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Chihuahua Blogs
Everything you need to know about Chihuahua behaviour, temperament, training and care. Browse our Chihuahua guides written for Chihuahua owners.


Best Christmas Gifts for Chihuahua Lovers and Their Dogs
Christmas gifts for Chihuahua people: a carrier for Christmas visits, a jumper they genuinely need, a cave bed to escape the party and baby's first Christmas, plus how to keep a tiny dog safe.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
3 days ago7 min read


Best Chihuahua Gifts They'll Actually Want: For Chihuahua Lovers and Their Dogs
Gifts for a big personality in a small dog: Chihuahua tees, sweatshirts and mugs for the owner, plus jumpers, cave beds and harnesses for the dog. Prices in $, £ and €.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
3 days ago6 min read


Do Chihuahuas Have Separation Anxiety? Signs, Time Alone and Help
Do Chihuahuas have separation anxiety? Some do. The signs, how long they can be left, a step-by-step plan and what helps a small dog cope alone.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Oct 516 min read


Why Do Chihuahuas Hate Strangers? Wariness, Visitors and What Helps
Why do Chihuahuas hate strangers? Mostly fear and missed early experiences, not spite. What the research shows, how to handle visitors and how to build his confidence.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Oct 210 min read


Why Do Chihuahuas Follow You Everywhere? The Real Reasons
Why do Chihuahuas follow you everywhere? Company, safety and routine. What's normal, how to keep a tiny shadow safe underfoot, and when following becomes a worry.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Oct 212 min read


Why Are Chihuahuas So Aggressive? Fear, Guarding and What Helps
Why are Chihuahuas so aggressive? Mostly fear, guarding and pain, not temperament alone. What the research shows, warning signs, what to do after a bite and how to help.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Oct 215 min read


How Long Do Chihuahuas Live? The Real Lifespan and What Decides It
Chihuahuas can live well into their teens, but many don't. What UK vet data really show, why the headline figure misleads, and the everyday habits that matter most.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
May 214 min read


Why Are Chihuahuas So Clingy? The Real Reasons and When It's Too Much
Why are Chihuahuas so clingy? Bred as companions, they love warmth and one person. When it's normal, when it's too much, and how to build a confident dog.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
May 212 min read


Why Do Chihuahuas Shake? The Real Reasons (And When to Worry)
Cold, excitement, nerves or something medical? Why Chihuahuas shake, how to read the tremble, and when it's worth a call to the vet.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Apr 114 min read


Are Chihuahuas Good Family Dogs? The Honest Answer
Chihuahuas can be loving family dogs, but size changes everything. Which ages work, the house rules that matter, and how to keep a tiny dog and children safe together.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Apr 113 min read


Chihuahua Training Guide: What Actually Works
How to train a Chihuahua: tiny rewards, short sessions, house training that works in the rain, the first five skills, and why gentle methods beat corrections.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Apr 112 min read


Chihuahua Pros and Cons: An Honest List Before You Commit
Chihuahua pros and cons, honestly. Size, loyalty and cost against teeth, barking, fragility and strangers, with what the research says and who the breed really suits.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Apr 110 min read


What It's Really Like Living With a Chihuahua: The Day-to-Day Reality
The blankets, the jumpers, the steps, the sofa politics and the small-dog safety habits nobody mentions. Daily life with a Chihuahua, honestly.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Apr 112 min read


Do Chihuahuas Bark a Lot? How Much, Why and What Helps
Do Chihuahuas bark a lot? Many do, though not all. What each bark means, why small dogs sound off, and a step-by-step way to a quieter Chihuahua without shouting.
Nick Vaughan-Smith
Apr 111 min read
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