Behaviour Articles

Why do dogs lick? Chihuahuas do like to lick. Some more than others but in general they are a very licky kind of dog and will concentrate on licking each other’s ears and faces. They also like to lick their favourite people. Minnie loves to lick children, mainly...

Anyone who has a chihuahua knows they are intelligent and sassy. But just how smart is your chihuahua when they are compared to other dogs? Chihuahuas have the biggest brain to body size ratio of any dog breed, but they are not ranked top intelligent dogs. In fact,...

Chihuahuas and children When it comes to picking a family dog, if you have children, a chihuahua may not be an ideal fit. They have a reputation for being snappy and slightly neurotic and are not always a fan of children themselves. Another consideration is that...

How to tell your dog is in pain 7 signs your dog is in pain When it comes to showing pain, dogs can be quite stoic and will often try to hide or ignore the pain as much as possible. Dog behaviourists believe this is down to a survival instinct when showing pain would...