Small Dogs Storm the UK

What's the latest trend to traverse the Atlantic? No, it's not a boy band. It's not designer jeans either...It's a 5 pound furry fashionista; the Chihuahua. Believe it or not, Brits are barmy for these petite canines. With the advent of so many celebrity Chihuahua sightings such as Paris Hilton with companion, Tinkerbell, and Madonna with Chiquita, small dog sales have skyrocketed in the UK.

Reports indicate the cost of buying a Chihuahua in Britain has tripled over the past 12 months. Even major department stores are getting on the bandwagon; one of these couture Mexican canines can be purchased at Harrods for a mere 3,000 GBP (roughly $5,715.00) There are no qualms about this recent craze, a billboard in Hammersmith pictures a lone Chihuahua and simply states, "Today's must have accessory."

Photo courtesy of The Telegraph