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Fast Facts
- Origin: Mexico
- Lifespan: 15 years and up
- Weight range: 2 to 12 pounds
- Coat varieties: Short Hair and Long hair
- Smallest registered breed in the American Kennel Club (AKC)American Kennel Club (AKC): [1]
- 1905: First registered with the AKCAmerican Kennel Club (AKC): [1]
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Temperament
Chihuahuas are alert and intelligent watchdogs that are fiercely loyal to their owners. They tend to prefer the company of their own breed. Because of their small size and clannish behavior, chihuahuas are suitable for apartment dwelling and individual or elderly pet owners.Pet Owner's Guide: [1] -
Pop Culture Chihuahua
In the United States, the American fast food chain Taco Bell, which features Mexican food, launched an advertising campaign in 1997 using the chihuahua as a mascot. The dog's catch phrase, "Yo quiero Taco Bell!" which means "I want Taco Bell," became a popular part of American pop culture. -
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bunnyphuphu added a comment June 27, 2009 06:29 PM| ReportThis is the first commercial that started the Chihuahua craze. They have since become an icon in American society.
jeffhoard added a comment June 29, 2009 05:15 PM| ReportI'm glad that phenomenon has passed
bunnyphuphu added a comment July 06, 2009 12:52 AM| Reportwe can only hope that another (better) one comes along Jeff.
bunnyphuphu added a comment July 22, 2009 02:49 PM| ReportThis video (Chihuahua Tricks by Moxie) shows that these small dogs are highly intelligent and are fun to train! -
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The Chihuahua Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks) - $12.99
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RT @parkerallisonn http://twitpic.com/otwqh - look what my brother brought home! Baby chihuahua!
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[ #Puppies ] #Chihuahua X Mini Foxie #puppies for sale, #Melbourne #Victoria, 1 females and 2 male Tri Coloured http://ow.ly/Ay1L
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@2burythecastle haha the chihuahua was the first one i got (: haha brooke was playing with it today;; it kinda inspired that tweet XD
@whrlinesoverlap | November 09, 2009 01:46 AM -
@ValerieCatrow Before you do, tell your hubby that every time I see that photo on NRN I think of a chihuahua with a camera around its neck.
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View All Chihuahua Questions (33) | Ask a QuestionCan Chihuahuas do basic math? (10 Answers)This is very fascinating. However, I believe your dog's glaring action is simply caused by her extraordinary sense of smell (all dogs have an enhanced olfactory system that is able ... read moreDoes our current society view the Chihuahua as a dog, or accessory? (26 Answers)Many dogs (or animals) are treated as an accessory, but it seems that the smallest ones get the brunt of it (since there size seems perfect to their "owners" to ... read moreWhat's the best dog costume that you've ever seen? (1 Answer)I saw some cool ones at amazon.com. some of these costumes had me LOL. they were cute. Some even matched the kids costumes. read moreHow strong are x-ray scanners at the Airport? Are they strong enough to hurt a Chihuahua? (2 Answers)They are lower strength than medical X-rays. "The radiation exposure from these devices is too low to affect cats, dogs, birds, or other animals that need to be security screened. ... read more
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