7 Signs That a Chihuahua Is Nervous to the Point of Aggression

I was sitting on my friend’s patio last summer when her two-year-old reached for my chihuahua Biscuit and Biscuit snapped. Not a playful nip. A real, teeth-bared snap that missed the toddler’s hand by an inch. My stomach dropped. My…

Chihuahua Lifespan: How Long Do Chihuahuas Live?

The first time I really thought about my dog’s age, my Chihuahua Mabel was standing on the exam table like she owned the clinic. She was eleven, still trying to stare down a Labrador in the next room, and still…

10 Fun Games To Play With Your Chihuahua That They Will Actually Enjoy

Pepper looked at the tennis ball. Looked at me. Walked away. Her entire review of fetch, delivered in three seconds flat. Most popular dog games are designed for breeds that weigh forty pounds or more, according to AKC Training Resources.…

25 Chihuahua Facts That Will Change How You See the Breed

My chihuahua Pepper was sitting on my lap when I first read that chihuahuas have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any dog breed. I looked down at her four-pound frame and that round little skull and thought — well, that…