Emily Hartwell

35 posts
I have been around Chihuahuas for over twelve years. Before I became Editor-in-Chief at Chihuahua Corner I worked as a veterinary technician, which gave me a front-row seat to the health challenges small breeds face and the fierce bond their owners carry. My two Chis, Biscuit and Clover, supervise every article from my lap. That is where the best editorial decisions get made. When I am not writing I am probably explaining to someone why a six-pound dog needs three blankets.
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Simple Health Fixes You Can Do at Home Before Rushing Your Chihuahua to the Vet

The first time my chihuahua Peanut had a tick, I drove to the emergency vet at 9 PM on a Sunday. They removed the tick with tweezers and petroleum jelly. They charged me two hundred and forty dollars. The vet…
  • March 3, 2026
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The Wrong Collar Could Be Hurting Your Chihuahua’s Neck

I used a standard flat collar on my chihuahua Rosie for the first three years. Nice leather. Pretty tag dangling from the ring. It looked good. It felt right. Then one morning she yelped when I picked her up –…
  • March 1, 2026
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Your Chihuahua Is Not a Fussy Eater. You Just Trained Them to Be One

Every chihuahua fussy eater I have ever met was created by their owner, and I want to start by admitting I did it too. I once spent $40 on organic, grain-free, salmon-based dog food for my chihuahua because she refused…
  • February 26, 2026
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She Paid $700 for a Teacup Chihuahua on Craigslist and Got a Surprise

I have seen a lot of chihuahua stories in my time, but this teacup chihuahua Craigslist scam made me laugh so hard I almost woke up my own dog. A woman recently went viral on TikTok after revealing that she…
  • February 25, 2026
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Flying with a Chihuahua: New Airline Rules You Need to Know

If you have been flying with chihuahua in the cabin, you probably thought you had a pretty good system going. I did too. My girl Rosie and I have done maybe a dozen flights together over the last few years…
  • February 22, 2026
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Chihuahua Sounds Explained by an Owner Who Has Heard Them All at 3 AM

If you have ever wanted chihuahua sounds explained in plain language, congratulations on finding someone who has spent literal years decoding every noise these chihuahuas make. My chihuahua produces sounds I genuinely did not know chihuahuas were capable of making.…
  • February 19, 2026
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Leash Training a Chihuahua Who Thinks the Walk Is Entirely Optional

Leash training Chihuahua owners will tell you it sounds simple until you actually try it. My first attempt at walking Pepper on a leash looked more like a wrestling match than a pleasant stroll. She pulled, she planted her feet,…
  • February 17, 2026
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Chihuahua Dental Care: Why Your Tiny Dog Has the Biggest Mouth Problems

I am going to be completely honest. I did not take chihuahua dental care seriously enough in the beginning. I figured if my chihuahua was eating fine, her teeth were fine too. That turned out to be a very expensive…
  • February 15, 2026
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Deer Head vs Apple Head Chihuahua Explained

The deer head vs apple head chihuahua conversation comes up constantly in Chihuahua circles, and for good reason. When I first heard these terms, I honestly thought someone was making them up. But once I started looking at different Chihuahuas…
  • February 12, 2026
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Long Hair vs Short Hair Chihuahua: What Is the Real Difference?

When I first started looking into getting a Chihuahua, the long hair vs short hair chihuahua debate came up almost immediately. Friends had opinions. Breeders had opinions. Even strangers on the internet had very strong opinions. So I figured I…
  • February 10, 2026