Chihuahuas originated in Mexico and named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where they were discovered in 1850. š²š½ They are believed to be descendants of an ancient breed, the Techichi. They were considered sacred by the Aztec and Toltec civilization.
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Chis are small, compact, intelligent, energetic, sensitive, alert, courageous, lively, very loving, extremely loyal and can be quite sassy.
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Did you know the smallest dog in the world is a Chihuahua? They weigh about 1 - 3 kg and with a height of 15 - 25Ā cm. š¾
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