Chihuahua dogs are famous around the world for their adorably small and cute cuddly appearance. They’ve been forever burned into our minds and immortalized through movies like Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and they hold a special place in many dog owner’s hearts as the prototypical “little dog” breed.
Compared to other breeds of dogs, chihuahuas are a relatively easy breed to take care of. Their small size makes them much easier to manage, since they can’t destroy your house nearly as much as larger breed dogs if they’re unbalanced and have issues–and a lot of them do. Many owners treat their chihuahuas like their little babies, which only messes up these poor little dogs, but I digress… Yes, it is definitely a lot easier to take care of a little chihuahua than a larger breed dog. The smaller size just makes them much lower maintenance because they have a lower level of need.
I notice, especially with chihuahua dogs, that a lot of people tend to purchase or pick up or adopt their tiny pet when they’re in a highly emotional moment in their life, and so they tend to select a dog that makes them feel something. And when people look at a chihuahua, many can’t help but have that “OOOOOHHHHhhh, how cute!!!” reaction to it, and they immediately have to go over and touch it and talk to it in the high pitched, squeaky voice, and make a big scene. So a lot of chihuahuas are brought into homes primarily because of how they look and how they make people feel when they look at these dogs. This is probably why chihuahua clothes are so popular with owners: even with chihuahua puppies of just a few weeks, owners often doll up their newly born cuddly “chiwawa”–yes, many name their dogs after the breed itself, in this skewed way (I know: it’s a little freaky… but cute at the same time)–in costumes and take their older cute and cuddly little chiwawa dog for a spin around the park and to socialize with all the other little dogs and meet and greet the owners… it can be quite a scene, to say the least! Especially when the owners start talking like that: “my chiwawa dog is so smart, how about your chiwawa??” hahaha. I love it.
But no matter what your opinion on small breed dogs, you have to admit that chihuahuas are, in one way or another, kinda cute… at least the starlet-fashionistas think so in Hollywood–Paris and Tinkerbell, anyone!? They are by far the most famous celebrity-chihuahua pairing. Or should I say chiwawa celebrity pairing?–haha!
And of course, a lot of people find that they have to dress their teacup chihuahua–and even long hair chihuahuas–up in clothes for dogs to keep them warm, and so the clothes serve do serve a more practical function. But these dog clothes take on another dimension when it comes to chihuahuas and other little dogs: this kind of fashion freakshow effect that seems to take over when owners go shopping for chihuahua clothes! A lot of chihuahua owners will love buying costumes and little shirts and sweaters and coats for dogs that dress their little poochy up in a way where he looks adorable and fashion forward, in addition to providing him with some additional warmth. And sometimes these costumes get a little out of hand and silly and.. ok, bonkers, but that’s half the fun–right?–walking down the street and seeing your neighbor with her fashion freakshow chihuahua, haha! It makes my day every time! This isn’t strictly with smaller breed dogs, but it’s definitely more common with them:
By the way, in case you’re wondering, it’s spelled chihuahua dogs, not as many people will write like chiuaua or chiwawa or whatever variation; it has to do with the latin pronounciation, like you’d say it if you were in Mexico, speaking spanish. So that’s a little bit about what I notice is going on in the world with chihuahua dogs. I normally write about chihuahua clothes, but sometimes you have to shine the spotlight on the models themselves, not just the fashion! Cheers, owners of awesome chihuahua dogs! Until next time! -Michelle
