How Does Your Chihuahua Communicate

Chihuahuas Have Lots to Say

Chis are highly intelligent and inquisitive. And we like lots of attention and know how to get it.

If they’re clever like me, they create a website and write informative and fun blog posts.

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10 Ways to Fight the Winter Blues, Chihuahua Style

Winter can be dreary. Chihuahuas, like people, can be affected by the shorter days and cold nights. Mostly we’re affected by how you feel. If you’re blue, we will sense that.

Whether or not Chihuahuas are affected by the Read more

How to Use a Daily Routine to Make Your Chihuahua Happy

Dogs Respond Well to Routines

Chihuahuas, like most dogs, do well with a daily routine. When we know what to expect, we can relax and go with the flow.

But when that routine is disrupted, you can expect possible Read more

5 Tips for a Safe Chihuahua Thanksgiving

Keep your Chihuahua safe on Thanksgiving. If you’re having a herd of guests over, please protect your little Chi.

  1. Don’t feed your Chi table scraps
  2. Never give your Chi turkey bones or skin
  3. Prepare Chi friendly treats to give Read more

Ask Lucy: Why Does My Chihuahua Growl At Me?

I received the following email from Ana:

“I have a beautiful chihuahua Minnie a girl who is 5 months old she’s great affectionate playful always give you lots of kisses when you get home.  There is one thing Read more

Why do dogs chase things?

We chase because we can.

And it’s fun. We love to play and chasing is a form of play. Also we like to prey on things that move. It’s our instinct.

I especially like to chase big trucks. FedEx, Read more

Chocolate is Toxic to Your Chihuahua

Chocolate is toxic to all dogs, depending on the kind of chocolate and amount eaten. But remember how small a Chihuahua is, typically 2-6 pounds. I’m a bit bigger than most Chihuahuas, weighing in at almost 10 pounds. Yikes. Read more

9 Non-Scary Halloween Safety Tips for Your Chihuahua

Is Your Chihuahua Halloween Ready?

As a proud Chihuahua, I do not like getting dressed up for Halloween. Unless I’m wearing my pink parka to keep me warm, I prefer to run around naked. Except, of course, for my Read more

Why Does Your Chihuahua Pant

Our Mouth is Our Air Conditioner

For some reason we Chihuahuas (and all dogs) seem to cool ourselves through our mouths. Our skin does not sweat. I’m a lady, after all. And I wear a beautiful fur coat every Read more

6 Tips on Stimulating Your Chihuahua’s Mind

All people need mental stimulation.

Chihuahuas are no different. We think, therefore we are.

Did you know Chihuahuas (and most dogs) have the mental capacity of a 2-3 year old child? Freaky, huh. That’s why it is very important Read more