where do chiguaguas come from?
-do they make good pets?
-how were they first made?
-from what dog did they come from?
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Chihuahuas are prized for their devotion, ferocity and personality. Their curious nature and small size make them easily adaptable to a variety of environments, including the city and small apartments. Chihuahuas are often stereotyped as high-strung, though it has been shown that correct training and socialization can result in an outstanding companion animal.
Chihuahuas are not well-suited as small children’s pets because of their size, temperament and tendency to bite when frightened. It is recommended that children be 12 years or older before adding a chihuahua to one’s home. Also, many Chihuahuas focus their devotion on one person, becoming overly jealous of that person’s human relationships. This can be mitigated through socialization. Chihuahuas also tend to have a “clannish” nature, often preferring the companionship of other Chihuahuas over other dogs.
The Chihuahua (help·info) is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, where it was discovered in 1850.[1] Some academics believe the Chihuahua to be descended from Chinese hairless dogs—who may have crossed over from Asia to Alaska on a land bridge before continental separation created the Bering Strait—and bred with the ancient Toltec and Aztec Techichi dog, creating the modern-day Chihuahua.[1][2] The American Kennel Club registered its first Chihuahua in 1905.[1]
FACTS FROM US:
We have our little TOOTSIE, 6 lbs. of pure love and fun. She gets along great with our other dog and only barks when someone is at the door. Only problem is when visitors first arrive she does LOOK like she’s going to bite your ankles but she never does. Ten minutes after you are settled on our couch, she is giving you a “facial” !!
