| The world's smallest breed of dog is the | | | | chocolate. A Chihuahua can also be tricolored with |
| Chihuahua. It is a mystery of how this little but | | | | three or more markings present in their coat. The |
| forceful breed of dog originated. Many experts | | | | Chihuahua has a long and soft coat that has a |
| have suggested that the Chihuahua came to | | | | slight curl to the ends. The American Kennel Club |
| America with the Spanish armies of Hernando | | | | recognizes two different varieties of Chihuahuas. |
| Corte around the year 1519. Other experts | | | | These two varieties are the long-coat and the |
| believe that the Chihuahua has been around since | | | | smooth-coat Chihuahua. Many smooth-coat |
| the ninth century. These experts believe that the | | | | Chihuahuas have very thin hair. |
| Chihuahua was bred by the Toltecs of Mexico. | | | | A Chihuahua requires very little grooming. One |
| This type of dog received its name from the | | | | important thing to know before purchasing a |
| state of Chihuahua in Mexico. | | | | Chihuahua is that this type of dog is not good |
| The Chihuahua only reaches a height of six inches | | | | around children or with other pets. This type of |
| and weighs a maximum of two to six pounds. | | | | dog makes a great companion to an adult and is |
| The most valued Chihuahuas weigh just a little | | | | best kept indoors. The Chihuahua is considered to |
| over two pounds. A Chihuahua has many | | | | be a toy breed. The life expectancy of the |
| different colors in their coats. These colors include: | | | | Chihuahua is around fourteen years. |
| black, white, tan, spotted, blue, silver and | | | | |