Dapper Chihuahua in Amsterdam | Rocky Smokin’ Balboa
© Michel Rohner Arf & Wag
Part of Paws Around the World — our global pet photography series celebrating dogs and the humans who love them.
Meet Rocky Smokin’ Balboa, an 8-year-old chihuahua with serious swagger, rocking a red bowtie in the heart of Amsterdam. I spotted him crossing Reestraat and Prinsengracht with his mom (fresh off an overnight shift), and couldn’t resist asking for an impromptu mini photoshoot. The lighting, the canal views, and Rocky’s charisma? Perfection.
Paws Around the World is a heart-driven photography project by Arf & Wag, capturing the special bond between dogs and their humans in cities across the globe. While each short video celebrates the joy, quirks, and spirit of beloved pets, the deeper mission goes beyond the lens. Every session supports Cusco Canine Rescue, our nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping street dogs in Peru.
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