A charming Chihuahua named Chaquita is winning hearts online after showcasing her adorable new trick in a video that has taken social media by storm.
In a funny clip posted on TikTok in June, the playful white Chihuahua is lounging on the bed when her owner calls her for a walk. Without hesitation, Chaquita leaps off the bed and hops right into her owner’s handbag in one elegant move, ready to go.
The caption reads, “POV: you trained your chihuahua to hop in your purse. Ready to go!” followed by: “This was mom’s bag, now it’s mine.”
Pets, particularly dogs, are smarter than many assume. According to a 2021 WebMD article, dogs have intelligence comparable to that of a toddler, capable of learning numerous tricks and understanding between 100 to 200 words.
Surprisingly, dogs can even crunch some numbers! The American Kennel Club (AKC) states that dogs can grasp simple math concepts, like addition and subtraction.
“While counting might seem unnecessary for dogs, it serves a practical purpose,” the AKC explains. “For instance, a mother dog must know if all her pups are accounted for when they’re out and about.”
The video has gone viral, racking up over 30.4 million views and more than 5.4 million likes on TikTok alone.
User Ju commented: “Can we normalize calm and happy Chihuahuas, please? This is so cute!”
Another user, Trxsh_ g1rl_, said, “The best part about seeing a calm chihuahua is knowing that their owner treats them right.”
Vanna shared, “I have a chihuahua mix named Rat, and if he didn’t chase men and old ladies, I’d take him everywhere.”
w_w.nka reminisced, “My childhood chihuahua, Juliet, did that with any bag she saw; we didn’t even train her!”