My Crazy Chihuahua

Bella and Statler

Bella met a Basset today at the bus stop  and was thrilled to play with another dog that was more her size.  She’s so use to seeing the other family member’s dogs [Lesser Swiss Mountain Dog, Yellow Lab, and a couple of other large breeds] that this seemed to be quite a relief.  Statler, the Basset, is 4 months old and was very personable and playful, however, Bella was doing circles around Statler and was certainly showing off to her new doggy friend.

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Some pet owners would dissuade their pets from digging. However, I’ve been doing some research and believe that it’s healthy and natural for dogs of all sizes to dig, Chihuahua’s included. At present, I’ve got a whole backyard full of dirt… However, I’m trying to get her [Bella] to understand that there are “good” digging spots and “bad” places in which it is off limits for her attempts to dig. Read the rest of this entry »

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I did some pondering about my last post regarding Bella playing and truly believe that this is such an important topic that I would go into a little more detail. Caring and playing with a dog is much like caring for a child. Dog toys keep your puppy busy and keep her from eating your furniture or digging up the yard. Every puppy has a chewing need and the right toy will help them stay calm while you are not in the house with them. The key is to find the right toy for your dog. Read the rest of this entry »

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What a hit one Chihuahua can be at the park.  Kids swarm towards her and in her typical fashion, Bella acts as though each were a long lost friend.  Once the meet & greet is over, she discovers tall grass, where we identify yet another animal trait within her: Kangaroo.  Bella bounds through the grass at top speed excitedly, doing circles through the park while the kids look on laughing.  What a sight!

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