The Unique Adaptations of Chihuahuas | BarkFest

[@keithchadwick7661]

my chihuahua is a perfect alarm system. he never barks at anything except strangers or sounds coming from the door

[@lordboros7742]

@Mackenzie Harper same

[@dragonbutler8325]

Same here! He’s currently sleeping next to me

[@basstrammel1322]

Same! Not a barker except for when someone gets too close. I'm pretty amazed how he sorts out good from bad, as there is a lot of traffic in our hallway. Same with my guests, he's just uncomfortable with them at first, but no barking. Everyone say they thought chihuahua's was yapping 24/7, but my guy is proving them wrong.

[@quefol5291]

My girlfriends does the same

[@DriveCancelDC]

Same here.

[@mercedespernas]

The longest living breed. Worth adopting. Get less cancer than most dogs. Love to sleep in the sun. Mine sleep for hours. A blessing and they say lots a sleep promotes longevity.

[@FezCaliph]

Watching them sleep in the sun warms my heart 😩

[@deannanorris03]

mine loves the sun. I tried to sun bathe with her I almost died of heat stroke lol

[@timthompson8297]

Mine too! He will lie out in the 95 degree Arizona sun and it used to worry me!

[@sorryifoldcomment8596]

Yup, rescued an 8 year old one, and despite bad breeding, he's still going strong at 15, no problems besides his deformed ankle bones. Happily sleeps most of the time, as long as he has blankets to burrow under, which is nice. 😅 I have 10 beds by now, one for each room, bed, couch, bathroom, and on chairs I pull up next to my chair so he doesn't get sad about being unable to be in my lap. If he could live in my arms I think he would lol.

[@TheBaumcm]

My mix is 18 and while slowing down, still going strong.

[@xionmemoria5939]

Really wish this had included education on people who breed runts together or inbreed to get "teacup" chihuahuas (which do not exist. that is not a breed term. It is an ill bred dog with essentially doggy dwarfism and all related health issues). My rescue baby came from a mill that only bred runts or sickly chis, and if the dog was "too big" they would inbreed it. As a result, my little one has an extremely large "soft spot" making her vulnerable to head trauma, she is plagued by seizures, and has recently had all of her teeth removed due to a jaw deformity causing constant infections. Do not buy teacups, do not support that industry. Chihuahuas are small enough as it is, they do not need to be sickly 2.7 lb runts to be good pets!

[@scoobert9]

Exactly! my little guy is 5 pounds and still as cute as any "teacup" dog.

[@adcreel9079]

You should put it out of its misery.

[@DoobieDeb]

Terrible people

[@Noblebird02]

Every teacup I have seen has a sort of hunchback

[@Purplesquigglystripe]

Luxating patellas aka knees that dislocate are also very common in small dog breeds like chihuahuas. If you are buying from a breeder, make sure they have a full health test of the dog that includes examination of different joints and anything else according to OFA guidelines and that health test results of both parents are publicly available on the OFA database. Also don’t overfeed your dogs.

[@AnimalFacts]

And they're just so stinkin cute.

[@mististallard]

They definitely have super hearing! My two chi boys can hear me open a treat bag from across the house.

[@gavinkitchen1472]

Never ignore your Chihuahua. We learnt a very hard lesson. I live on the 1st Fl of an Appartment Block. "Brown", my Chihuahua was barking pretty much non-stop, running up to me, then running up to my flat mate, then running up to all the back windows. We were very tired so pretty much ignored "Brown", telling him to shut up. This went on i think for 1 1/2 Hrs, I think between 1am & 2.30am. I use the words "think", as we were tired. The times is pretty close, could be out by 30m to 1h. The duration is close as well but could of been up to 2Hrs. The next morning my Flatmate went to ride his bike that was chained up out the back on Private Property. It was gone, all that was left was the very very thick chain that was crudely cut in 2. My Flatmates bike he had only bought 2 Weeks earlier for Aus$2,000. It was only a Year old when he bought it 2nd hand. Brand new the Bike was worth $4,500. Apparently it took the thieves 1 1/2 Hrs to cut through the thick chain. Brown tried to tell us, we ignored him, mainly my Flatmate, because interesting enough my flatmate Kirk was "Brown's" main focus. Brown knew exactly what was happening, exactly what was been stolen & that it belonged to Kirk. We were both apologetic to "Brown", when we realised. Very expensive lesson for my Flatmate to learn. If he or me paid attention to Brown he'd still have his Bike. Brown has stopped many other Crimes from happening, including many of my Neighbours Cars been broken into.

