Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a huge personality and a distinctive 'apple' head. Named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, they are one of the oldest breeds of the Americas and are known for being fiercely loyal to their favorite person.

Size
Toy
Weight
1.5–3 kg
Height
15–23 cm
Lifespan
12–20 years

Characteristics

Energy Level
Grooming
Shedding
Trainability
Barking

Compatibility

✗
Kids
✗
Other Dogs
✗
Strangers
✓
Apartments
✓
First-time Owners

Common Health Issues

  • • Patellar Luxation
  • • Hypoglycemia
  • • Heart Murmurs
  • • Collapsed Trachea