You’re watching TV and suddenly hear a loud toot. Your Chi, who has been sleeping on the floor, jumps and hides under the coffee table, embarrassed and scared at the same time. Wait a minute: do Chihuahuas fart? One would think that farting was only limited to boxers, pugs, and bulldogs. That isn’t true. The […] More
Why do Chihuahuas eat grass? Many a dog owner has wondered about this at some point or another. Many dogs, not just Chihuahuas, eat grass but when a dog does it for the first time, it can be a matter of concern to a pet parent. Thankfully, most eating grass habit in dogs has a […] More
Many breeds of dogs are known for digging, so if you find yourself wondering why do Chihuahuas dig, it could just be a ‘breed thing’. Of course, there are other reasons behind this canine digging behavior. Sometimes, Chihuahuas simply dig out of sheer boredom. If you find your tiny dog digging all too often, then […] More
Nothing is more frustrating to a pet parent than having a picky dog on hand. Many Chihuahua owners have wondered at some point in their lives: ‘are Chihuahuas picky eaters?’ If it is any solace to you, then yes, many Chis are picky so you are probably not the only pet parent struggling to get […] More
Looking to become the owner of a cuddly Chihuahua but wondering ‘are Chihuahuas good guard dogs?’ then read on! We have all the information for you! Many people believe that only the larger dog breeds make the best guard dogs. While that may be true to some extent, even small dog breeds are known to […] More
Being the proud owner of an 8-year old Chihuahua (Bella), many potential Chihuahua owners call to ask me ‘are Chihuahuas good apartment dogs’. I love the fact that they are considering this question before they buy or adopt their Chihuahua. And if you too are wondering ‘are Chihuahuas good apartment dogs’ then I am happy […] More
Do Chihuahuas love their owners? I wondered about this, as I read Gregory Berns’ account of . A little background here: Gregory Berns is a neuroscientist who scientifically studied ways in which dogs show emotions and also the mysteries of the human-canine bonds. Of course, our Chihuahuas love us – Berns has proven that or […] More
My Friend’s Chihuahua ingested chocolate the other day. They incurred a vet bill of $3182 but thankfully the dog survived. Not all dogs are lucky. Many foods that are safe for human consumption are extremely poisonous or toxic to our Chihuahuas. And we must not forget the fact that Chihuahuas are small dogs. Therefore, even […] More
Do Chihuahuas get jealous? Does my Chi love me as much as I do? We all wonder about these questions, don’t we? There is no doubt that dogs do show human-like emotions because we have so many studies being conducted about this. Certainly, canine psychology is different than human psychology and dogs definitely think a […] More
If you are wondering ‘do Chihuahuas howl?’ then the short answer is yes. This is one of the howling breeds but worry not: no Chihuahua will howl without a reason. If your Chihuahua has suddenly started howling, you might want to investigate the reasons behind the behavior. While most dogs use howling as a form […] More
I often hold Bella, my Chihuahua, because she clearly indicates that she loves to be held. But not all Chihuahuas like being held, do they? So if you are wondering ‘Do Chihuahuas like to be held?’ then you are asking the right question. After all, dogs are not held in the wild so why should […] More
What is reverse sneezing in Chihuahuas? Acchoo! Gesundheit! The first time my Chihuahua Bella reverse sneezed, I panicked and rushed her to the vet. It felt as if she was choking or suffocating. However, the vet assured me that it wasn’t anything to be concerned about and taught me how to manage these episodes. Indeed: […] More