Should Chihuahuas Sleep with You?

Just be sure you and your pup are healthy and parasite free and all should be fine. Hurting Your Dog: Being that chihuahuas are so small, you may be afraid you will roll over on him or kick him in your sleep. If you are an active sleeper, that's a real possibility.

Is it safe to sleep with your Chihuahua?

Go ahead and sleep with your dog—it's perfectly safe, as long as you are both healthy. In fact, sharing your bedroom with your canine companion—as long as he isn't under the covers—may actually improve your sleep, according to recent research published by Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Where should your Chihuahua sleep?

A Chihuahua in particular is known to be a burrower, which is why it's more likely to sleep under the covers. Not only does a Chihuahua do this for entertainment, but also for comfort. Even if it's not cold in your house your Chihuahua is likely to sleep under the covers because that is where it feels safe.