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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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10 Common Chihuahua Behavior Problems and How to Fix Them

I used to think my chihuahua was broken. Not literally, though she did once launch herself off the couch with the confidence of a dog three times her size and limp for two days. I mean behaviorally. The barking at…
  • January 22, 2026
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Top 5 Toys for Chihuahuas That They Will Actually

My chihuahua has a toy box that is, honestly, embarrassing. There are at least thirty toys in there, and she plays with exactly four of them. The rest sit in a pile like a museum exhibit of my poor purchasing…
  • January 20, 2026
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The Chipin at a Glance: Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher Mix Breed Guide

The first time someone asked me what kind of dog my friend’s chihuahua mix was, she said “miniature pinscher chihuahua mix” and the person responded with a blank stare. They had clearly never considered those two breeds could find each…
  • January 17, 2026
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Entertaining Your Chihuahua

Entertaining Your Chihuahua: Because a Bored Chihuahua Is Everyone’s Problem Entertaining your chihuahua might seem unnecessary if you have never owned one, because from the outside they look like dogs who are content to sit on a lap and look…
  • January 14, 2026
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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…
  • January 10, 2026