It's possible but you have to take the time to train them well

I have a chihuahua mix (most prominently with beagle, another "vocal" breed), and she's incredibly quiet, I never even heard her bark until I'd had her for a few weeks. She did howl a little her first night away from her old home, but besides that, nothing. She whines to communicate things like hunger and needing to go outside, though.

>>2041452
shih tzus are really quiet. mine was sweet and loyal but stubborn as heck. if i get a real small dog I'd go with mini poodles... they're healthy and really smart! i don't think they're very cute tho.

>>2041452
I have a rescue chihuahua and she is very quiet. But so am I and I have always had well trained dogs. Consistency is key with kids and dogs.

Rat Terriers are awesom dogs.
- willing to please
- medium activity level
- easily trainedo
- intelligent
- easy to care for coat
- good with other pets and dogs
- low/med shedding
- 15-25 lbs
- comes in a rainbow of colors.

No breed is perfect. Rat Terriers do have some negative qualities.

- can be needy/clingy
- needs mental and physical stimulation daily
- luxating patella is not uncommon
- popular breed do finding a good breeder is a must

Kiko, of Kikopup fame, is a Chihuahua

The breed is not an excuse to ignore training

>>2041452
What energy level are you looking for? What temperament are you looking for?
There's a lot more than just BYB chihuahuas, you know. There's many small dog breeds with a variety of temperaments.

>>2041452
If you don't baby them they act like normal dogs

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>>2041452
I have 4 chihuahuas one is right next to me now. Only one barks. And one other growls but ONLY when we get a package in the mail. Chihuahuas are great dogs. Depends on personality either way.

>>2043167
I used to have pit bulls but now chihuahuas both are my favorite