LifestylePierre’s Painted-Nails Rescue Story Was a Hoax
The red nails were real, and the adoption was real. The story that Pierre had been…
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LifestyleDog Ownership and Heart Health: What the Evidence Shows
The 24 percent figure is real, the asterisks are bigger than the headlines, and a four-pound…
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LifestyleAre Chihuahuas Good Dogs for Seniors and Retirees?
A chihuahua fits retirement better than most breeds, provided you plan for the floor underfoot and…
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LifestyleRunning of the Chihuahuas: America's Tiny Dog Races
Two of America's best-known chihuahua races ran on May 2, 2026: what the format is, who…
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LifestyleChihuahuas at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
A dated look back at the 25th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, and what a costume…
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LifestyleThe Salty Chihuahua: A Cocktail My Dog Cannot Have
A cocktail named after a four-pound dog, and the household protocol required to make sure the…
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LifestyleChihuahua Ring Bearer and Flower Girl: A Wedding Guide
The rings ride with the best man, not the dog: how to give a four-pound chihuahua…
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LifestyleJapan's Pets Outnumber Its Children. Chihuahuas Rank Second
Japan's dogs and cats now outnumber its under-15s by about 2.4 million, and the chihuahua is…
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LifestyleCan Chihuahuas Help With Asthma? The Old Myth and the Facts
No, a chihuahua cannot take your asthma. Where the legend came from, why chis are not…
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LifestyleApartment Essentials Every Chihuahua Owner Needs
Seven pieces of gear that make apartment life with a chihuahua actually work, field-tested by Nacho,…
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LifestyleLiving in a High-Rise With a Chihuahua
Chihuahuas make great tower dogs, but two high-rise risks are genuinely dangerous. Here is what living…
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LifestyleManaging a Barking Chihuahua in an Apartment: How to Stop It
Your four-pound apartment security system means well. Here is how to manage the barking without earning…
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LifestyleA Beach Vacation Guide for Chihuahuas
The shore is harsher on a four-pound dog than on you. Plan for hot sand, sun,…
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LifestyleCamping With a Chihuahua: What Actually Works
Chihuahuas can love camping, but the wilderness is less forgiving than a hotel. Warmth and predators…
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Lifestyle5 Dog-Friendly Hotel Tips for Chihuahua Owners
Five practical hotel tips for chihuahua owners, from booking the right pet room to protecting your…
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LifestyleTraveling Internationally With Your Chihuahua
Small dogs travel well, but crossing borders runs on paperwork and deadlines. Here is how to…
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LifestyleRoad Trips With a Chihuahua: A Practical Guide
Chihuahuas make excellent road dogs. The real work is in the prep: safe restraint, smart stops,…
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LifestyleA Day in the Life of a Chihuahua, Hour by Demanding Hour
An honest, funny hour-by-hour tour of naps, window patrol, zoomies, and what a chihuahua actually does…
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LifestyleHow to Keep Your Chihuahua Happy Indoors
Rainy day, small apartment, a tiny cold-averse dog: how to keep a chihuahua happy and busy…
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LifestyleLiving With a Velcro Chihuahua: How Much Attention?
Your chihuahua follows you everywhere. Here is how much company the breed really needs, and how…
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LifestyleHow Much Do Chihuahuas Sleep?
Chihuahuas sleep more than most owners expect, and usually that is fine. How much is normal…
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LifestyleCan a Chihuahua Be a Service Dog? Rules and Realistic Fit
The law has no size requirement, and the breed has real alert talent. What a chihuahua…
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