Grateful Teacup Chihuahua Pictures

I may be tiny, but my gratitude is enormous. I was so shocked and surprised to receive not just one, but two packages in the mail just yesterday. The first one was from my friend, Sally Ann. She said that her thoughtful mommy came up with the idea. 

At first, I was suspicious of the package

At first glance, the content made me wince

I am a chihuahua!

Of course, I hadn't realized it wasn't meant for me

As I was saying, not only am I a chihuahua, this thing was meant for someone much larger than I am, an irish wolfhound perhaps. 

Get those smelly socks off me

and

I can't possibly be 510 years old, can I?

My fabulous and well mannered spotted sister had to model

 The chiweenie couldn't recognize her and had to come up close for a good sniff

Thank you, Sally Ann and her mommy. Our thoughts are with your family these days. We wish Lord McDuff, the eskie, a spectacular come back (I hope you remembered to get him down from the door knob). 

The second package, was from Puddles, the model, um, the doxie, as I found out after I got help opening it. You see, I don't open suspicious packages as I don't accept candy or rides from stranger. As I was saying, I asked for help. I invited the cats because . . . they have many lives.

The great Max, the maine coon cat, gave his seal of approval

Bob seconded that

The chiweenie unveiled one of the hidden treasures, Pooch Pops, yummy!

I didn't care so much for the next present, but somebody squealed

M loved it and was grateful

She will cherish it either forever or until one of our cats breaks it, but one thing is for sure, she will safeguard it

This year's logo was created by our friend Ann at Zoolatry

We'll be lucky to have nearly as beautiful a logo for next year's Global Animal Blogging Event!

Just in case, Bob sniff tested the cup too

Cats are suspicious by nature

Teacup chihuahua posing with actual cup and pooch pops

What I enjoyed the most was my lovely card

That Puddleliscious is too much

Thank you

To tell you the truth, it was so nice to have a Global Animal Blogging Event memento. You were too thoughtful dear Puddles, Albert, Whitney, and mommy!

Thank you for the lovely presents!

Twinkie

Teacup Chihuahua Graduates From USC

Extra extra, read all about it! On May 14th, at approximately 11 o'clock, a teacup chihuahua graduated from USC. This was the first recorded incident of a chihuahua graduate in the history of the school. It was the first of many. The teacup chihuahua  graduation will be well established in the years to come. The term, coined by the first chihuahua to ever graduate was: Gradhuahua!

I will let my chihuahua pictures tell you the story.

I arrived in style, in M's purse

While I was waiting for my class to graduate, I ate a bit to keep my energy level up

The donut was a bit stale, but luckily I had some coffee to wash it down with

A good samaritan agreed to watch the chiweenie and me while M bought a lei

Instead of helping me out, sharing her canine good citizen test tips, the chiweenie . . .

well, she spent her time under a chair, classic!

I walked, with some assistance, with the other graduates

And walked . . .

And walked . . .

I was finally handed my diploma and recognition

In the end, we all got in the car, the chiweenie passed out

We were headed to the beach to continue the celebrations

To be continued

Congratulations Class of 2010! Fight on! 

Twinkie the Gradhuahua

Teacup Chihuahua Pictures

This is turning into a teacup chihuahua week. Might as well stick with the theme then and do a photo demonstration using . . . myself! I am here to pose for a few characteristic shots.

A teacup chihuahua is an alert chihuahua

Always ready for action

Love getting dirty

Not crazy for showers but drying off can sometimes be fun,

especially if the temperature is over 100 degrees, otherwise,

no fun

We make friends easily

In this photo, my chiweenie sissy on the left, and

my pal, Dexter the doxie in the middle. 

We love dog treats . . .

Okay, we love anything edible

We love to travel in style and to feel important

Always ready to crack up at a joke

The one thing we're not crazy about, especially us blog-chis, are the puparazzi

Overall, I'd say that we're adorable, small but mighty, make sweet baby sounds, and don't take up much space. 

If you're thinking about getting your own chihuahua, do conduct a thorough research and please do look into rescue dogs first.

