Do Chihuahuas get along with other Chihuahuas? What’s better than one Chiwawa? Two Chiwawas! I love Chihuahuas as do many dog lovers. In fact, according to American Kennel Club ranking, Chis are 11th in popularity among the 155 recognized dog breeds. So if you are considering bringing one more Chihuahua when you already have one […] More
Are Chihuahuas good with cats? Yes, I strongly believe that Chihuahuas are mostly good with cats. I personally know many households housing both Chis and cats. However, it also depends on the individual Chihuahua and cat in question. Mainly it depends on how well you have trained your Chihuahua to accept other pets. The bottom […] More
Why do Chihuahuas bite? Most Chihuahuas, like my Bella, are very friendly and sweet – they will never bite anyone, and especially not their dog owner. However, some are known to be aggressive, perennially angry, and especially known for biting, even their owners. So what causes a sweet and gentle Chihuahua to turn into a […] More
Why are Chihuahuas so angry? My 5-yr old neighbor asked me this question the other day because both his Chihuahuas were always quite ‘mean’, angry, and aggressive. But not my Bella – our 8-yr old Chihuahua. There are myriad factors that can cause anger and aggression in small dogs like Chihuahuas. Mostly, they feel insecure […] More
How much exercise do Chihuahuas need? I think of myself as a fairly active person and like to take my Chi everywhere I go. That is why I wondered ‘How much exercise do Chihuahuas need’, because I certainly do not want to over exercise my pet. Like French bulldogs, do Chihuahuas get overheated? Will they […] More
Do Chihuahuas like to be kissed? I love kissing my Chihuahua Bella and she kisses and licks me right back. Not all dogs love that though. Many doggies may not appreciate being kissed and often, Chihuahuas are known to show aggressive behavior. That is why it is best not to kiss a Chihuahua unless you […] More
Why do Chihuahuas burrow? Do you have a bump in your bed? I do! It disappears during the day and reappears at night with a cute little black nose poking out! Yes- My Chihuahua Bella is a burrower alright! She burrows in our bed, in her bed (on the rare occasions she sleeps in it), […] More
Why are Chihuahuas so needy? Having a Chihuahua for a pet is like having a small child for several years to come! My dear Chihuahua follows me everywhere – to the bathroom, into the kitchen, and she is at my feet all day when I work. I like having a clingy needy Chi, but not […] More
Chihuahua puppy vaccinations are an essential part of raising your Chi. We hope you have read our detailed guide of How To Care for Chihuahua. In case your breeder hasn’t covered your puppy’s vaccinations, it is important that you get them done right away. Vaccination will help protect your Chi from many potentially deadly diseases. […] More
It is said- “at the heart of every successful pet, there is a puppy raiser who first taught the puppy to feel safe in this world”. Whether you have always wanted to buy or adopt a Chihuahua (pronounced as Chuh- wah- wah or Chee-waa-waa) for long and have finally decided to take the leap of […] More
Chihuahuas’ small sizes make them ideal for dog lovers like ourselves who absolutely love carrying our fur babies. While at first, it is such a joy to have them in our arms, as time passes, you might feel their sharp, growing nails digging into your skin. Ouch! Isn’t it? When this happens, you know that […] More
Long haired Chihuahua grooming is an elaborate process, one that needs the know-how and the right tools as well. The process not only includes bathing your Chi but also brushing its coat regularly, trimming its nails, cleaning out ears, trimming that extra-long hair, brushing their teeth, and cleaning the eyes. Regular grooming will not only […] More