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The Chihuahua That Detected Cancer

I need to tell you about a chihuahua named Beans. She weighs four pounds, sleeps exclusively on her owner’s chest, and does not particularly enjoy car rides. She also detected her owner’s cancer before any doctor did. This chihuahua detected…
  • February 13, 2026
Chihuahua Crate Setup Accessories

Crate Training Your Chihuahua

Crate Training Chihuahua: Choosing the Right Crate Size matters a lot here. A crate that is too big defeats the purpose because your Chihuahua will use one end as a bedroom and the other as a bathroom. You want a…
  • February 13, 2026
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Deer Head vs Apple Head Chihuahua Explained

The deer head vs apple head chihuahua conversation comes up constantly in Chihuahua circles, and for good reason. When I first heard these terms, I honestly thought someone was making them up. But once I started looking at different Chihuahuas…
  • February 12, 2026
Chihuahua Nighttime Guard Coyote Eyes

The Night a Standoff Saved a Family

The idea of a chihuahua vs coyote encounter sounds like a nightmare, and honestly it is one of the scariest things a small chihuahua owner can imagine. But what happened one night in my friend’s backyard proved that bravery is…
  • February 12, 2026
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Why So Many Chihuahuas End Up in Shelters

The number of chihuahuas in shelters across the country is staggering, and it breaks my heart every time I see the statistics. In some areas, particularly in California and Texas, Chihuahuas make up the single largest group of chihuahuas waiting…
  • February 11, 2026
Chihuahua Puppy Vet Visit Vaccination

Chihuahua Vaccination Schedule: The Complete Owner Guide

I took my chihuahua puppy to his first vet appointment feeling confident and prepared. I had read all the puppy books. I had a folder with his breeder health records. I even wrote down questions in advance. Then the vet…
  • February 11, 2026
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How to Potty Train a Chihuahua

Trying to potty train Chihuahua puppies is one of the biggest challenges new owners face, and I want to save you some trouble by sharing what actually works. When I first started housebreaking my Chi, I thought it would take…
  • February 10, 2026
Grooming Long Hair Chihuahua Brush

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…
  • February 10, 2026
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How One Chihuahua Therapy Dog Changed an Entire Nursing Home

When someone told me about a chihuahua therapy dog working at a nursing home, I thought they were joking. Chihuahuas? The chihuahuas known for shaking and barking at everything? Turns out, I was completely wrong, and this tiny chihuahua proved…
  • February 9, 2026
Chihuahua Adoption Home Preparation

What You Need to Know First

If you are considering adopting a chihuahua, you are about to make one of the best decisions of your life. I say that as someone who has adopted Chihuahuas and watched them transform from nervous shelter chihuahuas into confident, loving…
  • February 9, 2026