Twinkie

Teacup Chihuahua Video | The Singing Chihuahua

Back by popular demand, Boomer, the singing teacup chihuahua. Just check out yesterday's comments and you'll know what I'm talking about. And without any further ado, I hereby present you (drumroll) the one, the spectacular, the unforgettable teacup chihuahua video you've been asking for.




Believe me, getting this video wasn't easy, but it sure was worth it.

Twinkie!

Coin Operated Teacup Chihuahua Strikes Again

I can't get enough of Boomer, the Teacup Chihuahua, singing a song. He'll sing for food, for  dog chews, for fun... He's a natural born singer. My chiweenie sissy always stares at him in wonderment as he serenades all of us at the horse barn.

'O Sole Mio

Luciano Pavarotti step aside

Sibes too

teacup chihuahua tenor

It ain't over 'till the fab chihuahua sings!

Today's teacup chihuahua pictures over, but there are more...

Twinkie

Dear Twinkie | A Dog Advice Column

A Dog Advice Column

MONA AND MOMMY TOO!! ask...

Hi my friends,

First let my Mommy say how thankful she is for your Mom's comments. Mommy is just a scaredy cat and it helps to know your Mom understands how she feels.

Since we haven't been around much we have been catching up on what we've missed from your blog. Mommy loves your post from last Sunday. Just looking at all those rescued dogs made Mommy feel so good that there are folks like your Mommy helping dogs. The3re is nothing as rewarding in lfe as far as we are concerned. We saw a pic on that post Mommy would like to us, if its ok. It was of a bunch of dggies standing in line for treats.

We you you guys.

I have a queation that I need Twink's advise on. "Do you think my Tiger will still love me with some of my furs gone and what can I do to look attractive again?

{{{huggies}}}...Mona

TVT: Dearest Mona, first off, happy happy recuperation! I'm so glad you're finally recovering and enjoying a little freedom. Feel free to grab the photo you want. Rescue dogs love to be featured. Plus, I just grabbed yours. See? 

Frankie Mi Ricca

About your question, are you serious? We are talking about the Kissa-bull Tiger, n'est-ce pas? My sweet insecure friend, we're talking about a pack of integrity here. Kissa-bull as a whole is reliable, consistent, ethical and definitely not superficial. Tiger is out of his mind with worry. The entire pack is sending their good thoughts and prayers to "Tiger's love, Mona" and their mommins ish lighting a shpecial candle as they pray furry hard. As for your looks, I think the above photo proves you don't need to do anything further. We love you the way you are. 

kissa-bull asks...

oh twinkie maria conchita
have you efur thought about having your own talk show since you are furry much good at this advice thing.maybe even a late night show too . and could we be your first guests we promise NOT to toot

pibble wiggles
the pittie pack

TVT: I am in negotiations with America's Funniest Home Videos at the moment, and because this coincides with Norwood's Pawdance Film Festival, I feel there is hope for me, since one of my video clips is featured on his site. I cannot think of a more jovial mismatched group to invite as my first guests. I also think the tooting will enhance the experience, so pretty please, load up on beans before the taping of our pilot. In the meantime, as you can see from Mona's question, I work for woo!

The festival officially started yesterday

Kira The BeaWootiful asks...

Wooos Twinkie! That is all some fabulous advice woo give I am much impressed. You are quite the smart little doggie aren't woo?
~husky kisses~
-Kira The BeaWootiful

TVT: I am smart enough to know that you are beawootiful, and caring, and a good friend. I would like to take this opportunity to wish a happy birthday to your mommy. 

Beautiful seafarer

Sonic asks...

Oh wow! I didn't know you had an advice column! When is the next one coming up? I wanna ask a question too!

Sonic

TVT: Aye, aye, aye, Sonic! Wake up and smell the socks, buddy. I guess I have to stop by to send you a personal invitation to my dog advice column. Perhaps your iphone and your google reader are both acting up. BTW speaking about your iPhone issue, since iPhoto works, plug your iPhone, go to the Photos tab and at the top, right next to Sync Photos from, select the folder of your choice. Do a sync and you're done!

No further comment

Nadine, Chewy and Lilibell ask...

