Question

chihuahuas are the worst

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This is an opinion not a fact. But a very valid opinion and I wouldn't mind if it was considered a fact.

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This claim is definitely an opinion so it is difficult to find facts about this, but there are reasons as to why they tend to be very aggressive and territorial. A lot of it can deal with poor training on the owners part because they don't feel as if they are threatening due to their size. There are a lot of other factors but this seems to be the biggest one.

My source: https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/why-are-chihuahuas-so-aggressive#:~:text=In%20Summary,behavior%20due%20to%20their%20size.

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This response is good because it acknowledges the opinion-based nature of the claim about chihuahua aggression, making it clear that definitive facts might be hard to find. I like that you got straight to the point in your response and it sounded educational.

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This is an opinion and a strong one nonetheless, however, it could be taken literally as a statistic. According to American Kennel Club, they ranked 32nd most popular out of 200 making it seem to the general public that they are the 32nd best dog breed.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/

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This leans way more on the side of opinion rather than fact. When regarding a breed of dog, whether you like it or not, it will always be an opinion. There is a good and bad with every dog breed. I personally have never met a mean Chihuahua, so I love them and see this post as false. To strengthen your claim, I would suggest finding a source that’s trustworthy.

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I agree completely with this however it is sadly an opinion chihuahuas can not be proven to be the worst however they may be studies you could have used in this to show their aggressiveness compared to other dogs. Which could help the argument, other then a thread on neogaf.

Answer 1

This claim is rooted in biased opinion. It is important to understand the harms of generalization and publicizing opinion. This claim is untrue for the sole reason that not all Chihuahuas are aggressive/temperamental. The director of CIAS, James Serpell, reported that smaller dog breeds tend to lash out as a defense mechanism to cope with their overwhelmingly large environment when feeling threatened or aggravated. Though, it’s important to note that a large portion of a dog’s behavior – though influenced by selective breeding – is due to owner management! When given a proper environment and a good owner, Chihuahuas are known to be incredibly loyal, affectionate, and tolerant companions. This however relies on the dependency and training of their owners. In conclusion, Chihuahuas are not the worst. What makes an aggressive Chihuahua is a damaging environment and/or owner.

Source:

Que, J. (2024b, July 11). Are chihuahuas aggressive?. Petfeed https://petcube.com/blog/are-chihuahuas-naturally-aggressive/#:~:text=Are%20all%20chihuahuas%20mean%3F,or%20handle%20their%20dog%27s%20behavior

Answer 2

While this may apply to some people this is an opinion and not a fact. According to ASPCA, "It is important to evaluate and treat each dog, no matter its breed, as an individual." Also according to Rover.com it is impossible to say which dog breed is the worst because people have different preferences.

https://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-policy-and-position-statements/position-statement-pit-bulls

https://www.rover.com/blog/least-popular-dog-breeds/