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The Chihuahua Who Chased a Coyote Out of a Backyard

I still remember the exact moment my neighbor told me what happened. She was shaking, half laughing, half crying, and all I could think was: of course it was Lola. When a chihuahua chased a coyote out of a backyard…
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The Chihuahua Who Survived Twelve Days in a Storm Drain

I have told a lot of chihuahua stories, but this one sits differently in my chest. A chihuahua survived twelve days in a storm drain and came out the other side still wagging her tail. When I first heard it,…
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Your Chihuahua’s Daily Schedule as Explained by Them

I have lived with a chihuahua for six years now. In that time I have come to realize that she does not live on my schedule. I live on hers. This chihuahua daily schedule breakdown is written from her perspective…
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The Chihuahua Who Walked Three Miles Home Alone

This is the story of a chihuahua who walked three miles home after being dumped on the side of a highway. Understanding how to chihuahua walked home starts with what actually happens in real life. chihuahua walked miles home highway…
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Fourteen Things Your Chihuahua Does That Would Be Unacceptable from a Larger Dog

I watched my chihuahua growl at a delivery driver through the window yesterday and thought, if a German Shepherd did that, someone would call animal control. But because she weighs four pounds, we all just laugh. Every chihuahua does things…
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Walking Your Chihuahua: A Guide Beyond the Basics

It Is Not Just a Bathroom Trip for Your Chihuahua I used to open the back door, let my chihuahua, Banjo, do his business in the yard, and call it done. Exercise accomplished. Walk complete. Checked that box. Chihuahua sniffing…
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Is Doggie Daycare Right for Your Chihuahua?

The brochure showed dogs playing happily in an open room. Fetch. Tug-of-war. Group nap time on colorful mats. It looked like dog preschool, and it seemed like the perfect solution for my twelve-hour work days. My chihuahua, Pickles, was going…
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Chihuahua Body Language Decoded: What Every Gesture Actually Means

I spent the first two years with my chihuahua completely misreading her. She would flatten her ears and I thought she was being cute. She would wag her tail stiffly and I assumed she was happy. Then one day she…
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Chihuahua Separation Anxiety: The Full Picture

The First Time I Left the House I adopted Gigi on a Saturday. By Monday I had to go to work. I left her in her crate with a chew toy, a blanket, and a radio playing soft music because…
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Your Chihuahua’s Golden Years: A Guide to Senior Care

My boy turned twelve last spring, and I watched him miss a step he has taken a thousand times. Just a small stumble off the porch, nothing dramatic. But I stood there with my coffee going cold in my hand…