Hi, I’m Andrea!
I am madly in love with the chihuahua. I want to share my passion for the breed, and my unique knowledge of their quirks with you. My goal is for you to be able to type in any question you may have on chihuahuas in our search bar and find an answer that has been thoroughly researched.
My credentials include:
- 15 years of experience as a dog groomer
- 14 years of experience as a chihuahua owner
- Award winning writing skills
- Two years of professional dog training for the local Parks and Recs
I have been in love with the chihuahua breed since 2010, when I welcomed my first chihuahua
It all began with a chihuahua. In 2010 we welcomed home our first dog ever, a tiny chihuahua puppy we named Rocco. As a dog groomer, this was not my first breed of choice. Chihuahuas are yappy! Chihuahuas pee everywhere! Chihuahuas bite!
Well, not Rocco. He didn’t bite, didn’t yap, and when he peed in the house, it was time to shlup him off to the vet to see what was ailing him.
We now have a crew of three chihuahuas and have spent the last 14 years learning every detail of chihuahua behavior, right down to why they bark and yes, sometimes pee in the house. (Looking at you, Tank.)
Chihuahuas are Different
Chihuahuas are a wonderful breed, but we’ve also learned that their training and care needs are unique. You know that ‘rule’ someone came up with that if you just starve the dog a couple of days it will eat whatever you tell it to? Chihuahuas won’t. The fight for good food is a hill they are willing to die on.
Tooth brushing is good husbandry in most breeds of dogs, but it is essential to your chihuahua. They are very prone to dental decay and can even die from infections that spread to their heart.
All Things Chihuahua was born out of a desire to take my decade of experience in dog handling, grooming, and training, and tailor it to the chihuahua breed. I hope to eventually have a full resource for Chihuahua owners so no matter what it is you’re looking for, you’ll find it on All Things Chihuahua.
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If you have a chihuahua related question and you couldn’t find it in our search bar, please let us know in the comments below. I’m always interested to add new information about chihuahuas to my blog.
The Most Handsome Beast, in action
It all began with a chihuahua. In 2010 we welcomed home our first dog ever, a tiny chihuahua puppy we named Rocco. As a dog groomer, this was not the author’s first breed of choice. Chihuahuas are yappy! Chihuahuas pee everywhere! Chihuahuas bite!
