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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The Complete History of the Chihuahua Breed

The chihuahua breed history is one of those topics that pulled me in years ago and never let go. I remember sitting on the couch with my Chi curled up on my lap, wondering where these tiny chihuahuas actually came…
  • February 7, 2026
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How a Pup Called Milly Mae Changed My Life

If you want to know about milly mae changed life, you are in the right place. I was not looking for a dog when I found Milly Mae. I was not even thinking about getting one. I was in the…
  • February 5, 2026
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How Do I Know My Chihuahua Loves Me and Is Happy?

I used to wonder if my chihuahua loves me or just tolerates me because I control the food supply. Peanut follows me everywhere. She sleeps pressed against my leg. She stares at me with those enormous brown eyes while I…
  • February 2, 2026
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Woman Hospitalized After Chi’s Accidental Face Poop While Sleeping

If you want to know about chihuahua sleeping, you are in the right place. I need to tell you about the worst chihuahua-related incident I have ever heard of, and I need you to know that the woman involved is…
  • January 28, 2026
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The Most Common Chihuahua Health Issues Every Owner Should Know

Mmy chihuahua health issues journey started with a dental cleaning that turned into three extractions. Bella was barely two years old. The vet showed me the X-rays and pointed to teeth that were already crumbling underneath gums that looked perfectly…
  • January 28, 2026
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Hilarious Video of Chihuahua Faking an Injury

I have always suspected that chihuahuas are smarter than they let on. Not in the “can learn a hundred commands” way that border collies are smart, but in the manipulative, emotional intelligence, “I know exactly which buttons to push” way.…
  • January 27, 2026
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The Chihuahua That Saved a Family from a House Fire

A four-pound chihuahua should not be capable of saving a family of five from a house fire. There is nothing in the breed description, no line in any kennel club profile, that says “suited for emergency fire detection.” And yet…
  • January 23, 2026
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6 Signs of Pregnancy in Dogs: What Chihuahua Owners Should Watch For

When my friend called me in a panic because her chihuahua was acting strange, gaining weight, and suddenly obsessed with nesting in the laundry basket, I asked her the question nobody had thought to ask. This is a signs pregnancy…
  • January 22, 2026
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How Do I Know When My Female Chihuahua Is in Heat?

Nobody warned me about the first time my female chihuahua went into heat. I woke up one morning, found blood spots on her blanket, and immediately assumed something was horribly wrong. I called the vet in a panic, described the…
  • January 21, 2026
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Pepito the Chihuahua and His Journey to Adoption

Pepito spent fourteen months in a shelter. Fourteen months in a kennel meant for temporary stays, watching other dogs get adopted while he stayed behind. He was not a puppy. He was not fluffy. He was a seven-year-old chihuahua with…
  • January 18, 2026