Dog Breed Quiz
Chihuahua
You claim a chosen person's lap as your own spot, and make your feelings clear for all your small size.
The Chihuahua is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, and is said to be the smallest dog breed in the world. Big upright ears, a round head and large eyes are its trademarks. Its exact origins aren't known, but it has long been loved as a companion dog living close to people.
Many Chihuahuas are said to prefer staying near one particular person, claiming that person's lap as their spot. Rather than running about, they settle in a favorite place and spend unhurried time with a few. You put your own mood ahead of jobs, and choose for yourself where to relax and who with.
For its small size, the Chihuahua is said to be a breed that sometimes makes its feelings known loudly to strangers. When someone new arrives, you may want to watch from behind someone you're close to at first. Let people know up front that you take a while to warm up, and they'll find it easier to wait.
Strengths
- You can judge for yourself which places and people feel comfortable
- You respond right away to changes in the mood of the people close to you
- You can say clearly when you don't like something, even something small
Where you may stumble
- When someone new shows up, you can't leave the side of someone you're close to for a while
- On days you're not in the mood, you won't budge even when invited
- You say exactly what you think and take people by surprise
Sounds familiar, Chihuahua?
- You always keep something to wrap up in nearby, like a lap blanket or a cushion
- You can pick out the voice of someone close to you even from far away
- In a shop you've never been to, you start by hanging around near the entrance to get a feel for it
Where you shine
Calm time with people you're close to, or making a space cozy. Knowing well which places and people you like really pays off.
Tips for “Chihuahua”
- With someone new, say first, “I take a little while to warm up”
- When you want to say something bluntly, take a breath before you do
- Now and then, invite someone close to you somewhere other than your usual favorite spot
Matches
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Akita — The Akita is another breed that treasures its chosen people. Beside an Akita, big and steady, you can stay calm even when a stranger turns up. And the Akita quietly goes along with the Chihuahua's changing moods.
Shiba Inu — The Shiba Inu, too, would rather spend time with the people it has chosen. From the best seat in the house — a lap — the Chihuahua gets to hear all about what the Shiba saw running around outside. One goes out and one waits, and the split feels good to both.
Labrador Retriever — The Labrador is a breed that bounds cheerfully up to anyone. To a Chihuahua that wants to stay settled in its favorite place, that energy feels a bit too big, while to the Labrador, the Chihuahua's caution can look like being pushed away.
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Which one are you? 18 everyday situations, about 3 minutes.
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