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…

Buy or Adopt a Chihuahua: An Honest Look at Both Options

When I decided I wanted a chihuahua, the first question everyone asked was: are you going to buy one or adopt one? I spent three months researching both options before making my decision, and what I found was a lot…

10 Dog Breeds Similar to Chihuahuas

10 Dog Breeds Similar to Chihuahuas for Tiny Dog Lovers I have owned chihuahuas for over a decade, and whenever friends ask me about getting a small dog, I always recommend my favorite breed first. But chihuahuas are not for…

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…

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…

Are Chihuahuas Good with Cats?

I brought home a seven-week-old tabby kitten named Mango fully expecting my chihuahua Oliver to lose his mind. Oliver is territorial about his water bowl, his blanket, his spot on the couch, and the specific patch of sunlight that hits…

3 Things All Chihuahua Owners Must Know

I thought I knew dogs before Rosie arrived. I had grown up with Golden Retrievers, fostered a few mutts, and spent years reading every training book I could find. Then this three-pound fawn-colored opinion showed up and within forty-eight hours…