10 Reasons to Get a Chihuahua Dog RIGHT NOW!

Chihuahuas became a pop culture icon back in 1997 after a chihuahua named Gidget captivated millions when she starred in a commercial. Do you own a chihuahua?
Since then, chihuahua have appeared in movies, TV shows, and even in the tabloids, often peering out of celebrities’ purses.
Chihuahuas are one of the oldest and most popular breeds in America. Tiny, cute, and feisty, they are easy dogs to love. Check out 10 most interesting facts about chihuahua.
#chihuahua #facts #petmania
0:00 Intro
0:50 Chihuahuas Are The Smallest Dog Breed
1:21 They Are The Oldest Breed In North America
2:07 Their Coat Is Sensitive
2:31 Chihuahuas Were Once Thought To Be Sacred
2:54 They Can Cure Asthma
3:22 They Only Like Other Chihuahuas
3:53 Chihuahuas Are One-Person Dogs
4:15 They Live a Long Time
4:32 Chihuahuas Can Be Found In Museums
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[@PetManiaOfficial]

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[@julialemm7908]

Sadly so many people think that they don't have to train their small dog. You need to train them like any other dog especially mentally. This is why most of them are aggressive towards people or other dogs. I also own a chihuahua and he is the sweetest dog at home and outside unless he sees another dog. One of his previous owners never corrected that behaviour and now we have to deal with it. He is making some progress though and I am proud of that.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

You are right! Every dog must be trained as PUPPIES! It will make it so easier later.

[@julialemm7908]

@@PetManiaOfficial I wish my dogs previous owners would have done that. That would have made quite a few things easier for us now

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@julialemm7908 Many breeders or/and owners don’t have the time or patience to do that unfortunately.

[@nancygarrett0000]

There are cats..there are dogs.. then there are CHIHUAHUAS!!!- No other breed is as funny as tough as loving as loyal as a CHIHUAHUA!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We agree with you Nancy! ❤️

[@shawnperkins8789]

They may not be able to cure asthma but they can cure a broken heart, Scientifically speaking.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Hello Shawn, thank you for sharing this with us! ❤️🥰

[@jillrosecke997]

Do you think one could cure my dead cold black broken heart?

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@jillrosecke997 We are sorry to hear that you have a broken heart and it can definitely make you feel better!

[@r.j.whitaker]

@@jillrosecke997 YES.

[@lisamendez4309]

Jill Rosecke Get your little baby tomorrow. I can see you need immediate chihuahua treatment.

[@lindaobrien8538]

I have had Chihuahuas my whole life.they get along with my other dogs and bond with every family member and pet

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@PradiptaJireh]

Me too 🎉🎉

[@jinnybergan8978]

I just got a 2 month old chichi. She is the best thing to come into my life..other than my children. Big personality for being so young. My new best friend.❤

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We are happy to hear that! ❤️

[@leonardmoriarity7066]

Good dogs😍😍😍

[@clemmahabir]

They can grow on YOU!! 🐕 I wanted a bull terrior but when met our chihuahua he picked us. 💕 I guess they all have different personalities but common traits in the breed. I recommend chihuahua to anyone even though I like medium to large dogs with living space like apartment or condo these are perfect choice for small spaces.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

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[@dianestahr4421]

They are the angels on earth .

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We agree with you! ❤️

[@WynneL]

Watching this and the part about chihuahuas being one-person dogs who hate non-chihuahuas made me think of Jenna Marbles' dog, Mr. Marbles. While he was a bit that way at first, he now gets along well with her two Italian greyhounds and larger greyhounds, and the Marbles at Bedtime video really shows how he bonded with her partner Julien. He's truly a sweet-natured little guy. Little dogs can be lovely. It's all about how well they're socialized and how calm their owner is, and how able they are to set proper boundaries in a firm but tender way.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you from sharing this!

[@lindaobrien8538]

I love chihuahuas.they are fantastic dogs.

[@DragosPepinaArt]

They are indeed a very sweet breed!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

They are small and adorable! 😍

[@dananthony6258]

Ive had different kinds of dogs but ill never get anything but a chihuahua . Just got a puppy and he’s amazing.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Hello Dan! Thank you for sharing this with us and enjoy your new buddy! ❤️🥰

[@Sunshinelola]

It’s true, I carry my chihuahuas everywhere on a handbag 👜 They can be sad if I leave the house without them. I love ❤️ them so much! They are my life ❤️

[@PetManiaOfficial]

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[@whoblitzell]

That's sort of inconsiderate and really unhygienic of you to take dogs in to say a grocery store

[@Sunshinelola]

@@whoblitzell in a grocery store dogs are not allowed!And besides this they are more clean then some humans

[@whoblitzell]

@@Sunshinelola Agree. I think as long as you arent one of those ppl that lets dog like look at the groceries or smell them then thats ok. Dogs in public dont bother me unless its clearly off leash, and not under owners control (and I mean like big dogs)

[@lisamendez4309]

At one point I had 3. We all went bye bye together. Crazy dog lady here...

