The Unique Adaptations of Chihuahuas | BarkFest 

my chihuahua is a perfect alarm system. he never barks at anything except strangers or sounds coming from the door

Never ignore your Chihuahua. We learnt a very hard lesson. I live on the 1st Fl of an Appartment Block. "Brown", my Chihuahua was barking pretty much non-stop, running up to me, then running up to my flat mate, then running up to all the back windows. We were very tired so pretty much ignored "Brown", telling him to shut up. This went on i think for 1 1/2 Hrs, I think between 1am & 2.30am. I use the words "think", as we were tired. The times is pretty close, could be out by 30m to 1h. The duration is close as well but could of been up to 2Hrs. The next morning my Flatmate went to ride his bike that was chained up out the back on Private Property. It was gone, all that was left was the very very thick chain that was crudely cut in 2. My Flatmates bike he had only bought 2 Weeks earlier for Aus$2,000. It was only a Year old when he bought it 2nd hand. Brand new the Bike was worth $4,500. Apparently it took the thieves 1 1/2 Hrs to cut through the thick chain. Brown tried to tell us, we ignored him, mainly my Flatmate, because interesting enough my flatmate Kirk was "Brown's" main focus. Brown knew exactly what was happening, exactly what was been stolen & that it belonged to Kirk. We were both apologetic to "Brown", when we realised. Very expensive lesson for my Flatmate to learn. If he or me paid attention to Brown he'd still have his Bike. Brown has stopped many other Crimes from happening, including many of my Neighbours Cars been broken into.

The longest living breed. Worth adopting. Get less cancer than most dogs. Love to sleep in the sun. Mine sleep for hours. A blessing and they say lots a sleep promotes longevity.

they're so easy to train too. It's a pity most owners dont even do basic obedience with them.

My sister's Chihauhaus want me dead.

Really wish this had included education on people who breed runts together or inbreed to get "teacup" chihuahuas (which do not exist. that is not a breed term. It is an ill bred dog with essentially doggy dwarfism and all related health issues). My rescue baby came from a mill that only bred runts or sickly chis, and if the dog was "too big" they would inbreed it. As a result, my little one has an extremely large "soft spot" making her vulnerable to head trauma, she is plagued by seizures, and has recently had all of her teeth removed due to a jaw deformity causing constant infections. Do not buy teacups, do not support that industry. Chihuahuas are small enough as it is, they do not need to be sickly 2.7 lb runts to be good pets!

And they're just so stinkin cute.

Tiny, but mighty....Don't judge a book by it's cover. They are one of the greatest watch dogs ever.

I have two chihuahuas currently. Nothing escapes them. They know who is at the door before we do. If it's friendly, they bark once or twice and go up to the door wagging tails. If it's unfamiliar, they bark relentlessly and get in a low head position. Perfect alarms. Plus, they keep me warm in the winter. I never wanted chihuahuas. Never. I thought they were too small and useless, little ankle biters. Until I picked one up off the street. She's been with me for 11 years. We then got another big breed from a junkyard, a golden short hair dog, probably half pit and half german shepherd or labrador. They were best friends. Then my mom got another chi. We had a very loyal pack that was always ready to protect. Honestly, dogs are such characters. They each have their own personality. You can tell who was the princess, who was the knight, and who was the joker. I loved sleeping with all of them. Had trouble sleeping if they weren't all with me.

My baby passed away at 14 🥺 he was the bestest of friends I ever wished to have, chihuahuas are the absolute best!

Chihuahuas are the best dog breed in the world!

They definitely have super hearing! My two chi boys can hear me open a treat bag from across the house.

I've learned to trust my Chi's radar dishes. Can't believe the things she picks up sometimes and when I actually look, I'll be damned there is somebody there.

My chihuahua always barks when my 6'1" dad walks into the room, for the millionth time.

1 star guard dog, 5 star watch dog.

I was lucky to be a mama to a Chihuahua for 15 years. I miss him like I miss air, sometimes I can't catch my breath when I think of him. He was the best security system ever, & then my Mastiff was the muscle. Now I have another little dog but I'm not sure what his breed is, but he's cool, my new baby.

Oh my goodness, it’s almost scary how good they’re hearing is! Especially at night, when u don’t see or hear anything! Chihuahua’s R the best, my CoCo is so loyal & loving 💕🐾🐕

My 2 Chi-babies are NOT barking machines, but they do alert me when someone is at the door. They are the best dogs ever! They’re friendly and sweet.

Chihuahuas are PURE LOVE

Our little Spuddy was like a little brother, he made a full grown german shepherd run for his life! 😅 best dog ever 🥰

I have a Chihuahua, but he never barks. When someone is closing to my door, Mars (my Chihuahua) will just be happy and wait for that someone to enter so that he can greet him :)

My chihuahua only barks when someone comes to my door. She sleeps in a crate since that’s how I potty trained her as a baby. She perfectly well allowed to sleep with me if she wants but she loves her bed (which consists of a dog bed pillow, several blankets and a few soft toys as well as a blanket that gets hung over the crate to keep it dark) and will actually cry to go to bed when she’s tired lol. She definitely loves toys as I’ve noticed most chihuahuas do and has a huge bin of them.

I've got my elderly Chi snoozing next to me right now. But he will tell me when the mailman comes, he'll wake up and look alert & give one bark. He is very sensible.

I love all four of my Chihuahuas. They’re just like potato chips...you can’t have only one!

i got a chihuahua a few months ago. his name is Thor :)

My beautiful Chi 's have never kept me up all night but they sure know how to react to any sound.

The little dogs are there to wake up the big, scary guard dogs.

I have a Chihuahua Pomeranian mix and let me tell you, that dog can bark for hours. Literally, non-stop Yaps. Love him though

I love chihuahuas. They are awsome.

