According to the American Kennel Club, the Chihuahua dog breed originated in Mexico. Although, some experts argue that they were brought to Mexico from the island of Malta by the Spanish conquistadors ...
Generally small and sassy with an oversize personality (and little understanding of just how tiny he is), the Chihuahua earns the top spot on this list. He's usually not too fond of strangers of any species invading his territory and will be noisily vigilant about letting everybody know it — making him a small but surprisingly effective watchdog.
Dr. Marty Becker chooses the dog breeds he's observed living the longest lives, including the Chihuahua, Shih Tzu and Pomeranian. See his list in our gallery.
The Russian Toy is a small dog breed that's often mistaken for a Chihuahua. Learn all about Russian Toy breeders, adoption, health, grooming, training and more.
We all know that cats and dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but when you place a 6-inch-tall Chihuahua next to a nearly 3-foot-tall Irish Wolfhound, it becomes quite apparent just how dramatic those breed variations really are. From the world’s oldest dog breed to the least hairy cat breed, we rounded up nine of the most extreme feline and canine breeds.
The Chihuahua, a Toy dog breed that usually has a big personality, is typically devoted to his family and can be very intelligent. Learn more about him here.
5 Reasons a Chihuahua Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
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