Twink, no happy birthday cake on your birthday?? We think that M should contact Mom for her cake recipe that she makes us every year for our birthday, it's super delicious, and has no sugar in it. Why, even Dad said it was good! And if she still won't bake you a happy birthday cake, then you can come to our house and Mom will bake you a cake and we can all celebrate together!

Waggles & Chi kisses, Chewy & Lilibell

TVT: Nope, no birthday cake for me yet. Now, I have my hopes up, not that M will actually bake for me, but that your mom will. I'm ready to celebrate. I'm packing my bags.

Feel free to have the cake ready when I arrive

Cocorue asks...

We LOVE You TwinkTwink!!!

we have not laughed this much in the past two weeks as we have Not been blogging - ask Her why!
her excuses will make you puke!!!

i have an observation and want your take on this:
i listen and understand mumster's speech BUTT she looks dense when I Speak to her......and she's Not the only one....Most hoomans look stupid


Do you think WE ARE smarter than the hoomans??? Why did God Not Smarten them up before they became nuisances???

love you lots
Coco

Display of intelligence

TVT: Yes, I believe it is a scientifically proven fact that we are way smarter than hoomans. And that's not all we have on them. For starters, we're smart enough to use all four (three) of our legs, while they have to support their weight on two only (notice how many hoomans have sore backs?). For another, you and Tiffy spent two weeks playing and gossiping while your momma was trying to use her hooman intelligence to fix a computer. This proves you also make better use of your time. God probably didn't smarten hoomans up because they were prototypes, first generation, and usually those are lemons.

Dory and the Mama ask...

Another great advice column Twinkie!!

I have a question for your next column...There is a certain Lhasa in my life whose name USED to be Tank..he SAYS he has lost his memory...do you think that maybe he is just looking for another girlfriend???

Smileys!
Dory

TVT: I love being the bearer of good tidings. As of today, drumroll, Tank's identity crisis is over. His memory has been restored. It wasn't personal. It was a gross misunderstanding caused by blog comments and a ferocious lion. Feel free to make contact again. Hurry before he forgets you.  

You should be getting more love letters from Tank soon

Madi and Mom ask...

So Twink
Here is a question for next your next column.
When do you do your research, what are your sources and do you have a library card?

Mom and I cackled at your comment on our blog...we know you love us 'cause you pick on us...too funny.
Thanks for the smile.
Madi and Mom

TVT: My main resources are my Google Reader, blogspot, and WordPress. I think Frankie, the chiweenie, will be getting a library card before I do, since she's contemplating becoming a service dog. As for the "love you 'cause I pick on you" comment, big mistake. I see you have listed 7 things about you on your bloggy today and . . . I can't pass on the opportunity. I'm on my way to tea, tea, tease you!

Proof that Madi is easy to make fun of

Now go take on the day!

Twinkie

Chihuahua | Teacup Chihuahua

No quiero Taco Bell y no hablo español. Huh? Attention all chihuahuas and teacup chihuahuas. Do people stop you in the streets to speak to you in spanish that you don't understand? Maybe that is because you're from Asia. Nobody is certain about the chihuahua's origin. While the first chihuahuas purchased by Northern Americans came from  across the border of Juarez Mexico, and while their name is from the Mexican State of Chihuahua, there are no indications that the Toltecs and Aztecs had any domesticated animals, including dogs. There is also no record of any dwarf dogs in Mexico until the year 1875. A possible theory is that the chihuahua arrived that year to the New World on a ship from Asia. 


Physical description: The chihuahua is a tiny toy sized dog with a rounded head and a short and pointed muzzle. The chihuahua puppies are born with a soft spot on the top of their skull, not unlike human babies. It is called a "molera" and it usually does not close. They have large, rounded eyes, set apart. Their ears are erect and large. The coat can be of various lengths and textures. The chihuahua makes an excellent companion dog. Despite its strong will and adventurous personality, the chi is a loyal dog that becomes attached to its owners. No wonder it's rated among the top twelve most popular breeds. 