[@allitinglz]

pocket crimestopper

[@kassyyar97]

My baby passed away at 14 🥺 he was the bestest of friends I ever wished to have, chihuahuas are the absolute best!

[@legendaryfails7529]

I have two chihuahuas currently. Nothing escapes them. They know who is at the door before we do. If it's friendly, they bark once or twice and go up to the door wagging tails. If it's unfamiliar, they bark relentlessly and get in a low head position. Perfect alarms. Plus, they keep me warm in the winter. I never wanted chihuahuas. Never. I thought they were too small and useless, little ankle biters. Until I picked one up off the street. She's been with me for 11 years. We then got another big breed from a junkyard, a golden short hair dog, probably half pit and half german shepherd or labrador. They were best friends. Then my mom got another chi. We had a very loyal pack that was always ready to protect. Honestly, dogs are such characters. They each have their own personality. You can tell who was the princess, who was the knight, and who was the joker. I loved sleeping with all of them. Had trouble sleeping if they weren't all with me.

[@cocochanelly5193]

Oh my goodness, it’s almost scary how good they’re hearing is! Especially at night, when u don’t see or hear anything! Chihuahua’s R the best, my CoCo is so loyal & loving 💕🐾🐕

[@LadySmartcat]

they're so easy to train too. It's a pity most owners dont even do basic obedience with them.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

Lady Kiri I have a chihuahua x pomeranian and she is the gentlest most placid and loving girl and she is smart. I have done more than basic training with her, she responds to just hand signals and I have even trained her not to bark as I don't need a guard dog. She is my best friend.

[@dreasmom2789]

Don't think people socialise them enough? I'm just starting to research this type of dog I think thier so cute and have such fun personalities I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with the continues barking. I mean I'd probably be just fine but worried about how my neighbors were feeling. ANYONE HAVE SOME ADVISE?

[@Kim-j9m6v]

Even if you socialize them as much as possible, even if they adore every person they meet, they are going to bark a lot anyway. That's just how they are. If you don't want a noisy dog don't get a chihuahua, there are other breeds that are less obnoxious. They're great dogs but the noise is something that's hard to prevent.

[@dreasmom2789]

Kim I thought that was the case. It's not not I don't adore this breed and it really not want my neighbors knocking on my door to complain. When I worked at PetCo I saw way to many customers that didn't research there pets. THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY.

[@xionmemoria5939]

You can train any dog not to bark. I have been rescuing Chihuahuas for nearly 25 years. So long as you are able to train them early, you can train them not to bark. Mine puts her paw on my feet to alert me, and sometimes accompanies with a low "ooof' sound we call her "inside voice" that can't even be heard a room away. Chihuahuas are among the smartest breeds, and they LOVE to please. Unless you are a complete idiot and use negative reinforcements with them, they can be trained to do nearly anything.

[@anthonycoffey9412]

Our little Spuddy was like a little brother, he made a full grown german shepherd run for his life! 😅 best dog ever 🥰

[@quatchkopf8958]

I've learned to trust my Chi's radar dishes. Can't believe the things she picks up sometimes and when I actually look, I'll be damned there is somebody there.

[@YourPalCM]

My sister's Chihauhaus want me dead.

[@janebuchanan8056]

Chris lol!

[@Ego-de4dt]

Chris hahha I'm sure the dog does. My chihuahua wants my sister dead xo

[@JoeAdrain]

😂

[@rickjames8916]

LOL

[@cheriseviljoen7679]

Lol

[@Gysele874]

I was lucky to be a mama to a Chihuahua for 15 years. I miss him like I miss air, sometimes I can't catch my breath when I think of him. He was the best security system ever, & then my Mastiff was the muscle. Now I have another little dog but I'm not sure what his breed is, but he's cool, my new baby.

[@braklola]

💜💜💜

[@leonardmoriarity7066]

Iam his. Human. Is the. Best dog. In the West my. Buddy

[@elizabethpatton8364]

My 2 Chi-babies are NOT barking machines, but they do alert me when someone is at the door. They are the best dogs ever! They’re friendly and sweet.

[@charlesflinnill978]

My beautiful Chi 's have never kept me up all night but they sure know how to react to any sound.

[@leanajo754]

Tiny, but mighty....Don't judge a book by it's cover. They are one of the greatest watch dogs ever.

