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Chihuahua Rescue from Hot Car, Woman Confronts Owner
Rescue

Chihuahua Rescue from Hot Car, Woman Confronts Owner

A bystander stayed by a hot car until a trapped chihuahua was freed. Here is why heat is deadly fast for small dogs, what to actually do if you find one, and how to prevent it.

Danielle Ruiz · Jun 11, 2026
Chihuahua Information: Is the Breed Right for You
Breed

Chihuahua Information: Is the Breed Right for You

An honest breed profile of the Chihuahua: temperament, fragility, training, barking, health, and a twelve-to-eighteen-year commitment. Find out who this tiny breed actually suits, and who it does not.

Nathan Cross · Jun 10, 2026
Leaving Your Chihuahua Home Alone
Training

Leaving Your Chihuahua Home Alone

How long is too long to leave a chihuahua alone? A calm, evidence-led guide to separation anxiety signs, safe spaces, gradual alone-time training, and what not to do.

Jessica Caldwell · Jun 05, 2026
A Guide to the Apple Head Chihuahua
Breed

A Guide to the Apple Head Chihuahua

The apple-head Chihuahua is the breed bred to standard: a rounded "apple dome" skull, a near-90-degree stop, and sometimes a molera soft spot. Here is what that means, how it differs from the deer head, and what prospective owners should know.

Nathan Cross · Jun 02, 2026
Merle Chihuahuas: The Genetics and Health Risks to Know
Health

Merle Chihuahuas: The Genetics and Health Risks to Know

Merle is a coat pattern caused by a pigment-modifying gene, and breeding two merle chihuahuas together raises the risk of deafness and eye defects. Here is what owners should understand, and how to choose a responsible breeder.

Elena Vance · May 29, 2026
Signs Your Chihuahua Is Obsessed With You, From a Vet
Health

Signs Your Chihuahua Is Obsessed With You, From a Vet

A Chihuahua that shadows, leans, and locks eyes with you is bonded, not broken. A vet explains the science of that devotion, and the clear signs it has tipped into separation anxiety.

Elena Vance · May 28, 2026
How Fast Can A Chihuahua Run? The Truth (With Video)
Training

How Fast Can A Chihuahua Run? The Truth (With Video)

How fast can a Chihuahua run? Roughly 8 to 15 mph, fast for her size. Here is how to turn that into safe exercise, a reliable recall, and fun enrichment for a tiny dog.

Jessica Caldwell · May 27, 2026
Chihuahua Comforts Senior Brother Toby
Stories

Chihuahua Comforts Senior Brother Toby

A comforting bond between a small Chihuahua and his senior canine brother Toby reveals the unsung beauty of senior pet parenting.

Danielle Ruiz · May 23, 2026
Why Chihuahuas Have Big Ol' Eyes? Chihuahua Eyes' Magic
Health

Why Chihuahuas Have Big Ol' Eyes? Chihuahua Eyes' Magic

A Chihuahua's big eyes come from a small, round skull with shallow sockets, which also leaves the eye more exposed. Here is the health side: dry eye, corneal ulcers, tear staining, proptosis, daily care, and when to call your vet.

Elena Vance · May 22, 2026
Winter Dog Care Cold Safety Guide
Health

Winter Dog Care Cold Safety Guide

Our veterinary winter dog care guide covers hypothermia, frostbite, road salt paw safety, and antifreeze toxicity in cold weather.

Elena Vance · May 13, 2026
Dog Size and Lifespan Health Risks
Health

Dog Size and Lifespan Health Risks

A groundbreaking study of over 27,000 dogs led by biostatistician Yunbi Nam links a dog's size with its risk for specific lifelong health conditions.

Elena Vance · Apr 20, 2026