Chihuahuas Get a Solid 'YES' From Paula Abdul

She may not be able to put up with Simon Cowelland veterinarian bills that come with such a large
and his sharp-tongued criticisms on American Idol, butbreed of dog. Those who saw Legally Blond and
Paula Abdul can't get enough of her threedecided they wanted a Chihuahua were pleasantly
Chihuahuas- Thumbelina, Tulip and Tinkerbell. There'ssurprised. Chi's are generally sweet animals that do
no doubt that if there were an American Canine Idolnot have a tendency toward destructive behavior
contest for dog breeds, Chihuahuas would receive aand love to be with people. They may well be the
solid 'YES' from Paula when it comes to cuteness,easiest of all dog breeds to care for. One of the big
intelligence and hug-ability! When it comes toadvantages to owning a Chihuahua is that they love
celebrities, Paula is certainly not alone in her adorationto go everywhere and are easy to transport
of Chihuahuas. Marilyn Monroe grew up in Losbecause of their size. That suits the lifestyle of most
Angeles. As a child, she had a black and white dogcelebrities who always seem to be on the go. It's no
that followed her to school. She named the dogwonder that so many have chosen a Chihuahua as
Tippy and played with it during recess. A neighbortheir canine companion. Anne Heche loves her
shot the dog dead in 1932 claiming that Tippy hadChihuahua and has been known to spend big bucks
repeatedly damaged his garden. After that incident,on all kinds of goodies for her pet. It's been reported
Marilyn seemed to have cooled to the idea of petthat Anne likes to shop at high fashion doggie stores
ownership. She shared a spaniel while staying with thelike the pricey Fifi and Romeo which is based in Los
Goddard Family in 1940, but didn't actually adopt herAngeles (where else?). The Osbournes, the world's
own pet until after she signed with Columbia Picturesmost famous four-letter word family, also have a
about eight years later. While making movies atthing for Chihuahuas. Ozzie probably appreciates
Columbia, Marilyn adopted a Chihuahua she namedhaving a small dog breed that hasn't turned his home
'Choo Choo' in 1948. One story says that Marilyn sawinto one large litter box as some of their bigger dogs
a few grips and camera operators playing with ahave. Despite all the advantages of Chihuahua
Chihuahua while on a break and instantly fell in loveownership, these canines have not always enjoyed
with the Breed. Another version claims that thethe amount of popularity they do now. Nasty rumors
studio encouraged Marilyn to adopt a tiny puppy forabout the use of Chihuahuas in traditional Aztec
the sake of publicity. It is more likely that she chooseceremonies many centuries ago once left a bad taste
the pup for her own reasons. Marilyn became a bit ofin the mouths of small dog breed enthusiasts. Many
a trendsetter by adopting a Chihuahua during a timearcheologists and historians believed that Chihuahuas
when glamour dogs like toy and full-sized Poodleswere eaten as part of religious ceremonies! Some still
were considered more chic. Looking back, it was abelieve it. This incorrect interpretation of history was
terrific move that immediately separated her frombased on notes taken by conquistadors and
most other Starlets of the day. The more Marilynmissionary priests. They failed to understand the
and her Chihuahua were seen and photographedsymbolic nature of rituals depicted on stone carvings
together in public, the more interest people began toand were likely the victims of native propaganda
have in the Breed. Another sexy, bleached blond filmoffered up to make the Aztecs appear even fiercer
goddess soon followed Marilyn's example. Jaynethen they already were. Such stories were probably
Mansfield owned at least two Chihuahuas and wasthe result of the outgunned Aztecs attempting to
said to have been an animal lover. One of her dogsinstill fear in an enemy that possessed superior
died in the car accident that took her life in 1967. Theweaponry. We now know that the Aztecs believed
following year saw the release of The Wild, WildChihuahuas could be used as spirit guides to help the
World of Jayne Mansfield. Perhaps the campiestdead find their way through the underworld. As a
semi-documentary of all time, this film had fourresult, many were probably killed for the sole
directors and was obviously a vehicle designed topurpose of assisting nobles and royalty on their
make money off her death. Filled with nude scenesjourney through death. They were not eaten! These
and real life weirdoes, the best actor in the movieideas may have come from religious ceremonies
was said to have been Jayne's Chihuahua. Today,practiced over a thousand years ago by the Toltecs.
Paris Hilton seems to be the trendsetter when itAfter their conquest by the Aztecs, Toltec
comes to Chihuahua popularity. While it is doubtfulceremonies and rituals were adopted by their
that Paula Abdul was inspired to adopt herconquerors. However, there is sufficient evidence to
Chihuahuas by Paris, the two celebrities both haveprove that many of these rites had already been
females named Tinkerbell. Although we haven't seenchanged or abandoned by the time the conquistadors
Paula's pets on American Idol, Paris has made her tinyarrived. Montezuma II, the last emperor of the
toy dog a canine superstar by appearing withAztecs, had hundreds of Chihuahuas. Each dog had its
Tinkerbell on magazine covers and featuring her inown keeper and these animals were given royal
episodes of The Simple Life series on Fox TV. Parisprotection. The Emperor's love for the Breed is said
once told reporters that she was inspired to adopt ato have been handed down to him by several of his
Chihuahua after seeing Legally Blond, starring Reesepredecessors who may have outlawed the killing of
Witherspoon and the unstoppable Bruiser. Film inspiredChihuahuas and changed their part in religious
dog adoptions are nothing new. Films like Benji, 101ceremonies. By the time the Conquistadors arrived,
Dalmatians and Beethoven had moviegoers scramblingthese dogs were more pets and living good luck
to find look-a-likes for themselves or their children.charms of the Emperor and Aztec nobility then
This wasn't always a good thing for the dogs oranything else. Chihuahuas have always had an almost
breed in question. Most people who wanted a 'Benji'supernatural appeal to humans. Their ability to warm
for themselves chose Yorkies, Silkies and Terrierthe hearts of people is legendary. When you add to
mixes that just love to chew on anything they canthis the fact that Chihuahuas are the world's smallest
find. Contrary to what was portrayed in the film,dogs and longest lived, is it any wonder why
those who adopted a Dalmatian probably made thecelebrities like Rosie O'Donnell, George Lopez, Noah
unfortunate discovery that this breed can be veryWylie and others can't get enough of them? The
temperamental and downright mean with children. Asvotes are in. It's Chihuahuas that have caused
for Saint Bernard's, few people have the space forcelebrities to go to the dogs!
them. Those who do may not want the huge feeding