Posts tagged "chihuahua"

What's so impressive? He scratches at 0:39 and sinks the eight at 1:27 with four more balls left on the table!

We're all hip-deep in autumn now; there's no getting around it. Do you suffer from fall allergies. It can be really brutal when that ragweed gets all up in your honker.

Of course, humans aren't the only ones susceptible to hay fever. Here's an unfortunate little chihuahua suffering one of those mini-marathons of sneezes that make you look possessed. Poor little guy. Just ride it out; fall will be over in a couple of months.

One of the first rules of dog adoption is to choose a breed that fits your personality and lifestyle, i.e. don't adopt an active sporting breed if you live in a tiny apartment and hate to go for walks. Based on this advice, we hope the household in this video contains two people of very disparate types, one calm and relaxed, one super energetic!

Don't get us wrong; we love the big dog/little dog dynamic. This is just like a real-life version of those old Spike the Bulldog and Chester the Terrier 'Looney Tunes' cartoons. "Hey, Spike! Whatta ya wanna do today, Spike?! Huh, Spike?! Whatta ya wanna do today, Spike?!"

Have you ever thrown a party like this for your dog's birthday? Have you ever made a video this cute and touching about your dog for any reason? It's actually OK if you haven't; few of us feel compelled or motivated to put this much effort into celebrating and sharing our love for our dogs with the world. And that's fine. You don't have to do it. Nobody expects you to.

And yet the fact remains: you've never done it. And while watching this video fills you 99 percent with joy and warmth, the other one percent is guilt. "Does my dog know, really know how much I love him?" you ask yourself. "I bet Tommy knows it. He knows he's loved. Not even most human children get birthday parties this nice." Again, we're not saying you have to do this for your dog! We're just saying that you could do this for your dog, and you don't.

Yesterday we shared with you the video of a heroic chihuahua who chased off a couple of armed thugs robbing a smoke shop. If you're like us, you wanted to know more about this ferocious little pooch. His name is Paco and he's taken the Internet by storm. His sudden rise to fame even landed him a spot on "Good Morning America" yesterday so the world could get to know him a little better. Interestingly, everyone who knows Paco was shocked at his actions. They say he's normally very mellow, which is rather evident as he dozes off on the "Good Morning America" couch. Watch the video to learn more about this hero pet.

Picture this: a coupla chuckleheads bust into a bodega waving guns and demanding cash. As the frightened clerk moves to empty the till, an alert and angry guard dogs rushes the perps baring its teeth and barking ferociously. The burglars book it out of the joint empty-handed with the dog still in pursuit.

OK, now think about the guard dog you just pictured? A doberman? A rottweiler? Perhaps a German shepherd? Oh, you stereotyping fool, you. I bet you never thought this could be the work of a big, mean, fierce, nasty... chihuahua.

Cute Pet Name: Chico

Location: Olean, N.Y.

Age: 1

Dog Breed: Chihuahua

Favorite Toy: A stuffed gorilla.

Favorite Treat: Smoked cow bones (which are almost as big as as he is!)

Likes: Wrestling with his cat sister, Violet, playing in the snow and going for walks.

Dislikes: Loud noises and strong wind.

Fun Fact: On one side of his muzzle his whiskers are black and on other white.

Weird Quirk: He sounds like a hound dog when he barks.

Congratulations to our submitter, tombukii. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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"What kind of turtle is that?"
"An African spur thigh tortoise."
"What's that?"
"This is called an African spur thigh tortoise."
"Spur what?"
"An African spur thigh tortoise."
"Spur thigh?"
"Spur. Thigh."
"Spur thigh?"
"Yes."

There's a lot to love about this. For one thing, this is the second video we've had in as many week depicting a small mammal taking a ride on a turtle. (Remember that sea lion sliding around on a turtle in the Galapagos?) We hope it becomes a trend.

In this case, we've got a cool chihuahua jockeying a rather patient and accommodating 20-year-old, 75-pound African spur thigh tortoise. Inexplicably, the chihuahua is dressed in a little shirt-and-skirt ensemble. Apparently its owner got it confused with a little girl. Although, according to the tortoise's owner, "To him, it's food." We suppose he wasn't too hungry that day.

Incidentally, the tortoise's owner is one Gary Oliver. You can learn more about Oliver and his animals at Cinemazoo.com.

Remember that one friend growing up--or cousin, maybe even a brother or sister--who absolutely refused to share their toys? Beyond all reason or sense, you weren't allowed to touch anything that was theirs, even if they weren't playing with it. Hands off! What's the gene that makes people that way? Whatever it is, it's not specific to humankind, because this selfish little chihuahua has it in spades. So obsessed is he with keeping his favorite chew toy to himself, he doesn't even notice what all his doggie senses are telling him: this adversary is not a living thing; it is incapable of stealing your toy. It's kind of cute the way he latches onto the stuffed animal's nose, though. Not to mention the dumbfounded look on his face when the camera operator can't contain the giggles.

