Not very affectionate

[chinlover10112]

I've had my chin for about 6 months and I got him when he was about 3-4 months old. We've gotten along pretty well but I'm not quite sure if we have fully bonded. He is a pretty hyper chin but he isn't very affectionate towards me. He doesn't like to be held at all, he doesn't let me scratch under his chin, and a lot of the times when I try to touch/pet him he runs away from my hand. He loves to climb on me but isn't very affectionate. Any help? Thanks!

 

[Sandi]

That just may be his personality. Most chins are not affectionate cuddlers nor do they like to be held for long periods of time. He may calm down a bit as he ages.

 

[Godofgods]

that could just be who he is. I have one chin thats highly affectionate. Yet his son, is not very personal. Doesn't like to be held, scratched, or anything. Its just who he is'

 

[ArmyWife]

I have had both my chins for over a year now and neither of them likes being held nor are affectionate. My one chin tends to hide in his tube all day and never comes out. He does enjoy some good scritches though. My other chin, she's insanely hyper and will FREAK out if you try to hold her. However, she will sit on a ledge near the cage door so someone will go over and pet her. Chins aren't really meant to be affectionate pets... even though they're so darn soft and fuzzy.

 

[Aridan]

Do people in general agree with the statement that chins are not meant to be affectionate pets? I mean I know they aren't cuddly lap pets, but I see so many who seem to enjoy giving and receiving affection. Maybe I'm only seeing part of the story.

 

[Cuddlebug]

half of my chins would rather be left alone and the other half come running to the front of the cage when I walk in to the room, beg for attention, like being held and give kisses. Chins will be who they are and I am quite happy with all of them.

 

[Sandi]

Do people in general agree with the statement that chins are not meant to be affectionate pets? I mean I know they aren't cuddly lap pets, but I see so many who seem to enjoy giving and receiving affection. Maybe I'm only seeing part of the story.

For me along with half of my chins, I think it's more like an instant gratification type of affection so to speak. They tolerate me and my girls but are not truly affectionate for any length of time, but we still enjoy them and they make us smile when they let us give them that drive-by scritch here and there. I just wouldn't call them cuddley nor tame.

 

[Aridan]

Yes, I understand why so many people say they enjoy them no matter what, they are so cute and entertaining to watch, so full of energy. While not cuddly, I'm happy that mine seems to enjoy being touched and scratched, and shows an appreciation for our company. They are so intelligent, and that also makes them a joy to be around.

 

[Pookinaround]

For some people it is relaxing to watch fish in an aquarium. For me I much prefer "chinaquariums"...LOL I could just watch them all day and I think they have much cuter "fish-faces"...LOL

 

[Amphy64]

Do people in general agree with the statement that chins are not meant to be affectionate pets? I mean I know they aren't cuddly lap pets, but I see so many who seem to enjoy giving and receiving affection. Maybe I'm only seeing part of the story.

I think it really varies, as people's stories seem to suggest. I do always tell people that they're not really cuddly, since I think anyone considering a chin should be aware that it's a definite possibility...but I do feel somewhat guilty saying it, especially when I'm typing it with a chin sat on my lap. Chins may not be meant to be affectionate pets, but clearly no one told my Henry that, I was probably just lucky with him. So, they can be, but I don't think anyone should feel bad if their chin isn't like that, it may be just their personality, and it seems fairly typical of chins. Things do often have to be on their terms, it seems (which I like about them).

 

[Aridan]

Henry sounds precious! I'm sure that some of them do change over time, and may end up more or less affectionate. But I think the most important point is that they are lovable pets that are a joy to watch either way.

 

[addictedtochins]

The original poster's chin is only 9-10 months old. He in is the middle of chinny puberty. I've had 3 boys go through that age and they all seem to be even less cuddly than my 18 year old son. Who knows how he will be when he grows up. Continue to love on and handle him and you just might have a lovey dovey boy yet.

 

[Godofgods]

An affectionate chin is one topic that cant really be generalized. Because every one can be so different in that regards.

I have 5 chins. A mother, father, son, and two daughters. Father is affectionate as can be. Will run up to the cage for a scratch and sit there forever enjoying it. Mother and one daughter usually don't bother. But once in a while will come over for a quick scratch and attention. Son 90% of the time would avoid any attention. He will just sit their in the back (out of reach) and watch. And the second daughter is over whelmingly panicky. Almost always avoids it.

So my chins really span the entire spectrum. Over time tho, you learn how to read them. See what they want, when they want. And what they don't want, when they don't want it. Example: My girls HATE to be bothered the first hour or two after waking up.

In my case tho, i do have one small method to make my girls want some affection some times. They may not like it much themselves, but they are highly jealous of each other. If they see one girl getting attention, they will run down to try and snag it for themselves lol.