[@calanathenerdqueen2170]

My chihuahua loves my mom and I as much as my grandma. Although grandma is her main person, she has no problem snuggling me when grandma is doing something. 😁

[@PetManiaOfficial]

So cute! ❤️

[@mikemcfiggus8996]

I have a long-haired chihuahua who became my princess. She was my wife's dog first...and we did not originally get along.... but now we are inseparable. There are so many times when I come home from work upset and distraught (i'm a police officer) and it's like she just knows/senses that I had a really bad day. She will come over to me and just lay her head next to me while kissing (licking) my nose as if she's saying, "I gotcha, daddy."

[@PetManiaOfficial]

That’s so cute! 😍

[@joyceibanez8207]

Brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for your Service as a Police Officer Sir. You deserve all those puppy licks and kisses. I had 2 little Chis for 18 years, and they always knew how and when I needed a lift. God bless and keep you and yours safe always.

[@susiearviso3032]

Awe ...

[@razvanpepina3878]

I just became a member! You really deserve it. I pressed the JOIN button in no time.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you! We really appreciate it. Every help counts. All the money goes back into the channel.

[@2425becca]

I love my baby Amelia, she’s sassy and loyal 🥰 my sweetheart 😌

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We are happy to hear that! ❤️❤️

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@PetManiaOfficial i agree entirely chihuahuas are sweet

[@susieport1630]

Ok so it seems I've got a pretty special Chihuahua. He loves all size dogs, cats, and people. He's my service dog so he goes everywhere with me. He has always gone outside to do his business and will find a place to poo that is away from anywhere where there is a chance of someone stepping in it. He also hardly ever barks. Only when he is alerting for a seizure in me will he yap type bark. When he does I know I need to sit down so I don't get hurt at the start of a seizure. He will sit as close as he can get til it passes. He lost his eye when he went after a German shepherd saving me from its attack. He's my brave little Bodie dog.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

That’s amazing! You got a little hero there! 😍❤️

[@fuffoon]

We love our deer head Coco.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

💙

[@maribelbalais4548]

i really love chi..they give me happines...they are very playful and lovable...

[@PetManiaOfficial]

You are completely right! ❤️

[@dolores5503]

He is a very beautiful dog.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

True! ❤️

[@doreenarcaro6335]

I had 5 total in 15 + yrs 2 passed old age. Love my babies so much. 💕🤗🐶

[@PetManiaOfficial]

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[@anniewood8245]

My chihuahua is still in training but she is my service dog and she is very smart and well behaved loves people and gets alone with other dogs she is very loving

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@kailuaaliakanehele6567]

My little Chihuahua service dog is my life saver 3x's 💗 He even stayed in Critical Care with me.. renal failure.. No words can say the love I have for him and the respect he has earned..💜

[@sarakuchnicka2667]

My girl Eva love all dogs, she's bigger 8lb deer head, black tri color 😊 shes most loving dog i've ever had 😊 she loves our kids 4 and 5 yeras old 😊 she's 10 months old and never bite any other dog or kids 😊 but she's also very loud and protective when she hear any unusial sound at home 😂

[@PetManiaOfficial]

So cute! ❤️

[@robertobmoreno6380]

I’m blessed to have a beautiful soon to be 14 year old chihuahua. His name is Bravo! ❤

[@PetManiaOfficial]

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[@johnsonmartha1801]

That was a very informative video! Great job!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you Martha! 😻

[@alvincole9551]

Thank you for the awesome video!!!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

You are very welcome! ❤️

[@laylasteward4682]

Loved the video!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you Layla! We really enjoyed working on it. 😊

[@Yeoman7]

My chihuahua loves other chihuahuas, but he loves my Rottweiler just as much.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

That’s very nice to hear! ❤️😍

[@lord.onk99]

Great vid, thanks. I have a 6 year old Chi to share my days. I love him to bits, what a pal !

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you!

[@mongooseodon7608]

My chihuahua gets along fine with my Australian Shepherd and yorkie poo…

[@SmallWorldFilms]

My Chihuahua and my Border Collie get along very well, thank you very much!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

You are very welcome Joan! ❤️

[@fatimaromo7231]

Same! My 2 chihuahuas and my border Collie are bffs

[@lucaspham5238]

same with my neightbough's dog

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@fatimaromo7231 That’s super cute! 😊

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@lucaspham5238 Thank you for sharing this Lucas! 🥰

[@r.j.whitaker]

That little girl and her pupper are best buddies 💙

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Yes they are! ❤️

[@youtuber3328]

to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or probably will really LOVE chihuahuas

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Same here! 😍😍

[@youtuber3328]

@@PetManiaOfficial it's nice to meet you and that you're REALLY fond of chihuahuas

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@youtuber3328 Nice to meet you too!

