| Chihuahua
The Chihuahua comes in two varieties: long and smooth coat. |
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Breed Description | |
| Height: The Chihuahua is 6-9 inches tall. | ||
| Weight: The Chihuahua's weight should not exceed 6 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The Chihuahua's colors range from snow white to jet black | ||
| General Appearance: The Chihuahua is a graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament. | ||
| Temperament: The Chihuahua is alert, with terrier-like qualities. This breed is clannish, recognizing and preferring his own kind. As a rule, he does not like dogs of other breeds. | ||
| Care: The Short haired Chihuahua should be brushed gently or wiped with a damp cloth. The long haired Chihuahua should be brushed daily with a soft bristle brush. Bathe only when necessary. Check ears regularly and keep nails trimmed. | ||
| Training: The Chihuahua should be socialized early. Especially with other pets, it only likes it's own kind. | ||
| Activity: The Chihuahua requires minimal exercise. | ||
| Life Span: The Chihuahua lives into it's teen years. | ||
| Litter Size: The Chihuahua averages about 1-4 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The Chihuahua is believed to have originated in Mexico. | ||
| Brief History: The history of the Chihuahua is lost in antiquity. It is known that both the Toltecs and the Aztecs kept dogs, some which were used for food, some for religious purposes, and some for companionship. Whether these dogs were Chihuahuas or not is uncertain. The breed came to the attention of the modern world in the mid-19th century when American visitors to Mexico brought the tiny dogs home. Chihuahuas first appeared in American dog shows in 1890. Today the Chihuahua is a popular companion dog. | ||
| Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC |
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