Chihuahua Nipping and Biting Issues

Chihuahua Nipping and Biting Issues: Why They Do It and How to Stop It Chihuahua nipping and biting is one of the most common behavioral complaints among owners of the breed, and it is also one of the most misunderstood.…

The Complete Guide to Chihuahua Paw Care

I never thought much about my chihuahua’s paws until she started limping after a walk in July. The pavement had been hot enough to fry an egg, and apparently hot enough to burn the pads of a five-pound dog who…

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…

Grooming and Shampoo for Chihuahuas: A Complete Guide

The first time I bathed my chihuahua Poppy, I used the same oatmeal shampoo I had been using on my Labrador for years. By morning she was scratching so aggressively that she rubbed a raw patch behind her left ear,…

Honor A Chihuahua Who Passed Away: 3 Amazing Ways To Remember Them

3 notable Ways to Honor a Chihuahua Who Passed Away Losing a chihuahua is a specific kind of grief that people who have never owned one do not fully understand. These dogs live in your lap, sleep against your chest,…

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…

One Simple Hack for Your Chihuahua’s Skin and Coat Health

Improve Your Chihuahua&#8217,s Skin and Coat With One Simple Change I spent months trying to figure out why my chihuahua&#8217,s skin and coat looked dull and flaky despite regular baths and what I thought was a decent diet. Understanding how…

4 Things To Do When Your Chihuahua Is Stressed

4 Things to Do When Your Chihuahua Is Stressed Figuring out what to do when your chihuahua is stressed was something I had to learn quickly because my chihuahua, Pebbles, came to me as an anxious mess. She was a…

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…