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The Chihuahua Who Chased a Coyote Out of a Backyard

I still remember the exact moment my neighbor told me what happened. She was shaking, half laughing, half crying, and all I could think was: of course it was Lola. When a chihuahua chased a coyote out of a backyard…
  • March 26, 2026
Story Driver Rescuing Chihuahua Roadside

The Chihuahua Who Walked Three Miles Home Alone

This is the story of a chihuahua who walked three miles home after being dumped on the side of a highway. Understanding how to chihuahua walked home starts with what actually happens in real life. chihuahua walked miles home highway…
  • March 25, 2026
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Fourteen Things Your Chihuahua Does That Would Be Unacceptable from a Larger Dog

I watched my chihuahua growl at a delivery driver through the window yesterday and thought, if a German Shepherd did that, someone would call animal control. But because she weighs four pounds, we all just laugh. Every chihuahua does things…
  • March 24, 2026
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Walking Your Chihuahua: A Guide Beyond the Basics

It Is Not Just a Bathroom Trip for Your Chihuahua I used to open the back door, let my chihuahua, Banjo, do his business in the yard, and call it done. Exercise accomplished. Walk complete. Checked that box. Except it…
  • March 24, 2026
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8 Training Tips That Actually Work for Chihuahuas

The Dog Who Trained Me First My chihuahua, Fig, trained me before I trained her. She trained me to open the door when she stared at it. To hand over food when she pawed my leg. To pick her up…
  • March 18, 2026
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Not All Dog Food Is Created Equal: Feeding Your Chihuahua Right

The Kibble Wake-Up Call For the first three months after I got Luna, I fed her whatever was cheapest at the grocery store. Bright colored bag. Cartoon dog on the front. She ate it. I assumed that meant it was…
  • March 17, 2026
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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…
  • March 17, 2026
Chihuahua Swimming Tiny Pool

Seven Activities I Do With My Chihuahua That Seem Ridiculous

My neighbor watched me carry my chihuahua, Pepper, through an obstacle course I built out of pool noodles in the backyard last Tuesday. She did not say anything. She just slowly closed her blinds. I get it. The chihuahua activities…
  • March 12, 2026
Chihuahua Puppy Waiting Door Outside

Housebreaking My Chihuahua Nearly Broke Me First

Nobody tells you that housebreaking a chihuahua puppy is going to feel like a second job that you are deeply unqualified for. When I brought Mochi home at ten weeks old, I had this vision of a smooth transition, a…
  • March 8, 2026
Chihuahua Vet Heartworm Test

Heartworm Prevention for Chihuahuas: What Every Owner Needs to Know

The mosquito that gives your chihuahua heartworm is not a special mosquito. It is the same one buzzing around your patio on a summer evening. The same one that gets into the house when you leave the door open two…
  • March 5, 2026