I love them . Their soo cute and loving. I have a boy named max.he is a long haired Chihuahua, white with three little fawn spots.i got him when he was four months old and now he's seven pounds. He is going to be ten this February. I dont know what I would do without him. He has helped me trough my tough time s .i had cancer then radiation then four years latter cancer grew back and I had to have it taken out.he always stayed by my side giving me kisses. I dont know what I'd do without him.i think of him as if he were my son.i love my max!

I so happy to have this dog she listens is trained and loves everything. She is even a personal alarm to people entering my room while I’m asleep. She’s a mix tho. I love her

Yup, fit's sugar plum to a tee!! Can hear a leaf blowing in the wind!!

My chihuahua thor has amazing hearing. Hes almost silent every other time except playing or if he wants up somewhere cause hes lazy and doesnt jump if he doesnt have to haha

I have 4 chihuahua mixes and it's true, they are a good alarm system for the house.

My friends Chihuahua barks at umbrellas

Annoying but they are alert in fast reaction reflex just a snap they are coming to check and that is why i love this breed

My friend has a chihuahua and whenever she sees a broom (that isn’t being moved or used by anything) she would bark at it and be frightened of it. idk lol I think she’s scared of umbrellas too

So cute imma cry 😩❤️

I have four of them

Yeah, my two Chihuahuas , Mom and daughter, are the best guard dogs....Love my little one when she kicks up her heals, to show her fierceness!

My Chi named Ben is very smart. Since my family adopted him we've never trained, never stayed up because of him. Everyday when my mom give money to someone, he stands near mom's table and bite him but not really serious. He only allow my mom's workers do thier job on the first floor, if they go upstairs, he will run fast and bark as a warning,sometimes give them some bites too :3

My chihuahua is set to mute. What do I do lol?

My house was once had smoke coming out of it. Firefighters came in running through the house. My chihuaha didn’t get up for anything. She is very lazy.

I❤ LOVE CHIHUAHUAS SO MUCH

So instead of making pitbulls and other dogs aggressive to protect your house, put a chihuahua in your backyard and problem solved.

My chi barks at anything!

The noises in this video are making my chi all twitchy

That chihuahua in the blue room gave me flashbacks of when mine was less than a year old! They look so alike!

Should I be really mad that my lab broke my chihuahua alarm system😂?

I have a chichuahua which she's so sweet she's never bad omg I love her

Every time your annoyed by your dog barking be reminded they are training to save your life

Mine heard a tortoise walking in front of my house. Lol

I got two and they fricking bark at EVERYTHING!!!!

I try many ways to sneak up on my chi, but she’s always one step ahead.

Dr. Turner-Bell is a former Miss America from Missouri!

Reminds me,of my little long hair chihuahua.

I love these little guys. Though that's not going to stop me from calling my sister's chihuahua a bat-eared rat lol

My little guys a working guard dog. All day ling looking out the window.

My chihuahua is very very calm and quiet. Never barks unless its a stranger

My chihuahua won’t start barking unless my Pomeranian alerts the rest of my dogs. My Pomeranian is basically my families alarm system 😂. If someone is at our door or she recognizes someone outside she’ll bark like crazy. But when they come in she’s a sweetheart to everyone. My Chihuahua is like cautious of people but he gets used to them and sits with them or lays down near them.

We have one now and we love it

Clickbait. Better title; "Chihuahua Ears".

Chihuahuas sleep next too you bullies in the house Dobermans in the yard.

Mine can hear a crumb drop a mile away lol!

My pinscher also has giant ears and can hear everything

This is so true best watch dog I had was a chihuahua and a min pin

As others know I list my baby dog (first dog and I'm ,60) in October. She was 18. We don't know the breed but sure she had someChihuahua never ever thought I'd want another dog and might not but more and more want a long hair Chihuahua.

i love my lil girl Persia

I love them!

If it wasn't for my chihuahua my motorcycle would have gotten stolen at 4 in the morning. Chihuahuas are the best alarm systems in the planet

My chihuahua is corky. He's the cutest little devil ever. Xo

My family's very first pet dog was a blonde chihuahua-terrier mix.

I love my long hair chihuahua named Harley. He's a good boy!

Son unas magníficas bestias

50 percent hate 50 percent tremble

I live in Houston,TX. We never have a "real" winter so when we do we just let them keep us warm by letting them sleep under the covers.....like always.

I love Chihuahuas

Luv chihuahuas

I ❤❤❤❤❤ my long haired chihuahua. Maybe it's just me but their personality is completely different compared to the smooth/short coat chihuahua

My chihuahuas don't bark. I would be dead until they notice 😂

I.love fogs so much

I wonder if Niki the Chihuahua also has good hearing like those Chihuahuas. 🥺

I have five, and two of 'em aren't completely defenseless. They do have a lot of agression, wish they at least warn you though.

An absolute killing machine EVERY HUMAN IS TERRIFIED

Every time I wake up to go to the bathroom my chihuahua barks after every noise

Chihuahuas Are perfect alarm systems and doorbells because let me tell you THAY will bark like mad I should know we had Chihuahuas when I was Young and my family always knew when someone was coming because of All the very lond barking

i love my lil chihuahua:)

Chihuahuas are badass

lil' beast

Cute

Once a chihuahua bit me after i gave it pizza

2:31 THAT FLIP THOUGH

Chihuahua in shows: cute Chihuahua in real life: haha i go bite

Mines not barky & yappy, but she does let me know if something is up

Some chihuahuas are good guard dogs because they can activate killer mode

Chihuahuas are the best.Yay.

Our chihuahua never stops barking

When my chi goes crazy I always say I’d rather my dog bark at nothing, than not bark at something! 🤷🏻‍♀️

the best

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