Toy Toy Group

Chihuahua

Also called Chihuahueño

Apartment friendly
Better with older children
Barks a lot

The Chihuahua is a small, energetic breed that is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and big personality. This breed is native to Mexico, where it was originally kept as a companion and lapdog.

Weight: 2–7 lb (1–3 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 6–9 in (15–23 cm)
Life span: 14–16 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: State of Chihuahua, Mexico

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Better with older children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks a lot
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Devoted Graceful Saucy Swift-moving Terrier-like

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)