Size challenge: One more advantage chihuahuas have is their hardiness. But while they're small and mighty, the truth is, especially with tea cup chihuahuas, that they're vulnerable. Teacups usually weight under five pounds and are therefore rather susceptible to physical harm. As joyful and curious as they are, they can easily end up under your foot or you can roll on them in your sleep. Drop a rambunctious teacup chihuahua from less than a foot height, and the poor chi will most likely end up in the emergency room with a fracture or two. Teacup chihuahuas should ideally not be raised in households with small children or large dogs who may accidentally hurt them by merely trying to engage in play. All chihuahuas are to be supervised when outdoors, since they can become victims of all  predators, including birds of prey. 


Training: Due to their strong personalities, chihuahuas need to be trained and disciplined. With today's economy, it's a relatively low cost dog, vet bills excluded, and its messes are easy to clean up. Depending on the household, chihuahuas can be turned into adventurous hikers or couch potatoes. It's up to the owners. Speaking of discipline, there is one issue that needs to be addressed, potty training. All small dogs are particularly difficult to housebreak. Not only do they have tiny bladders, but they also make such small messes that are easy to go undetected, therefore, the best approach is to limit their space, until you are sure they are fully potty trained. An old mess that went undetected will draw them back. If you don't  want to shell out the money for special pet store odor eliminating and enzyme based products, you can clean up and erase all traces of smell by using distilled white vinegar. No worries, after about five minutes the vinegar smell dissipates and then disappears altogether. 


Temperament: Chihuahuas are by nature excessive barkers. Due to their size they are easily overwhelmed and they will either break out into barking or even snapping. Their voices are high pitched and annoying but all those problems can be eliminated with proper training, firm, consistent, and gentle. Balanced chihuahuas, are easy to introduce to an existing pack, and they even get along with cats nicely. 


Some of the chihuahua's health problems are bladder stones, arthritis, and tracheal and heart diseases. They are also prone to seizures. ¡Ay, caramba! One thing I highly recommend to all chihuahua owners, and especially teacup chihuahuas, is have some Nutrical handy. It's a caloric supplement paste, loaded with valuable nutrients, that can jump start a finicky eater too without burdening the digestive tract. Tiny toy dogs cannot last without food for as long as a regular sized ones. They tend to "crash" and the next best solution is a trip to the dog vet for IV fluids. Nutrical can help prevent that. 


Chihuahuas recently gained even more popularity with the release of the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) and of course as a purse accessory through media's darling, Paris Hilton. Similar to the effect 101 Damatians (1996) had for the dalmatian breed, the pounds were soon overwhelmed. The need for chihuahua rescue was obvious. Because the main concentration of the media victims was exaggerated on the west coast, in the past few months, there have been movements to mass transport these little guys to no-kill-shelter States. One of those that captured the attention of the media was Operation Chihuahua Airlift. 


As if the tiny chihuahua wasn't enough, breed variations are growing in popularity as well. They are called designer dogs. Here are a few examples:


chihuahua +  doxie =  chiweenie
chihuahua +  corgi =  chigi
chihuahua + dalmatian = chimation
chihuahua +  havanese = cheenese
chihuahua + chinese crested = chi chi
chihuahua + jack russel terrier = jack chi
chihuahua + maltese = malchi
chihuahua + italian greyhound = italian greyhuahua
chihuahua + pomeranian = chiranian
chihuahua + poodle = chipoo
chihuahua + pug = chug


The list goes on and on (you can see the extended version through the American Canine Hybrid Club), anything is possible but sometimes one wonders if there is a step ladder involved, as in the case of the chimation or the italian greyhuahua. 


All scientific facts aside, both the chihuahua and the teacup chihuahua, are adorable. They make sweet baby grunts, burrow on their owners, and make them feel like the center of their universe. There is a multitude of chihuahua geared products being sold to enhance your and your chi's experience, from blingy outfits and designer dog leashes, to beds and even strollers and carry ons. Do your research and if you think this breed is appropriate for your household, go get your own chihuahua, preferable a rescue dog. And try to speak chinese to it. You never know. 

Happy and muddy teacup chihuahua

Twinkie