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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. ...

tombukii, Flickr 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! More Cute Pets ...

off2theairport, YouTube "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 ...

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 ...

Bellafaye, Flickr 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! More Cute Pets ...