For the first time the description of the Chihuahua breed and its first representatives are found at the end of the 19th century in the largest Mexican state of Chihuahua. Residents of the state sold these little dogs to tourists who gladly bought cute, funny, calm and brave pets. The ancestors of these dogs were mentioned in 1500 BC, the Maya and the Aztecs considered them sacred and very revered.
What does the breed of Chihuahua look like? It is very miniature, with an elegant body, a compact pointed muzzle, with a weight of 1.5 to 3 kg, and a height at the withers of 15-23 cm. According to the standard, representatives of this tiny breed should have large standing ears, round, large, Dark eyes, a tail curved in a semicircle.
The breed of Chihuahua dogs can be either long-haired or smooth-haired. Long-haired dogs have an undercoat in the form of a collar, fringe on the ears, and a tail completely covered in wool. The wool is soft, shiny, slightly wavy. Coat color is very diverse, it can be both two-color and three-color.
A small dog, however, has a sharp mind, courage and intelligence, the owner for it is the center of the universe. A chihuahua dog is strongly attached to its owner, catches any changes in his mood, needs attention, love and affection. With family members - she is kind, playful and calm, but she treats strangers, strangers with disbelief, showing her dislike.
These companion dogs have a stable psyche, which is a rarity for small breeds, the only minus in character , is the poor perception of small children. Chihuahua need strict training, as by nature - a few stubborn and naughty.
There is a misconception that there is a mini breed of Chihuahua dogs.
Chihuahua Dog Care
Care for dogs of the Chihuahua breed is not complicated. It is recommended to bathe the pet no more often than once a month, frequent washing can provoke the appearance of dandruff, and will deprive the dog of the presence of protective oils in it. In an early, puppy-old age, the pet needs to be trained to shear claws, since in a small domestic dog, in a natural way, they are little worn out. Also, you should regularly brush your ears, teeth and rub your eyes. Do not overfeed your pet, excess weight is dangerous for him.