Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog and is named for the Chihuahua region in Mexico. The standard recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club) is only known as "Chihuahua", but they come in many varieties of morphology and colors with either long or smooth coats. Their weight may range from 2 to 10 lb (1 to 5 kg), although the AKC disqualifies dogs over 6 lb (3 kg), and they have distinctive large ears and tails that stand straight up.
Prized for their personality and loyalty, they are thought to be descendants of an ancient, similar, but slightly larger breed associated with royalty in Aztec civilizations known as the Techichi. They are the oldest canine breed in North America.
Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of colors. Because of their size and physical fragility, they are not well-suited as children's pets and require expert veterinary attention in areas such as birthing and dental care. They are also prone to some genetic anomalies, often neurological ones, such as seizure disorders and patella luxation. They are also known for their moleras. However, their loyalty, alertness, intelligence and size makes them easily adaptable to a variety of environments including the city and small apartments and make for usually long lifetimes of 15 years or more of loving companionship.
Famous Chihuahuas
Tinkerbell, Paris Hilton's pet
Bruiser, Elle Wood's pet in the Legally Blonde movies
the Taco bell mascot
Ren Höek, of Ren and Stimpy fame
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The Search for America's Fastest Chihuahua!
PETCO, the organizer, expects nearly 300 dogs to compete in the races. Dogs will run in heats of ten (hopefully toward the finish line) and advance to the next round until a winner is determined by the final race.
Regional 1st place winners will receive a trip to San Diego to compete for the title of "America's Fastest Chihuahua" ... Full Story
Soap Opera Star Searches for Lost Dog
"Days of Our Lives" star Alison Sweeney and her husband, David Sanov, have turned to the Internet to search for their lost dog, Paco.
The couple has enlisted the lost and found dog website, Fido Finder [http://www.fidofinder.com]/, to assist in searching for the lost Chihuahua. Paco, a fawn-colored, short-haired Chihuahua snuck ou... Full Story
Tiny Terror Kicks Tail!
He may be one of America's tiniest racers, but he sure is mighty fast. Tiger, a 2-year-old Chihuahua from Bakersfield, Calif., prevailed over six other regional champions Sunday to win the title of America's Fastest Chihuahua in the PETCO Unleashed national finals.
The second annual PETCO Unleashed national finals brought together... Full Story
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