Humpty's Chihuahua Science Discoveries
My journey though miniature canine science started when I inadvertently found that a Chihuahua strapped to the centre of my steering wheel makes an inexpensive (albeit sacrificial) air-bag substitute.

Since that day I have embarked upon the a journey of scientific discovery. Here are some of the tests and associated discoveries.

Bouyancy
The "Dead Sea" is really dense and things float more easily in it.
It came to my attention that water becomes less dense as it warm up... It must do because hotter water takes up more space... right?
So, as I'd got a job-lot of chihuahuas to experiment with, I decided to test my new theory.
Chihuahuas will have more trouble swimming in warmer water than in cold... Turns out I was right: In boiling water they barely manage to swim for 2 seconds. In freezing water they stay afloat for about 15... But it tended to shiver...

Particulate energy transfer
I remembered that I was taught that bombarding things with particles was sure to warm them up.
After taking my chihuahua for a swim in a nearly frozen lake, it needed warming. In an effort to use nature's tools I selected many tiny pebbles to throw at it, but it continued to shiver.
I've now found that only *really* big rocks stop them from shivering. Must be something or other to do with the kinetic energy being larger.

Chihuahua hall of fame
Eager to start my collection, I invested in some equipment and set to work. I wanted to preserve paw-prints, and following a few minor misunderstandings regarding the technique and materials, my Chihuahua now has all 4 paws firmly encased in concrete.
I have tried smashing the concrete with a hammer, but it isn't working.
Question.... If I cut the Dog's feet off, will they grow back? It'd only shorten the dog by about 45mm, and I think that he'd be able to explore under some of the lower furniture in my house a result.

"Hairless Chihuahua"
2 days ago I acidentally set one of my chihuahuas on fire, and found that - without fur - he gets more attention when we go outside.
As I'm an intrinsicly shallow person and only bought this mutt to get attention from others, This hairless effect is one I decided I'd endeavour to keep.
In the knowledge that you use a blowtorch to get hair off dead pigs I found help and have now perfected the technique, but is it really ok to keep a small dog hairless?

"Chihuahua disposal"
Being such a dedicated experimenter, I had amassed a good collection of ex-chihuahuas. after the "chicken thing" that Stusut and I embarked upon once I was weary of disposing of them in the wheely bin... So I had to find an alternative method.
I have found that a 1 meter length of 4" oil-pipe with corresponding threaded cap is the perfect size for a Chihuahua (so long as you duct-tape his legs into an aerodynamic position) After that only a small amount of gunpowder will launch the projectile far enough away from your property to avoid suspicion.
( Humpty Dumpty was Pushed Is unaware of having any limits., Mon 10 Nov 2008, 8:34, 7 replies)

Fantastic!
Glad to see you're back.
( Cawl, Mon 10 Nov 2008, 9:26, closed)

Very good.
Some important scientific findings there. I'm pleased your efforts are advancing our knowledge of miniature canine science and I hope you are able to continue in a similar vein.

Incidentally, my neighbour has a small and yappy dog, which, although not a Chihuahua, could potentially be of interest to your studies. Let me know whether you restrict your exploration to the one breed, or whether this is small canine science in a very general sense.
( Moey, Mon 10 Nov 2008, 10:31, closed)

Excellent work
I myself have been experimenting with hamsters and cats. The results are - hamsters 0 - Cats 2.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Mon 10 Nov 2008, 10:42, closed)

I thought...
The hamsters got one back with a penalty in the 86th minute...

/coat
( snee held his breath since, Mon 10 Nov 2008, 13:18, closed)

Did look as though they were pulling it back at the last minute
but sadly it all became too much and as it went into extra time so the end was nigh.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Mon 10 Nov 2008, 19:57, closed)

Proper 'LOL' moment!
:)
( mikenco, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 13:35, closed)

Wonderful tips
Just need to find a chihuahua now...
( chart cat has an itch, Wed 12 Nov 2008, 8:44, closed)