[@youtuber3328]

@@PetManiaOfficial thanks a lot

[@oirampeceda2409]

❤❤❤❤

[@lindaobrien8538]

By the way my son who was dying alone .only with his chihuahuas.when the ambulance came they were by my son crying and would not let the EMTs near him.i gave had Chihuahuas all my life who get along with everyone and everything.they love me til another favorite personal shows up they love them too.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We are sorry for your loss and yes they are so loyal and amazing!

[@oirampeceda2409]

I don't know if her son died? Did he?

[@lindaobrien8538]

My son did tragically die.

[@oirampeceda2409]

@@lindaobrien8538 oh, Linda, my condolences to you and yours. I hope that you are well. God bless you!

[@wasilaify]

My chihuahua looks like Brain from Pinky and the Brain

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Hello wasilaify! That’s crazy 😂❤️ Thank you for sharing!

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

I’ve only ever owned chihuahuas. My latest is my first long haired and girl so it’s a first for me since owning short haired boys. I just am obsessed with them. Tiny dogs with a big personality.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you for your feedback! ❤❤

[@lindaobrien8538]

My Chihuahua Andy died last week.i feel so sad my others are trying to comfort me.

[@jewonder]

Ilovemychi my stress reliever

[@opeyshop]

1 there cute 2 they have a lot love for you 4 there best friend 5 there cute 6 best lapdog 7 love walk you 8 treat lover 9 there full of love 10 did i say there cute

[@PetManiaOfficial]

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[@vanessathomas7437]

My Chihuahua gets along great with my Cavapoo!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Super cute! ❤️

[@lindaobrien8538]

Part of my heart is missing since my Andy passed last week

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We’re sorry to hear that! 😢

[@susiearviso3032]

So sorry for your loss.

[@eileenlester4342]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@PetManiaOfficial]

❤️🥰

[@jeremywheeler8417]

My 4lb chi is besties with my 90lb pit. She loves everyone, especially children. Weird little dog.... Or 1/8 of a dog

[@HellenaHanbasquet]

Same in our house. My little 7lb Chi loves my daughter's service dog, he's an 80lb bully, to the point that if my daughter is sick and her dog is refusing to leave her side, my Chi will bring him food and leave it by him. She loves my granddaughter who was born the day after she was, they'll both be 2 next spring.

[@sofiya10able]

My chi's best friend is a German shepherd!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

So cute! ❤️

[@guy8646]

I think people believe they cure asthma because chihuahuas like to sleep on their owners’ chests right up against their face. Mine does that when I have a bad sinus infection and am up coughing all night. She seems to be more worried about me when I’m having respiratory issues.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

[@lovedxlifedope3305]

Me: watching with my Chihuahua Omg My doggie is on tv

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Haha! Your doggo is famous now! 🥰

[@jessicaabukhamsin5048]

I'm so buying one in a year..

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Why don’t you try first to look for adoption? 🙃

[@truthbomb3862]

You will not regret it. Prepare to be loved like never before. I dunno what I would do without my little Hattie Mae.

[@robertamorrison3462]

I wish they were easier to get a hold of in South Dakota. I really need another tiny snuggle bum.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Don’t give up! 😍

[@Madison42711]

Where can I adopt or purchase a long haired chihuahua in Canada?

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We can’t advise you! We are located in EU.

[@CarritaJ]

My chihuahua barks at people who cough....and if you choke or have an asthmatic cough she sticks her muzzle down your throat and then tries to find someone else to come help

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Amazing! 😍

[@susiearviso3032]

Lol

[@user-ly6dr8fu5e]

😀

[@paullatimer1639]

Oow ow I ate the narrator's voice.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you for your honesty! 🤣🙃

[@alvincole9551]

My best friend is a chi.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

So cute! ❤️

[@Branjiebelle]

They want to sleep under your quilt and hogging the bed.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

They are my favourite breed! ❤️😍

[@simoneu.nathaus7292]

Yeaahh, mine do, too!! 😄😄😄

[@cheddarcheesechihuahua6731]

Chihuahuas like me have tude for days

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Haha 😂❤️🥰

[@kailuaaliakanehele6567]

Amen.. but when they Love, it's forevermore and my other dog is a huge mix of Husky Malmute and Wolf Chihuahua rules..!!

[@airadenissecumabig3399]

my pet is chihuahua since I was 5🤍🇵🇭

[@PetManiaOfficial]

That’s cute! ❤️

[@airadenissecumabig3399]

@@PetManiaOfficial thank you❤️ btw im 14 now😊

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@airadenissecumabig3399 Is that your chihuahua on your profile ?

