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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 .
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]
Gidget (February 7, 1994 – July 21, 2009), nicknamed the "Taco Bell Chihuahua", was an advertising figure and mascot for Taco Bell from September 1997 to July 2000. The character she played was developed by TBWA .
The Guinness World Record holder of the title of the world’s smallest dog, a Chihuahua by the name of Pearl, weighs in at just 1.22lb and 3.59in tall. 2. Mexican origins
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.
A charming, spirited, and clever miniature dog with a hard-to-pronounce name (Svet-NE-ya Bo-LON-ka), the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is one of those rare dog breeds you probably haven’t heard of ...
Chihuahua (dog breed) T. Techichi; X. Xoloitzcuintle This page was last edited on 7 September 2016, at 16:43 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...
Spike is a 23-year-old Chihuahua mix from Ohio and the current holder of the oldest dog in the world title from Guinness World Records.