INTERESTING AND FUN FACTS ABOUT CHIHUAHUA

Many people affectionately call these pint-sized canines as little bundle of joys and they couldn’t be more right. Chihuahuas are one of the most lively and spirited canines present today in the entire world. They make up for their lack of size and stature with their charming and animated personality that has attracted millions of people from all around the globe. Their tiny structure and cute looks can easily melt the heart of any dog lover and this, combined with their cheerful nature and courageous character, is definitely the reason behind the immense popularity of Chihuahuas all over the world.

Since this breed is so popular, I decided to share some fun and fascinating facts about these amazing canines with all the Chihuahua lovers out there and I am sure some of them will surely be surprised after reading these facts.

General Facts about Chihuahuas

• Name:

  These dogs are believed to be named after the state of Chihuahua that is in Mexico. The true ancestors of this breed were from this state only and that’s why, to honor their first ancestors, these canines were given this name.

• Worlds’ Smallest dog:

  Chihuahuas are exceptionally and at the same time adorably tiny canines. They are, in fact, considered to be the Worlds’ smallest canine breed and the record holder for the smallest pooch in this entire world is also a Chihuahua (Milly) which is only 3.8 inches tall.

Facts about Chihuahuas’ Body

• Size:

  The average height and weight of a standard Chihuahua are around 5-8 inches and 1.8-2.7 Kilograms, respectively. But, did you know, the earlier versions of this breed were much bigger in size compared to the ones we see today. It is believed that these somewhat large-sized Chihuahuas were crossed with the Chinese Crested dogs to make the whole breed much smaller than what it used to be.

• Head:

  Chihuahuas, just like a human baby, possess a small soft spot on their heads which is known as Molera. But as we know, the soft spot on a human baby’s head disappears after some months, but that’s not the case with all of the Chihuahuas and some canines can have their soft spots for the rest of their lives.

• Coat:

  Chihuahuas can be found in two different kinds of coat: smooth and long. The long-haired Chihuahuas are the result of a breeding between the Short-haired (smooth) Chihuahuas and the Papillons.

• The Shape of Head:

  Chihuahuas are again divided into two types, this time because of the shape of their heads. Apple-headed Chis have rounder heads and shorter snouts while the Dear-headed Chihuahuas possess a narrower head and a longer snout.

Historical Facts about Chihuahuas

• Origin:

  Chihuahuas are the descendants of an ancient breed called the Techichi. These dogs originated in Mexico as early as 9^th century CE and were kept as lapdogs by the Toltec Civilization.

• AKC Recognition:

  The American Kennel Club recognized this awesome breed in the year 1904. And, in 1923, the Chihuahua Club of America was founded.

• Christopher Columbus:

  It is highly speculated that Christopher Columbus might be the person who introduced the Chihuahuas to Europe. Columbus once wrote a letter to the King of Spain in which he referenced these tiny canines. So, it's fairly possible, he brought these pooches with him to Europe back from his traveling sites.

Temperamental Facts about Chihuahuas

• Feisty:

  Don’t let their small size and cute looks undermine the fact that these pooches can be immensely feisty and fierce in nature. If not given proper training, Chis can be very aggressive towards strangers and other canines. Hence, it is highly important to properly train and socialize a Chihuahua so that it can grow up to be a well-mannered and good-natured canine.

• Clever:

  Chihuahuas are very smart and clever dogs who can learn and understand a lot of different commands from their owners during the training sessions. Their brain, compared to their body, is the biggest in the canine world. All they need is an experienced owner who can properly and gently teach them the ways of life.

Some Amusing Facts about Chihuahuas

• The Notorious Chihuahuas of Maryvale, Arizona:

  In 2014, an untamed pack of Chihuahuas overran a small town called Maryvale in Arizona. These dogs harassed the people of the town, chased children from one place to another and defecated openly. They even started to team up with some bigger canines of the town and all of them cooperatively terrorized the local residents of Maryvale.

• Chihuahua in Movies:

  Over the years, Chihuahuas have starred in a lot of different movies. The most famous movie appearance of this breed was in a film called Legally Blonde that featured a very popular actress, Reese Witherspoon. Some other films that can also boast about these spunky canines being a cast member are Legally Blonde 2, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Chihuahua: The Movie et cetera.