Cute Pet Name: Leelu

Location: Valrico, Florida

Age: 3 years old.

Dog Breed: Medium Hair Chihuahua

Favorite Toys: A stuffed polar bear (out of a million other toys!)

Favorite Treat: Chicken Jerky.

Likes: Leelu likes lots of kisses, to be held and walked around, new toys, fluffy pillows and blankets to burrow under.

Dislikes: Strangers, lighting and cats!!

Fun Fact: She is missing three of her white gloves!! (She has only one white paw)

Weird Quirks: She dances and kicks around when she wants attention!!

Congratulations to our submitter, Bellafaye. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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"This land is your land, this land is my land, but the hat belongs to me. Hands off."

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Names: Jasmine

Location: Lake City, Fla.

Ages: 3 months

Breeds: Chihuahua/Pekingese

Favorite Treats: Any soft, chewy treat.

Favorite Toy: Tennis ball.

Likes: Snuggling.

Dislikes: Loud noises.

Interesting Fact: Little Jasmine was the runt of her litter.

Congratulations to our submitter, Claudette De Rossett If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Lemondrop asks the reasons why you "unfriend" people on Facebook.

Holidash tells how to trick-or-treat for a cause.

Stylist tackles the hot trend of wearing fake fur. What do you think Paw Nation? Is it cool to wear even faux fur?

Yesterday, spectators in New York's Central Park got to see something completely unprecedented in canine history: The world's tallest dog making friends with the smallest pup on the planet! According to AOL News, the meeting of these polar opposites was arranged by Guinness to celebrate the launch of the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records, and specifically to highlight the new section on amazing animals (hooray!).

Measuring 7-foot-3 from snout to tail, George the Great Dane took up an entire row of first-class seats on his flight from his home in Tucson, Arizona. According to his owner David Nasser, the world's tallest living dog eats about 110lbs of dog food per month and enjoys luxuries like his very own queen size bed. He was featured on Oprah's "That's Incredible" episode, after all. (To read more about George go to this earlier Paw Nation article about the gentle giant.)

At only 4 inches tall, don't tell Boo Boo the long-haired Chihuahua she's not top dog. The "world's smallest living dog" and her owner Lana Elswick also flew first class from their home in Raceway, Kentucky -- though we doubt they got their own row of seats. This 24-ounce pup literally drinks water from a teaspoon.

Despite their vastly different sizes, both celebrity pups made a big splash during their stay in New York City. Each pooch was treated to first-class travel accommodations, including their own rooms at the swanky $400-a-night Warwick hotel -- all so these two opposite specimens could come face-to-face.

So, was Boo Boo's owner nervous about her pint-sized pup's encounter with George the Giant? "I was a little scared," Elswick tells AOL News. "I was a little afraid George would mistake my little Boo Boo for a snack. But he is, truly, a gentle giant."

In front of a legion of reporters from all over the world, these two glory hounds sniffed, licked, and reportedly bonded. How sweet. "He loves the attention," Nasser tells Aol News. "When the cameras are going and the flashes are going off he kind of perks up a little bit. It's pretty interesting."

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!

So you want a furry companion, but your home isn't exactly a sprawling canine shambala, but more like a 400 square foot efficiency apartment. Hey, we can't all live on a farm now, can we?

Believe it or not, plenty of dogs are perfectly happy with a few potty breaks and brisk walk in the park. Certified professional dog trainer Jane Del Re of Spots2Stripes thinks there is a dog out there that will fit your lifestyle as long as you're willing to do the work. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you bring your pooch home:


1) Check into what your apartment complex restricts and excludes. "You wouldn't believe how often people forget to check," says Del Re. Your building may have size or weight limitations.

2) Speak with friends and professionals for recommendations of breeds that might be a good fit for your lifestyle. For example, if you want a dog that doesn't need a high level of exercise, Del Re recommends "dogs that were bred to be pets like pugs, Maltese, Boston terriers, pekingese or the Italian greyhound." Another important thing to consider is how much the breed tends to bark as that can make life miserable for you and your neighbors.

A Few Breeds to Consider

Pug: Many of the breed's avid fans stress the pug's laid-back and family-friendly qualities, including even a tolerance for cats and other pets. In fact, the American Kennel Club (AKC) nominates the breed as ideal for apartment-dwellers, stating "They are comfortable in small apartments because they need minimal exercise." Not only are pugs know for their sweet, calm dispositions, they're not generally prone to excessive barking -- a nice trait when you've got neighbors coming and going at all hours of the day.