[@ashleyp3058]

I so happy to have this dog she listens is trained and loves everything. She is even a personal alarm to people entering my room while I’m asleep. She’s a mix tho. I love her

[@thethiccwarrior6675]

Chihuahua mixes are great essentially giving you a shrunk down version of whatever the other parent

[@patricioszajnowicz2421]

Chihuahuas are PURE LOVE

[@SluggerStark]

Patricio Szajnowicz ....not the 2 I have had encounters with. But I am glad you have a great bond with yours!

[@VinceYT2408]

I have a Chihuahua, but he never barks. When someone is closing to my door, Mars (my Chihuahua) will just be happy and wait for that someone to enter so that he can greet him :)

[@BellyJae]

VinceYT2408 lol not mine, she barks at anyone walking outside on the sidewalks. And she’s very skittish around other people outside of my immediate family.

[@superlibbyanne]

Same here, I have a relaxed little chihuahua.

[@lawrencehorner8418]

Is he a dear-headed chihuahua? They seem to be more open and friendly, and less guarded, than the apple-headed chihuahuas.

[@samslayerr]

Fail 😄

[@Cytorak54]

My chihuahua only bark if we left him alone, at first we thought he has disability

[@theturtwig50]

My chihuahua always barks when my 6'1" dad walks into the room, for the millionth time.

[@CoOliOtHa]

I have a Chihuahua Pomeranian mix and let me tell you, that dog can bark for hours. Literally, non-stop Yaps. Love him though

[@robbinhall2329]

I love them . Their soo cute and loving. I have a boy named max.he is a long haired Chihuahua, white with three little fawn spots.i got him when he was four months old and now he's seven pounds. He is going to be ten this February. I dont know what I would do without him. He has helped me trough my tough time s .i had cancer then radiation then four years latter cancer grew back and I had to have it taken out.he always stayed by my side giving me kisses. I dont know what I'd do without him.i think of him as if he were my son.i love my max!

[@eddy-nd7nh]

Robbin Hall they don't call em man's best friend for nothing!

[@basilv2533]

we need max update!!!

[@heyysimone]

i got a chihuahua a few months ago. his name is Thor :)

[@Ego-de4dt]

heyysimone how's Thor doing!!!!

[@rickjames8916]

Chihuahuas are great dogs. Have a wonderful life with your Chi.

[@katiaotero2392]

Lol. I have a 4 year old chihuahua named Loki.

[@milfhunterX]

Should of named him Goliath 😂

[@1701echopapa]

I'm thinking of naming my next one Zeus.

[@silverphantomLX]

Chihuahuas are the best dog breed in the world!

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

silverphantomLX sure are

[@Snowwhite33142]

I just got my first 1 a bit over a year ago, rescued her, I had always had big dogs, Rottweilers, they are amazing too, but my little Miss Bella is 2, she is also my service dog, she is a true Godsend. Such an Angel, wonderful with the grandkiddos!

[@patricioszajnowicz2421]

silverphantomLX Yes they are!!

[@dannyfit7063]

Nah, malamutes are

[@addieeeson]

silverphantomLX No. They’re really cute though :p

[@9622paige]

My chihuahua only barks when someone comes to my door. She sleeps in a crate since that’s how I potty trained her as a baby. She perfectly well allowed to sleep with me if she wants but she loves her bed (which consists of a dog bed pillow, several blankets and a few soft toys as well as a blanket that gets hung over the crate to keep it dark) and will actually cry to go to bed when she’s tired lol. She definitely loves toys as I’ve noticed most chihuahuas do and has a huge bin of them.

[@nordimejia5790]

I love chihuahuas. They are awsome.

[@leongliyang6946]

Annoying but they are alert in fast reaction reflex just a snap they are coming to check and that is why i love this breed

[@heyysimone]

My chihuahua thor has amazing hearing. Hes almost silent every other time except playing or if he wants up somewhere cause hes lazy and doesnt jump if he doesnt have to haha

[@BeauxLee123]

I love all four of my Chihuahuas. They’re just like potato chips...you can’t have only one!

[@SMtWalkerS]

I've got my elderly Chi snoozing next to me right now. But he will tell me when the mailman comes, he'll wake up and look alert & give one bark. He is very sensible.

[@suziperret468]

Yeah, my two Chihuahuas , Mom and daughter, are the best guard dogs....Love my little one when she kicks up her heals, to show her fierceness!

[@nonya7755]

I have 4 chihuahua mixes and it's true, they are a good alarm system for the house.

[@vickilindberg6336]

The little dogs are there to wake up the big, scary guard dogs.

