growl when other animals are in its “area”, like near its dog bed, eating area or resting area. When a chihuahua retreats to its “area”, it wants to rest and try to deal with the pain. Anyone who gets too close is perceived as a threat, which triggers the aggression. An aggressive chihuahua should always be thoroughly checked by a veterinarian, in order to dismiss physical pain as the root cause.

Sometime, the solution is the most obvious. The dog needs to be fixed. Male and female chihuahuas can get very aggressive toward people and other animals if they are not spayed or neutered. I always recommend getting your chihuahua fixed for this and many other reasons.

If the chihuahua is healthy and fixed, there are other factors that are leading to the chihuahua aggression. The good news is that there is training that can fix this chihuahua aggression. Click below for more information.

Chihuahua Training