Getting a Chihuahua: How to Choose the Right One for You

The Moment Your Brain Leaves the Room You see the chihuahua. The chihuahua sees you. Your rational mind, the one that remembers you work 50 hours a week and live in a studio apartment, goes completely offline. All that remains…

Your Chihuahua’s Wild Side: Instincts That Still Run Deep

Five Pounds of Wolf My chihuahua, Rue, has claimed the left side of the couch. Understanding how to chihuahua instincts starts with what actually happens in real life. Not formally. There was no paperwork. But everyone in the house knows…

Chihuahua Colors: Every Shade and Pattern Explained

One of the things that surprised me most about this breed is the notable variety of chihuahua colors available. When most people picture a Chihuahua, they think of a small tan or fawn dog. But , Chihuahuas come in almost…

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…

Dogs Tied Up and Thrown in Pond to Drown: Police Infuriated

The call came into the local police department on a Tuesday morning. Understanding how to chihuahua rescue story starts with what actually happens in real life. A jogger passing by a park pond had seen something in the water that…

Bond With Your Chihuahua: Three Ways That Actually Work

Three Ways to Bond With Your Chihuahua That Actually Work Learning how to bond with your chihuahua is different from bonding with other breeds because chihuahuas do not give their trust away freely. They are selective, observant, and sometimes maddeningly…

Dog Poop Color Chart: What Your Chihuahua’s Poop Says About Their Health

I never imagined I would become the kind of person who examines dog poop with genuine interest. But here I am — three years into chihuahua ownership — crouching on a sidewalk at seven in the morning and thinking “that…