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…

Surprising Things Chihuahuas Love That Most Owners Do Not Expect

I thought I knew my chihuahua. Six years together, and I figured I had catalogued every preference, every habit, every tiny obsession. Then last winter she discovered the heating vent under my desk and I watched her spend forty-five minutes…

History Of The Chihuahua: The Amazing Dog

The notable History of the Chihuahua Dog: From Ancient Mexico to Your Lap The history of the chihuahua stretches back further than most people realize. It goes long before Instagram made them famous and long before anyone thought to put…

Chihuahua Aggression: Why Are They So Aggressive

If you have ever walked your chihuahua past another dog and watched them explode into barking and lunging, you already know the reputation. Chihuahua aggression is one of the most searched topics about the breed, and there is a reason…

Can a Chihuahua Breed With a Great Dane Safely

Someone asked me this at a dog park once, and I genuinely could not tell if they were serious. Understanding how to chihuahua breed with great dane starts with what actually happens in real life. &#8220,Can a chihuahua breed with…

Why Is My Chihuahua So Attached to Me

My chihuahua follows me into the bathroom. Every single time. She sits outside the shower door and cries if I take too long. She presses her body against my leg while I cook dinner and stares up at me like…

Why Do Chihuahuas Lick So Much? Explained

My chihuahua licks everything. Understanding how to chihuahuas lick so much starts with what actually happens in real life. My face, my hands, the couch cushion, the air itself when she is feeling particularly inspired. She licks her paws before…

13 Different Chihuahua Types You Should Know

I thought I knew what a chihuahua looked like. Then I brought mine to a chihuahua meetup in the park and realized I knew absolutely nothing. There were chihuahuas with apple-shaped heads and chihuahuas with deer-like faces. Smooth coats, long…

When Dogs Bark, Are They Using Words to Communicate?

If you want to know about dogs bark communicate, you are in the right place. My chihuahua has at least twelve different barks. There is the sharp, staccato bark that means someone is at the door. The low, sustained rumble…

The Chipin at a Glance: Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher Mix Breed Guide

The first time someone asked me what kind of dog my friend’s chihuahua mix was, she said “miniature pinscher chihuahua mix” and the person responded with a blank stare. They had clearly never considered those two breeds could find each…