DogToyToy & Companion

Chihuahua

The tiniest dog breed with an enormous personality. Charming, graceful, and fiercely loyal to their person.

toySize

14-16 yearsLife Span

Under 6 lbsWeight

MexicoOrigin

About

The tiniest dog breed with an enormous personality. Charming, graceful, and fiercely loyal to their person.

At a Glance

Breed Group

Toy

Size

toy

Weight

Under 6 lbs

Height

5-8 in

Origin

Mexico

Temperament

CharmingGracefulSassyAlertLoyal

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Featured Chihuahua Breeders

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Nara Chihuahua Breeders

Ansan, Gyeonggi

4.6(2)

Gaon Chihuahua Kennel

Daegu, Daegu

4.3(1)

Haru Breeders Gyeonggi

Suwon, Gyeonggi

2.8(3)

Evolution of the Chihuahua

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCEAncient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCEEarly Domestic

Toy & Companion Dogs

~500 BCEBreed Group

Techichi

~300 BCEEarly Domestic

Aztec Companion Dog

~1300 CEPredecessor

Chihuahua

1904Modern Breed