The Chihuahua Dog Breed

The Chihuahua is a tiny dog breed and falls under the toy dog breeds category. The name "Chihuahua" comes from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. These dogs are a favorite among children for their adorable appearance and friendly temperament. The Chihuahua has a long lifespan that averages around 12 to 20 years old if it is well cared for. They are popular in the United States, Japan, and Europe.

The History of the Chihuahua Breed

The breed's history can vary based on breeders and even geographical area. The earliest account of the Chihuahua is not known, though it is believed that South Pacific Islanders first adopted it in the 6th or 7th century. The dogs were admired for their strong hunting abilities and were most likely used for food. The first recorded history of the Chihuahua happened in the mid-17th century when it was brought to Spain. The dogs were brought to Mexico in the late 19th century, where they became famous dogs due to their small size and high intelligence.

Size of the Chihuahua

The smaller dog breed is tiny at only about 10 pounds in weight. The Chihuahua's size has been getting smaller over the years. The Chihuahua was created to become a watchdog, but it turned out that their agility and size caused them to be used as household pets instead of being used as a guard dog.

The personality of the Chihuahua

These dogs are amiable, docile, and loyal; they are usually good with children. Though the breed was created as a watchdog, it does not require much training to be used as a watchdog.

Seven different types of Chihuahuas

The Chihuahua is considered by many to be a toy dog breed and may have one of the most extended lifespans of any of the dogs in the toy category. They also come in many different coat types, shapes, and colors. The different types of Chihuahuas are:

• Smooth Coat - This is the most common type of Chihuahua, with a triple coat that is soft to the touch.
• Long Coat - This type of Chihuahua has a single coat that is soft and silky.
• Silky Coat - This coat is a variety of smooth skin, with some curly hair and some straight.
• Longhaired - This type of Chihuahua has a single coat that is soft and silky.
• Powder Puff - This variety has a single coat that is a mixture of long and short hairs. The fur is soft and silky to the touch.
• Spotted - This Chihuahua has a long coat of long and short hairs with spots on it.
• Longhaired - This type of Chihuahua has a single coat that is soft and silky to the touch.

Colors of the Chihuahua include black, white, fawn, chocolate, cream and gold.

In conclusion, the Chihuahua makes an excellent choice for a family pet and can easily live in an apartment. The dog loves cuddling, will play with children and is easy to care for. They will alert you to anything suspicious, so the Chihuahua makes an excellent watchdog.