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07/30/2026

Fact 5: The Chihuahua Originated from Chihuahua, Mexico

Although the exact origin of the Chihuahua is difficult to pinpoint, both legend and archaeological evidence indicate that the Chihuahua breed started in Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1850, a pot painted with Chihuahua-like dogs (most likely Techichis, a dog thought to be an ancestor of the Chihuahua) was unearthed from ruins at Casas Grandes in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The pot is thought to date from 1100-1300 AD.

07/29/2026

Fact 4: The Chihuahua Lifespan is One of the Longest

The Chihuahua breed has one of the longest lifespans! This is one of the best Chihuahua facts! In fact, the average Chihuahua lives to between 15 years and 20 years of age.

07/28/2026

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07/28/2026

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07/28/2026

Fact 3: The Chihuahua is One of the AKC’s Oldest Official Dog Breeds

The earliest records of the Chihuahua predate 1530 in the pyramids of Cholula, but most likely the breed is even older than that. In fact, people believe they have been around for over 500 years. Historical evidence indicates the dogs were sacred, and commonly kept as pets by upper-class people. It is thought that today’s Chihuahuas are smaller than those in ancient times.

07/27/2026

Fact 2: Chihuahuas are the World’s Smallest Breed of Dog

Weighing between 2 pounds and 6 pounds, with a full-grown height of 6-10 inches, the Chihuahua comes in first place for the world’s smallest dog breed; they are smaller than Pomeranians, Papillons, Toy Poodles, and Pugs. The breed’s small size makes them a popular choice for people living in small homes and apartments.

It’s good to note that even though they are considered the smallest breed, and have an average size range, genetics, diet, and exercise are a big deciding factor in the adult size, meaning that some chihuahua do get bigger than 6 lbs, and are still very loved and are excellent pets.

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

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07/26/2026

Fact 1: Chihuahuas Have TWO Kinds of Coats

Chihuahuas have two types of coats: short hair (called smooth coat) and long hair (called long coat). Smooth coat Chihuahuas have hair that is ½ – ¾ inches long. Whereas long coat Chihuahuas have softer, longer hair that is 1-1½ inches long. Both varieties have some dogs with undercoats and some without. AKC began to separate the two varieties for showing beginning in 1952. Like and share and give me a thumbs up if you enjoy this fact

07/26/2026

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