Being perhaps one of the most famous dogs among the small breeds, the Chihuahua is easily recognizable for its peculiar features as well as for being selected as the favorite pet of the stars. Nevertheless, recognizing this dog does not mean we know all about it and this is the main reason why you can find through the following lines some important facts that will let you care for it and enjoy this dogs company much more.
The Chihuahua is famous for many reasons. One of them is related to the fact that this was one of the most ancient dogs in the world, having belonged to the Aztec civilization much earlier than we thought. This means that this breed is native from Mexico although nowadays is popular all over the world. The reason of their existence is not entirely known but historians maintain that they were bred for sacred reasons.
The appearance of the Chihuahua dog is quite unique. We are talking about one of the smallest dogs in the world. One of the elements that stand out the most is the size of the ears which is disproportioned in relation to the rest of the body. They are carried erect and feature a V-shaped form. The eyes can get to be really expressive and they are normally of dark colors. As for the body, is small and with muscles but the legs are extremely delicate and thin. Finally, the coat is short and shinny while the colors can be really varied and interesting (brown, brindle, sand, black, black and tan, chestnut, steel blue and parti-color).
As most small dogs, the Chihuahua has a temperament of its own. It is a brave animal that will have no fear standing up to strangers. They can also get to be really loyal and affectionate towards their masters, becoming in some cases possessive. They are really intelligent dogs and training them should not be difficult.
