Tiny Chihuahua Finds His Howl for the First Time, and It's the Cutest Thing You'll Hear Today
Everyone needs to find their voice, no matter how small they may be.
A perfect example is this heartwarming dog video of an adorable Chihuahua howling for the first time and just not stopping.
The tiny dog named Lentil has found his voice, and he wants it to be known!
@lentilparis He heard a siren for the first time
original sound - Lentil Paris
Perhaps Lentil was inspired by the sound of a siren, but when he realized he could make a sound, too, he seemed to be utterly delighted and became very enthusiastic about repeating his howl.
As you can imagine, the comments for Lentil, the Chihuahua, discovering his cute howl for the first time were quite enthusiastic.
One viewer wrote, "Now that he found his voice, good luck, sister."
Another wrote, "I've never wanted a Chihuahua before in my life. What is happening to me?"
"The ancient call of his ancestors," joked another viewer.
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Why Some Dogs Howl Instead of Bark
So why are some pups more prone to howling than barking?
Howling, like barking, is another form of communication that's instinctually driven by their wolf ancestry.
As for why Lentil, the Chihuahua, is howling in this case, dogs often howl as a reaction to a high-frequency noise like a siren, which occurs in this video.
They are responding to the high-pitched sound by literally singing along with it.
Now that Lentil has found his howl, he may also start using it when he's bored or a little lonely.
And as we can see in this heartwarming video, howling is a great way to get immediate attention from a dog's pet parent.
But be aware that a sudden howl, when combined with atypical body language, could also be a sign that the dog is in distress and needs medical attention.
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM.