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5 Surprising Reasons Why Chihuahuas Gain Weight Fast

My chihuahua watches me exercise from the couch with the expression of someone observing a deeply confusing ritual. This matters for every overweight chihuahua. She tilts her head during push-ups, barks at jumping jacks, and once tried to attack my…
  • February 4, 2026
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Chihuahua Anxiety: Recognizing

I noticed the shaking first. Not the cold kind of shaking, which every chihuahua owner knows on sight, but a different frequency altogether. My chihuahua, Rosie, was standing in the middle of the living room trembling like something terrible was…
  • February 4, 2026
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Chihuahua Runs Through Traffic and What Happens Next

There is a video that went around last year of a chihuahua running through traffic on an expressway. If you have not seen it, I envy you, because I watched it and could not breathe for the entire duration. A…
  • February 3, 2026
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Tips for Good Chihuahua Behavior

If you want to know about polite chihuahuas, you are in the right place. My chihuahua, Baxter, was not what anyone would call polite. He barked at guests, lunged at other dogs on walks, growled when anyone came near his…
  • February 3, 2026
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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…
  • February 2, 2026
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How Do I Know My Chihuahua Loves Me and Is Happy?

I used to wonder if my chihuahua loves me or just tolerates me because I control the food supply. Peanut follows me everywhere. She sleeps pressed against my leg. She stares at me with those enormous brown eyes while I…
  • February 2, 2026
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Surprising Things Chihuahuas Love That Most Owners Do Not Expect

I thought I knew my chihuahua. Six years together, and I figured I had catalogued every preference, every habit, every tiny obsession. Then last winter she discovered the heating vent under my desk and I watched her spend forty-five minutes…
  • February 2, 2026
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History Of The Chihuahua: The Amazing Dog

The notable History of the Chihuahua Dog: From Ancient Mexico to Your Lap The history of the chihuahua stretches back further than most people realize. It goes long before Instagram made them famous and long before anyone thought to put…
  • February 1, 2026
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10 Responsible Steps Every Chihuahua Owner Needs

I thought chihuahua care would be simple. Small dog, small needs, right? Wrong. My chihuahua Luna taught me in her first month home that caring for a four-pound dog requires more attention to detail than caring for a sixty-pound one.…
  • January 31, 2026
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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…
  • January 30, 2026