Chihuahua

Čivava

Chihuahua – front view
Photo: Carlos.ferreira.rejas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Chihuahua – side view
Photo: Nuclearblitz12, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Chihuahua – front view
Photo: Dudechihuahua, CC0, source
Chihuahua – side view
Photo: KNOW MALTA by Peter Grima, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Chihuahua – head
Photo: Alfredo Villa fotografo, CC BY-SA 2.5, source

Key facts

FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originMexico
CategoryVery small (toy)
Height at withers15–23 cm
Weight1.5–3 kg
Life span12–18 years

Recognition features

Purpose

The smallest dog breed in the world; from Mexico, likely descended from Toltec and Aztec dogs.

History

The breed is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where American tourists found it in the late 19th century. The AKC recognised it in 1904.

Coat

Smooth or long coat, all colours.

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