Chihuahua (dog breed)

The Chihuahua (or Spanish: Chihuahueño) is a Mexican breed of toy dog. It is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua and is among the smallest of all dog breeds. It is usually kept as a companion animal or for showing.

"Chihuahuas" redirects here. For the baseball team, see El Paso Chihuahuas.

Chihuahua
Other namesChihuahueño
OriginMexico
Traits
Height 8–23 cm (3–9 in): 276 
Weight 1–3 kg (2–7 lb)
Coat short-haired (smooth) or long-haired
Colour any, always unicolored: 276 
Life span 12 years or more: 276 
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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