Chihuahua dogs.
apdk, Flickr With so many puppy videos and so little time, we've gone the extra mile and begun cataloging some of the finest YouTube offerings, separating each collection by breed in a feature called Puppy Party! Today's round-up features the chipper Chihuahua! Don't let all that bling on his collar fool you. Pokey is one tough cookie. ...
Ben Margot, AP We have a winner! According to the judges at last weekend's World's Ugliest Dog contest, Princess Abby Francis is now officially the "World's Ugliest Dog" (or at least Northern California's). Beating out last year's champion, Pabst, and a slew of Chinese-crested candidates, Princess Abby took home the $1,000 grand prize at the Sonoma-Marin Fair's beauty-less pageant. The unsightly four-year-old chihuahua mix sports a gray, brown, and white coat, a set of oddly misshapen legs, and a deformed left eye. Proud owner Kathleen Francis rescued Princess Abby only three months ago, after the malnourished pup was found walking the streets of Lake County, Calif. covered with fleas. ...
SarahCoxPhotography, Flickr Name: Chihuahua Personality: Perhaps one of the best-known dog breeds, the Chihuahua may owe its fame to a personality that the American Kennel Club describes as "courageous, extremely lively, proud and adventurous." The AKC also cautions that a Chihuahua's outsized zeal "should not be underestimated." Grooming: "Smooth-coated Chihuahuas need very little grooming due to their short hair," says the AKC, while "long coats need occasional brushing, but still require minimal grooming." Common Health Issues: Unfortunately, Chihuahuas are vulnerable to many health problems, mainly due to their small stature. "Prone to rheumatism, colds and gum problems," says the ...
Photo: Paul Sancya, AP Somebody should have explained to Kenneth Lang Jr. that "101 Dalmatians" is not a training video. Last week, Lang was found with over 100 Chihuahuas living with him in his Dearborn, Mich. home. According to the Detroit News, Animal Control officials made the startling discovery last week when they were called to investigate a man suspected of having feral cats. After finding four kittens hiding under a lawnmower, authorities returned with a search warrant and entered Lang's home. Once inside, they discovered approximately 112 Chihuahuas in the house, and far more tragically -- 150 dead Chihuahuas stored in freezers. Lang's attorney, James Schmiel, says ...
"The mighty chihuahua is ready to face the day." Photo: American Kennel Club From Tinkerbell to Taco Bell, the Chihuahua has its little paws all over American pop culture. A member of the Toy group, the Chihuahua is the 12th most popular breed in the United States, according to 2008 American Kennel Club stats. A Look Back The Chihuahua's history is shrouded in mystery, but some believe he originated from the Fennec Fox, a very small animal with big eyes and ears, which could explain the tiny frame, luminous eyes and large ears on the breed today. Did You Know... The Chihuahua derives its name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua. It's believed that the ancient Aztec culture of Central ...