[@matabeo7042]

My Chi named Ben is very smart. Since my family adopted him we've never trained, never stayed up because of him. Everyday when my mom give money to someone, he stands near mom's table and bite him but not really serious. He only allow my mom's workers do thier job on the first floor, if they go upstairs, he will run fast and bark as a warning,sometimes give them some bites too :3

[@NinaBeans26]

My friends Chihuahua barks at umbrellas

[@Lonsoleil]

Nina Wagoner 😂😂😂

[@rickphil2909]

mine at his own reflection

[@upasanaacharya8208]

😂😂😂

[@soledadchavez3410]

I have four of them

[@Alisaaa-py6op]

Soledad Chavez is there any advice you’d give on raising a well behaved chihuahua?

[@eoniys2875]

My friend has a chihuahua and whenever she sees a broom (that isn’t being moved or used by anything) she would bark at it and be frightened of it. idk lol I think she’s scared of umbrellas too

[@kbforme]

1 star guard dog, 5 star watch dog.

[@FezCaliph]

So cute imma cry 😩❤️

[@apollofell3925]

I've had two chihuahuas in my lifetime. Total opposites in personality, but both had incredible focus and intensity. They both found their own purpose beyond just being their owners' dogs.

[@annbyrd2196]

Yup, fit's sugar plum to a tee!! Can hear a leaf blowing in the wind!!

[@LeBronKK]

My chihuahua is set to mute. What do I do lol?

[@LeBronKK]

God knows mine only barked no more than twice this whole year. The only other time he barks is when he's dreaming.

[@culturejunkie]

Have you tried switching him off and on again?

[@brittneylangdon4423]

Cherish it.

[@Cytorak54]

Same mate , we have lucky chihuahua 😍😍😍

[@adcreel9079]

Kick it, it will make sounds!!! Lol

[@Death_Skull]

That chihuahua in the blue room gave me flashbacks of when mine was less than a year old! They look so alike!

[@gatcha_kate6173]

My house was once had smoke coming out of it. Firefighters came in running through the house. My chihuaha didn’t get up for anything. She is very lazy.

[@m1sh474]

So instead of making pitbulls and other dogs aggressive to protect your house, put a chihuahua in your backyard and problem solved.

[@frankielowe4019]

Misha HJ

[@777_inca]

The video is basicly saying chihuahuas are great alert systems

[@Poptartsthatareplain101]

Misha HJ I have both, just in case 😂

[@thethiccwarrior6675]

@@Poptartsthatareplain101 play both sides of the field so you always win

[@indialeib9710]

The noises in this video are making my chi all twitchy

[@ktswaz]

Dr. Turner-Bell is a former Miss America from Missouri!

[@teetee19768]

I was wondering why she looked so familiar!

[@ancientkeyboardwarrior]

I got two and they fricking bark at EVERYTHING!!!!

[@888aura]

I have a chichuahua which she's so sweet she's never bad omg I love her

[@karen6705]

My chihuahua won’t start barking unless my Pomeranian alerts the rest of my dogs. My Pomeranian is basically my families alarm system 😂. If someone is at our door or she recognizes someone outside she’ll bark like crazy. But when they come in she’s a sweetheart to everyone. My Chihuahua is like cautious of people but he gets used to them and sits with them or lays down near them.

[@DoobieDeb]

I❤ LOVE CHIHUAHUAS SO MUCH

[@Kyutietotoro]

Aww i love Chihuahuas 😊 I own a little Chihuahua myself she's only 3 pounds so cute and small 🥺 shes just the sweetest thing, loves all animals and people❤ and yes she definitely hear things way before i can hear them like someone coming to the front door. Before they even get out their car or come near the house to knock on the door.Thats the only time she will bark other than that shes a quiet little dog. She might be small but she got them mighty super ears!!😂😂😂

[@SeedOilFitnessOfficial]

My chihuahua is very very calm and quiet. Never barks unless its a stranger

[@kevvynolan8753]

My chi barks at anything!

[@donnabrittain210]

Mine can hear a crumb drop a mile away lol!

[@letsdothis3332]

I live in Houston,TX. We never have a "real" winter so when we do we just let them keep us warm by letting them sleep under the covers.....like always.

[@TheXtro101]

My family's very first pet dog was a blonde chihuahua-terrier mix.

[@archer611]

Thats exactly like my lil baby! Her name is Spooky and she's a blonde chi rat terrier cross 😊💖

[@MichelleJ817]

I ❤❤❤❤❤ my long haired chihuahua. Maybe it's just me but their personality is completely different compared to the smooth/short coat chihuahua

[@dannyrez1967]

If it wasn't for my chihuahua my motorcycle would have gotten stolen at 4 in the morning. Chihuahuas are the best alarm systems in the planet

[@dreasmom2789]

As others know I list my baby dog (first dog and I'm ,60) in October. She was 18. We don't know the breed but sure she had someChihuahua never ever thought I'd want another dog and might not but more and more want a long hair Chihuahua.

