Chihuahua

Small dogs seem related to the history of Mexico, since we found on Maya temples, carvings of dogs attending religious ceremonies. The Chihuahua is the direct descendant of the Toltec Techichi (10th century). It owes its name to its region of origin.

Before arriving in Europe after the Second World War, it passed by the United States, where he was registered as an official race in 1904.

It was not until the 1960s to see the first subjects in France.

Note that the Chihuahua is one of the smallest dogs in the world. Although there has long been the long-haired Chihuahua is it acknowledged that since 1952.

The physical characteristics

It's a dog compact body, short and firm, with a body almost square and very muscular. He has a rounded head, which is a typical feature of the chihuahua breed. He rounded the front at the muzzle.

The muzzle is short, it is wider at its base with a pointed tip. The ears are large and separated from each other; wide at their base, they are reduced gradually until end slightly rounded at the tip.

The eyes are large and round, very expressive and very dark. The tail is long and extends into the base and reduced to the point. The legs are very small and oval, with fingers separated. As for peeling, it can be short and smooth, long and straight or wavy, with bristling neck hair and a bushy tail. Regarding the rest all chihuahuas are identical. It may appear in the same litter, 2 pups to completely different coats.