Books & Resources
Our favorite reads on raising a happy, healthy Chihuahua
The Ultimate Chihuahua Guide
Twenty years of home-raising experience in one practical book — yours, free.
Written by the family behind HappyChiPups, this is the guide we wish every new Chihuahua family had on day one. Feeding, potty training, vaccinations, socialization, dental care, the first 48 hours, the first year — clear, gentle, and based on real experience.
Why Read?
Chihuahuas are simple to love and slightly tricky to raise well. A few hours with a good book in your first weeks together is one of the best investments you can make for the next 15+ years of life with your new puppy.
Other Recommended Reading
The Chihuahua Handbook
A comprehensive, science-grounded guide to Chihuahua care, history, health, and training. Our top recommendation for first-time Chihuahua families.
The Art of Raising a Puppy
A classic on early-weeks puppy raising. Especially helpful on socialization windows and gentle structure during the first few months.
Don't Shoot the Dog
The single best introduction to positive-reinforcement training. Short, clear, and life-changing for how you teach any dog.
The Other End of the Leash
How dogs read us — and how the small things we do shape their behavior. Essential reading for tiny breeds, where every signal is amplified.
Plenty in Life Is Free
A short, kind, modern alternative to "alpha" thinking. Especially relevant for Chihuahuas, who do not respond well to harsh handling.
Decoding Your Dog
Evidence-based guidance on common behavior challenges, from leash reactivity to separation distress. Written by board-certified vet behaviorists.
Online Resources
- Chihuahua Club of America — official AKC parent club, breed standard and education.
- Fear Free Pets — vet handling and home care that reduces stress for tiny dogs.
- American Veterinary Medical Association — vetted general dog-care information.