Famous Chihuahuas
Today, Chihuahuas are one of the most popular dog breeds in the country. Families from all over are choosing Chihuahuas to be their pets. However, their popularity didn't happen overnight. It took some famous Chihuahuas to really make this breed boom with popularity.
Do you remember the first time you saw a Chihuahua on T.V.? Some people may have already seen them in a few movies. But, for many people, it was in the Taco Bell commercial. In a wise marketing strategy, Taco Bell launched a series of television commercials featuring a talking Chihuahua saying, “Yo quiero Taco Bell”, which means "I want Taco Bell" in English. The commercials, which started in 1997, were a hit throughout the entire country, bringing the Chihuahua to the television screens of millions of Americans. This Chihuahua, originally named "Dinky", but renamed to "Gidget", is truly a Famous Chihuahua. Unfortunately, Gidget died from cancer in 2005, but will remain in the hearts of millions.
While the Taco Bell commercials may have introduced the breed to millions of Americans to start the craze, Chihuahuas soon began popping up in new movies. One blockbuster movie released in 2001, "Legally Blonde", featured a now famous Chihuahua named "Bruiser". This movie became a huge hit, allowing viewers to get a more personal look at the Chihuahua. A sequel to this movie was released in 2003.
Bruiser and Gidget were the famous Chihuahuas that sparked the craze that made people everywhere in America want Chihuahuas. Shortly after, their popularity boomed and not only were everyday families getting Chihuahuas, but celebrities were too. One of the most known is Paris Hilton with her Chihuahua, "Tinkerbell", and whether you like her or not, chances are you've probably seen them together on T.V. or in a magazine. Tinkerbell is now considered a famous Chihuahua.
Some Chihuahuas get their fame from being owned by famous celebrities. Madonna has been the owner of three Chihuahuas, named "Evita", "Rosita", and "Chiquita". The famous singer and actress, Hillary Duff, also has a Chihuahua named "Chiquita". Other famous celebrities who own Chihuahuas are the all-to-famous Britney Spears with her companion, "Bit-Bit", Sharon Osbourne with "Mimi", and the list could goes on.
If you've ever watched the television show, "The Soup", you may notice a Chihuahua on there. "Lou" is a co-star in many episodes, even taking a star role short videos made for the show. He has became an all to familiar face for millions of Americans, and has even been seen doing interviews with the host of the show.
Chihuahuas, once a widely unknown dog breed, has come a long way over the years. Now they are in movies, on television shows, and in the magazines we read everyday. However, with this popularity comes a responsibility - the responsibility to commit and take care of any Chihuahua we want to own. It is up to us to protect them and keep them safe from any dangers. Unfortunately, it is all to common for people to change their minds about owning a Chihuahua.