[@airadenissecumabig3399]

@@PetManiaOfficial yes, he's 2months old❤️ they are 2 actually..the other one is 7years old ❤️

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@airadenissecumabig3399 Super cute! You have now 2 friends for life. 💙🧡💖

[@_.MissHyde._]

im getting this little demon one day

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Go for it! 💙

[@jswanization]

Chihuahua owners, I work 10 hours a day 4 days a week. Is getting a Chihuahua feasible for me, or for any dog?

[@PetManiaOfficial]

In regard to safety factors, as long as the environment is warm and safe and enough food and water is supplied, a healthy chihuahua can be okay alone for up to 9 or 10 hours.

[@jswanization]

@@PetManiaOfficial What about peeing and pooping during the day? I live alone and I have a job that is unable for me to leave to let the dog out. Right now I feel like having a pet is beneficial for me mentally, but I don’t want to get a pet and not be available to give the love and attention that it needs.

[@jswanization]

@@PetManiaOfficial And how do also feel about Maltese dogs?

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@jswanization Dogs may be experiencing separation anxiety or suffering from real stress when humans are not around if they do any of the following when left home alone: Bark or howl more than usual. Destroy things around the house, like furniture, clothes, the doors ,windows, or the walls. We would not recommend a dog for someone like you. They need to be walked and that energy needs to be consumed.

[@melanies8255]

You can get someone to walk to the dog. As for peeing and pooping, you can house train your dog to go on the wee wee pads. You can also get a camera to watch and interact with your dog. Walk the dog before you leave and when you return home. The dog will adjust. Get the dog.

[@pygiana16]

Some of the information in this video is incorrect. For instance there are only two types of coat, smoothcoat and loncoat, no wire coats.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Thank you for letting us know!

[@lisamendez4309]

That might be the official. Mine has a long roughish coat. Hair like a rug. She looks like a little lion with a fur ruff around her neck.

[@julielightband9284]

Is it true they bark alot

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Most Chihuahuas do tend to bark a lot and bark quite loudly indeed.

[@deepakchandi8933]

I just had my chihuahua run out of my house yesterday and got ran over and got up and walked away like nothing happened I was very impressed because of the rear tire ran over his hole body I took him in the vet and vet ran so many test and xrays and didn't find anything wrong with him thank God needless to say I'm Installing and gate so if he runs out this will never happen because it was scary

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Sorry that happened to you.

[@soniparadise2882]

Bless the little one and you who take care of him ❤

[@gagaoohlala6640]

Chihuahuas seem to be dogs with some weird settings in them

[@PetManiaOfficial]

That’s one way of putting it! 😂

[@mizztia5303]

What is a lingering molera

[@PetManiaOfficial]

A molera (also known as a fontanel) is a "soft spot" on the top of a Chihuahua's skull. It is the equivalent to the bregmatic or anterior fontanelle in human babies, but unlike most mammals, Chihuahua's fontanelle persist into maturity.

[@stevekitella4781]

I have a Chihuahua and a king Charles cav. They get along great and have since getting the chi. So I strongly disagree with the chi needs a chi! I've seen tons of videos of Chi's mixed with other breeds as well. So this is a false as proven by fact!

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Hello Steve! Thank you for letting us know.

[@SeanEagan1]

All of this is wrong to me at least Now I have never actually met a Chihuahua but I know how mean they are I mean if you’re their owner and they’ve been with you for many of years they might like you but any other situations they are really really really really mean they will always bite you you can go to the bathroom and in with a Chihuahua chasing after you and they will bite your ankles off

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Each dog is different. Maybe it wasn’t socialised as a puppy.

[@freeangie11]

how many times she had to say chihuahuas🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Too many! 😂

[@susiearviso3032]

I have a gold, long hair Chihuahua. He weighs 7 pounds. Does anyone else have one that barks like Hitler when he wants something?

[@letsdothis3332]

BS!! I've always had chihuahuas. My first chihuahuas name was JJ aka Judge Judy

[@PetManiaOfficial]

Why BS?

[@marialojano1827]

More like " not " to get a chiwawa because their feisty.

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We have also a video about why you should not get a chihuahua. :)

[@whoblitzell]

One reason not to. They're overly aggressive disobedient little terrors

[@PetManiaOfficial]

We will make a video about why chihuahuas are so aggressive.

[@lisamendez4309]

Oh, they know they are tiny. Better to scare others off so as not to get eaten. Best defense is a good offense...

[@whoblitzell]

Can you make one about how to kill your neighbhors chihuahua and get away with it?

[@PetManiaOfficial]

@@lisamendez4309 true!

[@lisamendez4309]

W H Hmmm, that simply won’t do. I have met some really growly nippy ones. So there’s that. Mine barks but she’s just doing her job, protecting me! Once you become friends, mind - you must be very affectionate, she’ll love you back ardently.

[@oirampeceda2409]

Nah, it was the other way around. The Chihuahua was introduced into China; not the other way around.