Chihuahua dogs are one of the oldestrepresentatives of the dog world. These charming creatures with big eyes, big ears and a miniature body, despite their ridiculous size, have a truly daring character and are afraid of almost nothing. This breed has gained worldwide popularity and Chihuahuas occupy a special place among decorative dogs. Chihuahua dogs have always been favorites of older breeders, but at present this breed is popular among many people of different age groups. The character traits of this breed make it a real find for some people and at the same time the most unsuitable option for others.
Historical facts about Chihuahua
There are still heated debates going on around the world aboutthe origin of this ancient breed, and its history is full of all sorts of legends, secrets and myths. Among the most basic versions about the homeland of the Chihuahua, three of the most common can be distinguished. According to one of them, the "roots" of the Chihuahua are in Europe, according to the second, they have an eastern trace and originate in China, but most scientists still claim that this breed owes its origin to North America. And this group of miniature dogs received its name in honor of one of the northwestern states of Mexico, which is called Chihuahua. In the 1800s, Chihuahuas were brought to Europe by travelers from trips to the southern parts of North America and immediately gained immense popularity due to their unprecedented "portability". It should also be noted that the peak of popularity of this breed of miniature dogs was the 1960s - the times of the Cold War and the Cuban Crisis. And in 1959, Fidel Castro presented the leader of the USSR Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev with two long-haired Chihuahuas as a sign of friendship between the peoples. These two little heroes, nicknamed Duke and Duchess, became the first representatives of this breed in Russia. In the fall of 1997, the world-famous chain of Mexican snack bars Taco Bell made the Chihuahua dog the center of its advertising campaign and used it as a talisman of happiness for a person. Having had a huge success, this advertisement led to an increase in the popularity of the chain itself, and at the same time to an increase in demand for Chihuahua puppies. Over the past ten years, the popularity of the oldest variety of miniature dogs has increased many times over, and the little hero of this advertising campaign received the nickname Taco Bell dog.
Chihuahua is the perfect companion and friend
Chihuahuas are considered the smallest dogs inworld, one of them was even included in the Guinness Book of Records due to its absolutely ridiculous weight - 490 grams. The norm for these universal favorites is considered to be a weight of 1-3 kg, and their height at the withers is usually 15-23 cm. There are two main varieties of this breed - long-haired and smooth-haired dogs. Long-haired Chihuahuas have long, straight or wavy, but not curly or thick hair. Smooth-haired miniature representatives of this breed - tight-fitting hair, soft and silky to the touch, with a characteristic shine in directed light. Each of these types of Chihuahua has a whole palette of different shades of hair, both monochromatic and combined with spots and marks on a white background. Despite its miniature size, the Chihuahua dog has a very strong constitution and is extremely lively and fearless. These little ones are used to expressing their love and affection for their owners, and this brings them special joy. Chihuahua is unusually proud and active, and without proper training can be very stubborn and unbearable. Some representatives of this breed may have some difficulties in training, but they can be easily overcome thanks to the exceptional intelligence and resourcefulness of these dogs. The Chihuahua dog breed does not tolerate cold very well, so it will be very grateful to you for putting a warm sweater on it in time before a walk. In principle, these decorative babies may well have enough physical activity inside the apartment. This is especially convenient for those people who do not have the constant opportunity to periodically walk the dog. Chihuahua will become an ideal companion for city dwellers, because you can take it with you almost everywhere. Dogs of this breed are usually alert, active and attentive, that is, they have the distinctive features of terriers. They love all household members, but, nevertheless, each of them singles out only one owner for itself and it is to him that it is especially devoted. This breed has extraordinary endurance and excellent health, and its average life expectancy is about 15 years.
