There is much debate about the origin of the Chihuahua – and I honestly know nothing difinitive regarding the matter.  What I do know is that Chihuahuas are extremely amendable to life on a ranch!  I’m quite sure they think they’ve fallen down a rabbit hole into a magical world of puppy dreams full of small vermin to chase, stinky things to roll around in and even the occasional hoof trimming delicacy.
Suffice it to say they get around out here just as well as the “big” dogs with few special …

You may remember a few days ago when I introduced you to my lovable, goof of a black lab Miller.  Did I tell you that the boss’ son calls him “Scuba Steve?”  Ah, well that’s another story  

While the bunny and the swelling are gone, Miller did not escape usncathed.

The cowboy’s been putting a healthy glop of Corona cream on there to speed the healing process along … mostly because I think he’s embarrassed to take poor Miller on any truck trips where people might see him.

And no, we …

I would like to introduce you to Milo. Milo is one of two Chihuahuas that I have had since college. He is my constant, fearless companion. He will follow me anywhere I let him … and that includes when I’m horseback.
Having a pair of four-pound Chihuahuas on a working cattle ranch is a source of constant entertainment, worry (for me), aggravation (for the cowboy) and ridicule (for me again). However, I have to give credit where credit is due and that means acknowledging that against his most basic natural inclination …