History
The Chihuahua is named for the Mexican state of ‘Chihuahua’ that borders Texas, Arizona and New Mexico in the USA. Though it has long been theorized that the Chihuahua’s ancestors were from Chihuahua (the Mexican state), this has been confirmed by DNA analysis.
Care and Health
The Chihuahua requires a moderate amount of grooming, with long coats needing more attention given to brushing than short coats. Due to the small size of a Chihuahua, a clean sink is often better than a bathtub. The smaller space allows an owner to better handle the dog and for Chihuahuas that are nervous of the water, it allows for a less intimidating experience. Compared to other dog breeds, the Chihuahua is a relatively healthy breed with few serious health problems.
Fun Fact
The first Chihuahua to be officially registered in the United States was a dog called Midget that entered the AKC stud book in 1904 along with 3 others.
Good For
Family pet
Attributes
Energetic, stubborn, bright and needy
Traits
Size small, medium Fur,
sheds medium,
high energy.
