Chihuahuas are one of the smallest dog breeds in the world!
The Chihuahua is a dog with a personality that is far bigger than his small size. Thare are super alert and amusing with a big-dog attitude. A national symbol of Mexico, they are one of the oldest breeds of the Americas, with a lineage going back to the ancient kingdoms of pre-Columbian times. They love a lap as much as they love ruling a household. Their small size makes they great for city living although they do not like cold weather but we see that as an opportunity to buy her some cute clothing.
Fun Facts about Chihuahuas
The Great Dane towers over his small Chihuahua friend in size but not in personality
Chihuahuas Stay Small
If you want a dog that stays puppy-size forever than a Chihuaha may be for you. These cuties should not get above 10 lbs and can often be found curled in a donut position on your lap or burrowed under the cover.
Chihuahuas Have Long Lifespans
The Chihuahua dog has a life expectancy of between 14-16 years making them one of longest living breeds.
Chihuahuas are Loyal and Loving
Chi’s love their people. They want to be with you all the time, everywhere. They are happiest curled in your lap or on your pillow next to you. Their small size makes them very portable.
Chihuahuas Have Fun, Playful Personalities
Chihuahuas have much bigger personalities than their size. They are quirky, funny and extremely aware of everything going on around them. Watch out or they will rule the roost!
Basic traits of the Chihuahua
Chihuahuas are Smart & Easy to Train
Chihuahuas are intelligent and quick learners and eager to please. They also tend to respond to positive reinforcement (aka food) so have plenty of treats on hand nad your Chi should be relatively easy to train.
Chihuahuas are Great Guard Dogs
Chihuahaus are extremely alert and intelligent while also tending to mistrust strangers. These attributes make them great guard dogs. They are small but mighty.
Chihuahuas are Affordable to Feed
Depending on their size the Chihuahua dog needs between 4-10 oz of food a day.
LEFT: Long Coat Chihuahua, RIGHT: Short Coat Chihuahua
Do Chihuahuas all look the same?
The AKC recognizes 2 types of Chihuahuas – Short Coat and Long Coat. To the undiscerning eye, all Chi’s may look the same when in fact there are 7 noticeably different subsets to the above 2 varieties.
