The Masthead

Meet the
Curators

A collective of spirited writers and researchers dedicated to the small but mighty — careful, sourced, and always on the side of "ask your vet."

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A spirited Chihuahua, hero of the journal

"Small in stature, grand in perspective."

Elena Vance
Founding Editor

Elena Vance

Elena leads the health desk. She reads the veterinary literature so you don't have to, and translates it for the worried owner who Googled symptoms at 2 a.m. Tracheal collapse, patellar luxation, dental crowding — she'll explain what your vet is likely to say before you walk in, and she'll always tell you to walk in. Nothing here replaces your own vet. Her cat, Marlowe, supervises the writing.

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Nathan Cross
Breed & Stories Editor

Nathan Cross

Nathan has been around dogs longer than he likes to admit, with a particular interest in breed history, breed-standard nuance, and the scien

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"Our curators don't just write about pets; they explore the symbiotic relationship between human elegance and canine spirit."
Danielle Ruiz
Rescue & Stories Editor

Danielle Ruiz

Danielle covers rescue. The convoys, the pipelines, the people who drive a thousand miles a week to move dogs from the South to the Northeas

Tyler Brennan
Stories & Funny Editor

Tyler Brennan

Tyler writes the funny stuff. He lives with a six-pound chihuahua who runs the household, and a wife and daugh

Jessica Caldwell
Training Editor

Jessica Caldwell

Jessica covers training. She translates new behavior research for ordinary chihuahua households, with a partic

Vania Dunn
News Editor

Vania Dunn

Vania covers the news beat. Recalls, breed-specific legislation, disaster pet rescue, the cutting edge (clonin

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Guest Contributors

Enriching our journal with diverse perspectives from around the globe.

From Parisian designers to London trainers, our network ensures a cosmopolitan view of the spirited life.

Join our Team

Are you a spirited writer with first-hand chihuahua knowledge?
We are always seeking fresh, sophisticated voices to join our editorial collective.