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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 one of the smallest dog breeds in the world. [ 5 ] It is usually kept as a companion animal .
The Chihuahua is officially the world’s smallest breed. The American Kennel Club breed standard states that they should not exceed 6lb. The Guinness World Record holder of the title of the world ...
[6] One of the most ancient dog breeds of the Americas, the Xoloitzcuintle (or 'Xolo' for short), accompanied the earliest migrants from Asia and had developed into the breed seen today in Mexico by at least 3,500 years ago. [7] In South America, the introduction of the dog took place sometime between 7,500 and 4,500 BP (5550–2550 BCE).
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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 Chihuahua is a breed commonly associated with Mexico.
Techichis were larger than modern Chihuahuas, but were bred into the smaller, lighter dog known today by the Aztecs. [3] [7] The first European to encounter the dog breed was the Spanish explorer Francisco Hernandez, who reported its existence in 1578. He wrote that the native people ate them as commonly as they ate rabbits.
Chihuahua may refer to: Chihuahua (state), a Mexican state Chihuahua (dog breed), a breed of dog named after the state; Queso Chihuahua, a type of cheese originating in the state; Chihuahua City, the capital city of the state; Chihuahua Municipality, the municipality surrounding the city; Chihuahuan Desert, the second largest desert in North ...