Eugene the Chihuahua

Eugene

"Small but Mighty"

Four pounds of attitude wrapped in a fur coat with ears. Eugene wasn't just a dog, he was a legend.

Eugene the Chihuahua

The Legend of Eugene

Eugene was 12 years of sass and sweetness packed into a tiny, adorable package. He firmly believed he was a 100-pound guard dog trapped in a chihuahua's body, and no one could convince him otherwise.

Loving Fierce Sassy

Eugene's Greatest Hits

Eugene in a patterned cloth

Eugene rocking his 'casual Friday' look

Eugene snuggled in a blanket

Blanket burrito mode: activated

Eugene in a red sweater

Eugene judging your life choices

Eugene with family

Eugene tolerating human affection

Eugene by the door

Eugene's 'I'm not a model, but I could be' pose

Eugene cuddling

Eugene allowing the human to take a selfie

Eugene in the kitchen

Eugene supervising meal prep: 'You're doing it wrong'

Close-up of Eugene's face

The eyes that see into your soul (and judge accordingly)

Eugene in a festive red sweater

Holiday Eugene: Festive but still judging your decorations

Eugene in Action

Eugene's personality was too big to be captured in still images alone. Here he is, showing off his signature moves.

Eugene showing off his intimidation tactics

The Eugene Chronicles

2011

The Arrival

Eugene made his grand entrance into the family. At just a few ounces, he already had the attitude of a Doberman.

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2012

Road Trip Warrior

Eugene discovered his love for car rides, as long as he got the window seat. His travel pillow was non-negotiable.

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2014

The Great Escape

Eugene executed a perfect prison break by figuring out how to open the back gate. He was found sunbathing in the yard, completely unbothered.

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2016

Fashion Revolution

Eugene's sweater collection began to rival most human wardrobes. He refused to go outside without proper attire.

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2019

Security Chief

Eugene was unanimously elected Head of Neighborhood Security. His resume included barking at leaves, squirrels, and the occasional cloud.

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2022

Blanket Connoisseur

Eugene perfected the art of the blanket burrito, requiring at least three blankets at all times for optimal comfort.

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The Many Moods of Eugene

The Tiny Bodyguard

Eugene took home security very seriously. Squirrels, mail carriers, and leaves blowing in the wind all received the same high-decibel warning. His bark-to-body-size ratio was truly impressive.

The Fashion Icon

Eugene rocked his sweater collection with the confidence of a runway model. He knew the red ones made his eyes pop, and he wasn't afraid to work it. Doggy Vogue missed out on their best cover model.

The Blanket Ninja

Eugene could burrow under a blanket faster than you could say 'where's the dog?' His ability to create the perfect nest was unmatched. Sometimes all you could see was a tiny snout poking out for air.

Things Eugene Would Say

"I may be small, but my attitude is XL. Deal with it."
"That delivery guy? Yeah, I scared him off. You're welcome."
"I'm not shaking because I'm cold. I'm shaking because I'm so full of rage."
"Yes, I need all these sweaters. It's called fashion, look it up."

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