All that being said, let me be fair to this bloodthirsty pooch - he was not only dog who was running around loose and unsupervised today. And I’ll bet my Elvis CDs that if you asked any of these dogs’ owners why they didn’t have them secured, they’d tell you one of following:

1. My dog needs some freedom, we hate to chain him up in our backyard.

2. My dog is quite gentle and poses a threat to no one.

First, if a dog needs freedom, why is it being kept in a subdivision in first place? Next, regarding “dog who is quite gentle” baloney - folks, chocolate lab I encountered was third one that growled and got fairly close to me during today’s walk. So don‘t spit in water and tell me it‘s tea, because truth is that no one likes to say that there are ugly babies, but there are lots of ‘em, and no one wants to admit that their dogs are potential menaces, but streets are full of ‘em. And that‘s me saying it level.

Folks, from here on out, here’s how it goes with me. I just bought a nice little container of pepper spray, and I’ll carry it with me whenever I take a walk in future. If a dog leaves his yard and comes out into street with me, I certainly won’t spray him/her. But if a dog leaves his yard, comes out into street, gets real close to me and starts barking threateningly, well, he/she is going to receive a snout full of pepper spray. That’s a promise.

In closing, for any of you animal rights activists that I’ve offended out there, don‘t whine one tiny bit to me. I still believe that human rights come first, and that means right to walk out on a public street that my taxes pay for without being threatened by some crazed animal. And if y’all still want to protest what I’ve said here today, email me and I’ll be glad to give you a street address that y’all can go stand in front of and protest all you want...

Ed’s latest book, “Rough As A Cob,“ can be ordered by calling River City Publishing toll-free at: 877-408-7078. He’s also a popular after dinner speaker, and his column runs in a number of Southeastern publications. You can contact him via email at: ed3@ed-williams.com, or through his web site address at: www.ed-williams.com.

For first time ever this past year, Chihuahuas have made top ten list of most registered or licensed dogs in many areas of USA. There can be no doubt that part of their popularity comes from media exposure breed has received and fact that big-name celebrities are favoring breed. But it also has to do with fact that Chihuahuas are small, very easy to care for and live a long time.

Most Chihuahuas eat dry dog food and feed once every couple of hours or as their hunger moves them. A small, full bowl of dry food and dish of water easily gets them through an entire day. Chihuahuas are known for being healthy, hearty dogs that do well in virtually any situation. They can easily deal with temperatures of forty to ninety degrees Fahrenheit. When it gets a bit too chilly, doggie clothes solve problem. When it gets too hot, Chihuahuas are always happy to enjoy their owner’s air conditioning. Most have few health issues and live from fifteen to nineteen years of age, with an average lifespan of sixteen years.

Those wanting to breed Chihuahuas are often surprised to find that they can give birth up to twice a year, normally have from one to five puppies and take just sixty-five days to give birth. Few have problem births and survival rate of pups is very high compared to other toy breeds. Chihuahua puppies are ready to be adopted by eight weeks.

Because celebrities are constantly exposed to new situations and always on go, they can appreciate fact that most Chihuahuas tend to attach themselves emotionally to one person or family and rarely bolt if given opportunity. All Chihuahua owners appreciate intelligence of breed. They are very easy to train and adjust well to change. In areas where it’s legal, Chihuahuas walk obediently near their owners without a leash.

Chihuahuas come from same parent breed of dogs that Chinese Cresteds, Mexican Hairless Dogs and Xolos do. These are known to be most ancient of all dog breeds still existing today. Drawings of what appear to be Chihuahuas are found throughout world, some being thousands of years old. This makes us wonder when and where Breed actually originated? Most Chihuahuas are either shorthair or longhair, come in an amazing variety of colors and purebreds tend to weigh from under a pound to no more then six pounds fully grown.

As Chihuahuas are featured in more and more films, television shows and become beloved pets of an ever growing list of rich and famous, we should all remember that they are more then just hot breed of moment. Chihuahuas are great pets that are very loyal to their owners. If you are planning to adopt a Chihuahua, do so because breed is attractive to your needs, desires and lifestyle, not because Paris owns one. You can read more about Chihuahuas at http://tiny.azpuppies.com