Lucy Update

I am alive and well and incredibly busy. My daddies have had two sets of foster boys who I’ve had to help monitor. And still do.

Plus I’m in the process of developing my own online Pet Supply store. Read more

6 Tips on Children and Chihuahuas

Children and Chihuahuas can get along!

Image by Stuart Miles

Children are unpredictable and active. I should know, my daddies just got two temporary foster kids. Their ages are 4 and 6. I don’t know how long they’ll be Read more

5 Ways Your Chihuahua Talks To You

Chihuahuas Have Feelings Too

This is my favorite pose.

We are very emotional beings. We also enjoy being part of a pack. Most dogs and especially Chihuahuas love attention.

We want to be loved, petted, played with and taken Read more

The Importance of Regular Vet Visits

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Vets Are Scary Places

I hate going to the vet. I can sense when we’re going and I get extremely nervous. Once there I shake like a phone on vibrate.

Recently I had my yearly checkup. Read more

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

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

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

How to Make Friends with a Chihuahua

Chihuahuas are not known for being social creatures. People tend to think of Chihuahuas as yappy and bitey. I was raised to be friendly with people. My daddy’s previous Chihuahua, Tasha, did not like most people. I’m sure she Read more

Did My Chihuahua Have a Seizure or a Major Freak-out?

The other day I was acting my usual, friendly, lively self. My favorite neighbor stopped by for a moment and I greeted her as I always do.

Daddy picked me up to prevent me from running outside to snarl Read more