Chihuahua Breed Profile

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