For whatever reason, some of the universe’s tiniest furry soldiers have the biggest bones to pick with just about everyone and everything. There must be some kind of confidence fairy doling out a little extra dash to any pet under 5 pounds to help them survive or something. The rule is: The smaller the pup, the greater the fury, so if you have a petite prince or princess, sleep with one eye open!
Franklin, the Chihuahua, is the leader of this group, and he cannot possibly believe his loving, devoted human could leave him to suffer at the top of his doggy steps. Sure, he could turn around and take himself down, but that would be too easy, and Mom wouldn’t learn her lesson!
Closeup of Chihuahua with his head on a stuffed animal.Image via Unsplash
(Image via Unsplash)
Just wait until you see “bad boy” Franklin, because he is such a mood! He’s not happy one bit that Mom is filming him instead of helping—take a look at all the drama!
As a dog mom to a rescue also named Franklin, I’m wondering if it’s something in the name that makes them so sassy, because my Franklin also screams at me when he’s frustrated!
As Taylor Swift says, the small Chihuahua has a list of names, and Mom’s is in red underlined; she’d better watch out! Even after the pup, filled with unrelenting chaos, figures out how to get down by himself, he’s still showing the attitude.
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Franklin Screamed His Way to Internet Fame
Clearly, this boy was made for Hollywood with the level of theatrics involved in just about every conversation. He has a lot of big feelings and far more opinions. When Mom steps out of line, he gives it to her straight.
In one of his most viral videos, the funny pup “casts a spell” on Mom for reasons only he can understand. He’s so passionate about what he’s shouting, he nearly tips over!
It doesn’t matter if Franklin wants help to go down his doggy stairs or if he’s decided things need to change in *his* house. He’s going to get the last word, so Mom had better sleep with one eye open just in case!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.