Chihuahuas are simultaneously the sweetest and most frustrating little dogs you can own. And the only people who understand how that’s possible are other Chihuahua owners. So, here are 20 things only Chihuahua owners understand.

Despite their tiny size, Chihuahuas have big personalities and can be quite feisty. They are often referred to as “lap dogs” because they love to cuddle and be close to their owners. But most of all, they are balls of joy, and there’s a lot we can talk about them.

1. You don’t wanna mess with them

Fesity Chihuahua holding onto cracker
Fesity Chi holding onto cracker

2. They live up to little dog syndrome

Tiny Chihuahua on top of large dog
Tiny Chihuahua on top of large dog

3. They love the “get my hand” game

Chi puppy playing the "get my hand" game
Chi puppy playing the “get my hand” game

4. They need a lot of exercise

Cute Chihuahua excercising
Cute Chihuahua excercising

5. They are willing to pee in the house if it rains

Small Chi wearing a yellow raincoat
Small Chi wearing a yellow raincoat

6. They don’t like getting wet

Wet Chihuahua with large eyes
Wet Chihuahua with large eyes

7. They get themselves into interesting situations

Stuck Chi pup asking for help
Stuck Chi pup asking for help

8. They like to hang out with other Chihuahuas

Two Chihuahuas messing with each other
Two Chihuahuas messing with each other

9. They’ll do whatever it takes for the attention

Chihuahua wearing a cape on a scooter
Chihuahua wearing a cape on a scooter

10. They enjoy playing dress-up

Adorable Chi wearing a bee costume
Adorable Chi wearing a bee costume

11. They love the “Yo Quiero Taco Bell”

Taco Bell Chihuahua
Taco Bell Chihuahua

12. They love to play with their humans

Brown Chi dog on a pool table
Brown Chi dog on a pool table

13. They don’t mind just chilling out

Relaxed Chihauhua covered in a newspaper
Relaxed Chihauhua covered in a newspaper

14. They are inside dogs

Fancy Chi wearing sunglasses
Fancy Chi wearing sunglasses

15. They pick favorites

Chihuahua cuddling with her mom
Chihuahua cuddling with her mom

16. They can be a little clingy

White Chi pup rolling on a skateboard
White Chi pup rolling on a skateboard

17. They really don’t like strangers

Beige Chi showing teeth and grinning
Beige Chi showing teeth and grinning

18. They think they’re huge

Tiny Chi standing close to a large cat
Tiny Chi standing close to a large cat

19. They’re tough to train

Spotted Chi on a leash
Spotted Chi on a leash

20. They’re totally worth it

White Chihuahua dancing on tiles
White Chihuahua dancing on tiles

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