Being a Chihuahua owner is a task many are not cut out for. Chihuahua hearts are big but there owners' are bigger. From constant coddling to invasive snuggles, there are some things only a Chihuahua owner understands:
1. Tiny tongue in your nose.
Be wary. Look away for a moment and your Chihuahua's tongue will slide into your nose faster than you can say stop. Just to be clear, this doesn't end at noses. Other body cavities, such as the eyes, ears and mouth are also at risk for Chihuahua infiltration.
2. Cat toys are its toys.
When your dog is tiny, it needs tiny toys.
3. Burying.
If your dog is missing, it's probably at the foot of your bed... under the covers. Oh, your bed is made? You don't think they would have been able to nuzzle down without disturbing your pillows? Wrong.
4. Claw marks halfway to your knee.
Because they want to be picked up and that's as high as they can reach.
5. Belly rubs.
Lots of them.
6. The fact that your dog is basically a cat.
They play with cat toys. They're cat sized.
7. The fact that your dog is more like a baby than a dog, or even a cat.
Okay, scratch that. Owning a chihuahua is more like having an infant that needs constant coddling. If they could talk we'd hear "pick me up, mommy" all day long.
8. The shakes.
Shakes because they're scared. Shakes because they're nervous.
9. Any miniature sized objects become toys.
Wine corks, toilet paper rolls...
10. Constant crying.
They cry when they're too excited, overwhelmed or scared which means it's always eye-wiping time!
11. Snuggles in your body's crevices
Mere cuddling is not enough for these creatures. Snuggling is only adequate when they strategically place themselves into the most irritating curve of your body- like the arch of your back or the back of your knees.
12. Being judged for the type of dog you own.
As if all Chihuahua owners participate in this type of embarrassing behavior... not saying that I don't.
13. Little dog syndrome.
14. Rain is not your friend.
Let's not even talk about thunder. There's no way you're getting your dog out of the house for a of couple hours.
15. You can't count how many times your dog has been called the Taco Bell Dog.
Yes, we get it, it's a Chihuahua. No, it doesn't need a sombrero.
16. You never go anywhere in your house alone.
Going to the kitchen? So are they! Bathroom, no problem, they'll be there to support you!
17. 'Sit' probably took you six months.
Let's just say, at least they've got the cute thing going for them.
18. The stank eye.
