Chihuahua (dog breed)

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

Chihuahua
Other namesChihuahueño
OriginMexico
Traits
Height
8–23 cm (3–9 in)[2]: 276 
Weight
1–3 kg (2–7 lb)[1]
Coat short-haired (smooth) or long-haired
Color all colors admitted, except merle[3][4]
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Chihuahua[a] (or Spanish: Chihuahueño) is a Mexican breed of toy dog. It is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua and is the smallest dog breed in the world, as well as one of the longest life expectancy of up to 20 years+.[5] It is usually kept as a companion animal or for showing.

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  4. ^ "CHIHUAHUEÑO" (PDF). fci.be. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale. October 4, 2019. p. 5. Retrieved June 19, 2024. Colour: All colours in all possible shades and combinations are admitted, except merle colour.
  5. ^ "The 25 Smallest Dog Breeds". American Kennel Club. Retrieved January 26, 2021.


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