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Although Chihuahua Dontae is still small, he has already become famous on TikTok. The viral video shows how he is winning the hearts of users.
Dontae Depeche aka Don Don is a small Chihuahua who has already made it to millions in his young years. TikTok-users. Almost 20,000 people love to watch the tiny four-legged friend sleeping, eating or cuddling. This is exactly what he can be seen doing in the most popular clip on his channel @dontae_depeche. More than 7.7 million people have watched Don Don slowly fall asleep while his owner speaks gently to him. A satisfied smack, a few long yawns and a few loving licks later, Dontae has arrived in the land of dreams. “Our little guy loves a nap,” his two owners write about the viral video. A senior Chihuahua who wants to go to bed before 6 p.m. is also causing excitement on TikTok.
Small dogs “with a lot of heart”: the nature of the Chihuahua
Chihuahuas are considered loving and loyal companions. © Maria Diachenko/IMAGO
The Chihuahua Club Germany e. V. describes the small dog with the big ears as “very selective in its affection”. However, once it has decided on a person, it is very affectionate. According to the club, the Chihuahua also requires a lot of attention. The owner should therefore be willing to respond to the needs, moods and peculiarities of his dog if you are interested in this tiny breed of dog. However, the dwarfs among the dogs are also “very sweet” and loyal, and sometimes possessive within their capabilities. “It is surprising, however, how much impetuosity lives in a Chihuahua,” the club quotes “The Complete Chihuahua” from 1980.
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According to the club, opinions differ on the ability to learn, as every animal is unique and owners must recognize for themselves how willing their pet is to learn. The first chairwoman of the Chihuahua Clubs Germany e. V.Heidi Gehring, describes the tiny dog as “bright and self-confident.” Contrary to all prejudices, he is “no more sensitive than other dogs.” Another advantage of the “small dogs ‘with a lot of heart'” is that they can fit in any apartment. You can see here the special way in which a Chihuahua imitates its owner when singing.
“Mine does the same: lying and smacking”
In the comments section, the TikTok-Users with their cute opinions about the tired Chihuahua, here is a selection:
- “This smacking sound. 🥰 Mine does the same thing: lying down and smacking 🥰”
- “Way too cute, OMG 😍🥰”
- “The cutest Chihuahua I have ever seen in my life 😭”
- “All dogs deserve to feel this safe. 🥺”
- “I want to be a sleepy Chihuahua under a blanket…😅”
