The Inexplainable Chihuahua

There probably isn't a little dog that is cuter than a CHIHUAHUA but then there also isn't a dog that can snap and snarl more easily. Basically it comes down to getting their way--and how true that is with some officials of this personality type.

Here are their traits when they get their way:

* Smiles a lot and seems very congenial.

* Snuggles up to everyone and pretends to be the sweetest hound on earth.

* Usually small in stature.

* Tends to be so cute and loveable that everyone thinks they can trust them.

* Makes for a good poster child or someone to elevate to US Open status without any real credentials or experience. (No names given here lest we have a grievance filed against us.)

But alas, the personality changes when difficulties arise and they don't get their way...

* Becomes very argumentative and difficult to work with in an officiating capacity.

* Can be very aggressive and opinionated and doesn't mind sharing those opinions with anyone who will listen.

* Suffers greatly from the "Napoleon Complex". Can arise because of shortness in stature but can also arise from shortness of personality and personal traits.

* Bites and snaps but usually is ridiculed by those watching the scenario. Basically, their greatness in their own eyes and in noone else's.

* Tends to be difficult to housebreak. I'll leave the rest to your imagination...

* Usually ridiculed by other officials when they turn their back because of the "littleness" of their behavior.

* Female chihuahas tend to be lesbians since the male animal finds it difficult to live with them. (No parallels or inferences intended so calm down on this one. Just what I hear from my vet friends...)