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The Chihuahua [a] (or Spanish: Chihuahueño) is a Mexican breed of toy dog. It is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua and is the smallest dog breed in the world. [ 5 ] It is usually kept as a companion animal .
The Chihuahua breed is a popular choice if you're looking for a toy-size breed. While they might be small in size, they are big in personality and aren't afraid to let you know just how they feel.
The Chihuahua breed is a popular choice if you're looking for a toy-size breed. While they might be small in size, they are big in personality and aren't afraid to let you know just how they feel.
Tiny Chihuahuas are often referred to as “teacup Chihuahuas”, and it’s true that the puppies probably would fit in a teacup. However, there is no distinct teacup, miniature, or pocket breed ...
Canine terminology in this article refers only to dog terminology, specialized terms describing the characteristics of various external parts of the domestic dog, as well as terms for structure, movement, and temperament.
A molera (also known as a fontanel) is a "soft spot" on the top of a Chihuahua's skull; it is the equivalent to the bregmatic or anterior fontanelle in human babies, but unlike most mammals Chihuahua's fontanelle persist into maturity. Historically it has been very common amongst Chihuahuas and was regarded as a mark of purity for this ...
In 2020, the sequencing of ancient dog genome indicates that in two Mexican breeds the Chihuahua and Xoloitzcuintli derive 4% and 3% of their ancestry from pre-colonial dogs, [10] almost entirely being descended from Eurasian dogs. Their phenotype is a consequence of canine ectodermal dysplasia caused by a mutation on the FOXI3 autosomal gene. [11]
The whole scenario was explained by @sarahmerg, who seemed just as frustrated as we were about the Chihuahua's situation. "Surrendered to a shelter at 10 years old because "his breath stinks ...