The Chihuahua dog breed is one of the most fascinating and complex. Over the years, they have become incredibly popular and managed to carve a unique niche in people’s hearts.
One of the trademarks of this breed of small dogs is their erect pointy ears. That’s why some owners are concerned and want to find out when their Chihuahua puppies’ ears will stand up. What new furparents need to know is that Chihuahuas are born with floppy ears. In the first few weeks of their…
If I have to pick certain truths about this small breed of dogs it’s that they are loyal, energetic, with a lot of attitude. Somehow all these things go together to add up to their irresistible charm. But sometimes, they display a little bit more sass and energy bordering on craziness, right? They can go…
In case you didn’t know it, Chihuahua is a Spanish word. It refers to a northern state in Mexico which is also the nation’s commercial capital. The correct way to pronounce this word is Chee-wa-wa as the locals say it. In the local dialect, Chihuahua refers to a place where two rivers meet. In this…
We’ve always associated snorting sounds with pigs but many dogs, including Chihuahuas, can also be heard making this sudden sound through their nose. This is called reverse sneezing because it seems like they are inhaling their sneezes. It can cause alarm to their human companions as it looks like they are gasping for air. But…
Biting among dogs is an instinctual and aggressive behavior passed onto them by their ancestors. Even before they were domesticated animals, dogs used their teeth to bite prey and predators alike. Dogs of today have inherited this biting behavior especially when provoked. However, when your pet bites, it can hurt a lot. A dog bite…
Chihuahuas are social beings. They are very good companion dogs. They are loyal to their person and would do everything to stay close to them. They follow them around and would bark at other people whom they perceive as a threat to their closeness to their owner. So when your Chihuahua suddenly prefers to be…
Barking is your Chihuahua’s way of communicating with you. It’s a natural reaction triggered by their environment. Their bark can be a form of greeting that means they’re happy to see you. Or they bark when they’re alarmed or stressed. They bark when they’re lonely and they also bark when they’re bored. They bark when…
Our furry friends surely love to run. They would run around the house, yard, dog park, or outdoors when you take them with you. Dogs have innate qualities that make them good runners. Their feet give them a good grip and traction. They also have a double suspension gallop that propels them in the air…
Given their tiny size, some people are wondering how many teeth does a Chihuahua actually have. When it comes to the number of dog’s teeth, their breed does not matter. Like any other dog, Chihuahua puppies have 28 baby teeth and adults have 42 secondary teeth. These are composed of 12 incisors, 4 canines, 16…
Some people are confused about how to pronounce the breed of these tiny and sassy doggos. The American pronunciation is Chuh-waa-wuh. Mexicans pronounce it as Chee-wa-wa. They say the Mexican pronunciation is the correct one especially since this breed of dogs originated from the ancient ruins in Chihuahua, Mexico sometime in the 1800s. No one…