[@Werevampiwolf]

I love these little guys. Though that's not going to stop me from calling my sister's chihuahua a bat-eared rat lol

[@KB4QAA]

Clickbait. Better title; "Chihuahua Ears".

[@ieNiss-or8xb]

My chihuahuas don't bark. I would be dead until they notice 😂

[@carey_metv]

I love my long hair chihuahua named Harley. He's a good boy!

[@luisvilla799]

This is so true best watch dog I had was a chihuahua and a min pin

[@ericfuller6326]

My little guys a working guard dog. All day ling looking out the window.

[@diegozavala3255]

Every time I wake up to go to the bathroom my chihuahua barks after every noise

[@Ego-de4dt]

My chihuahua is corky. He's the cutest little devil ever. Xo

[@encendercolores1684]

I have five, and two of 'em aren't completely defenseless. They do have a lot of agression, wish they at least warn you though.

[@TheBaumcm]

Should I be really mad that my lab broke my chihuahua alarm system😂?

[@BookofJob3XVII]

I try many ways to sneak up on my chi, but she’s always one step ahead.

[@reddvoodoo]

We have one now and we love it

[@elizabethrosebell9017]

Chihuahuas Are perfect alarm systems and doorbells because let me tell you THAY will bark like mad I should know we had Chihuahuas when I was Young and my family always knew when someone was coming because of All the very lond barking

[@deborahkeleman2446]

Mine heard a tortoise walking in front of my house. Lol

[@iknowthewayyoudontknowthew7883]

Some chihuahuas are good guard dogs because they can activate killer mode

[@Lonsoleil]

Rosa Maria Del Bosque Killer chihuahua.... ooooooh nooooo run for your lives! 😁

[@XxedwardxXSixx]

50 percent hate 50 percent tremble

[@emmalee9370]

Me: Why am I watching dis for school Also me: I have no idea

[@PeteRoberts-sy6ug]

I miss my chihuahuas (3) so very much, divorce can be so cruel in so many ways 😢

[@catcls9205]

My chi turns into wild tazmanian devil if someone comes to the door and Takes 30 minutes to calm her

[@timthompson8297]

Reminds me,of my little long hair chihuahua.

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

i love my lil girl Persia

[@2012DVSONE]

Chihuahuas sleep next too you bullies in the house Dobermans in the yard.

[@moist_blue]

Chihuahuas are badass

[@samimotag]

I love them!

[@user-eh2jk6mf9s]

My pinscher also has giant ears and can hear everything

[@theunknowncommenter3444]

I love Chihuahuas

[@servantoftheonetruegodalmi7212]

Chihuahuas are the best.Yay.

[@e.o752]

Every time your annoyed by your dog barking be reminded they are training to save your life

[@apollofell3925]

My dogs barked up a pole for an hour at a squirrel that was dead in the grass behind them but barely noticed when a wolf walked past our house a week later. Just because they have powerful senses doesn't mean they have the brain to use them.

[@futurecorpsengl]

Chihuahuas are amazing but please don’t ever use a breeder that has dogs over 6 pounds and under 4. 6 pounds is the max weight and under 4 pounds is bordering fictional dog

[@bri1550]

i love my lil chihuahua:)

[@katelynfe]

Our chihuahua never stops barking

[@monicajones6531]

Does anyone know where this was filmed? Or where these chihuahuas came from?

[@mejiadoris745]

I.love fogs so much

[@potatosquirrel808]

Once a chihuahua bit me after i gave it pizza

[@shanabell5276]

Hopefully not with tomatoe sauce...right?

[@anthonychihuahua]

Probably didn't appreciate the mushrooms, lol!! 🐶🍕🚫🍄

[@juliaanfloress]

Son unas magníficas bestias

[@Earthboundmisfit1]

When my chi goes crazy I always say I’d rather my dog bark at nothing, than not bark at something! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ThePossumCatcher]

I wonder if Niki the Chihuahua also has good hearing like those Chihuahuas. 🥺

[@pmfg875]

An absolute killing machine EVERY HUMAN IS TERRIFIED

[@ericfuller6326]

My little guy doesnt bark at night. Unless somone lnocks. One things for sure he hates the dastardly mail lady.