Description
A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.
Coloring
Any color-Solid, marked or splashed.
Temperament
Alert, with terrier-like qualities.
Origin
The Chihuahua is named for the Mexican State that borders the U.S. states of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. It is believed that the breed descended from the Techichi, a small canine that dates back to Mayan times.
Care Level
Easy
petkey™ Breed Statistics
| # Registered Pets |
54573 |
| Males |
27967 (51.25 %) |
| Females |
26606 (48.75 %) |
| Microchip Count |
44433 (81.42 %) |