Taco Bell Dog, Gidget, and Paris Hilton’s gorgeous Tinkerbell have taken the limelight away from ever-popular dog breeds like the Labrador and Spaniel, and put it brilliantly on the Chihuahua. Often known as the Chi, the Chihuahua was named in the late 19th century for the place where it was founded: Chihuahua, Mexico. While there are many theories and speculations as to when and how the chihuahua made its most notable appearance, one thing is for sure: the chihuahua is quite the character, he is a large dog trapped in the body of a small dog and is taking the lead as the of the man. little best friend.

Many believe that the tiny dogs came from Mexico and were the earliest and oldest known dogs in the Americas, possibly introduced from Asia to Spanish settlers before the conquest of Mexico. There are also theories that Chi comes from a North African canine called the fennec fox, which is considered to be the smallest canine in the world with large ears and round eyes. Another theory is that Chi comes from Maltese European ancestry. Apparently, a small dog came from this island country and had an unusual feature called a molera, which is a soft spot on the top of the skull that Chis also has. But at some point, these tiny dogs disappeared from Spanish history and were further developed as a breed in the 1890s in America, where they began to be exhibited in dog shows.

The most widely accepted theory of the descent of Chi is ancient Mexico. The Toltec tribe, which originated in northern Mexico, was known to breed and worship very small dogs called Techichi. There is an old story of an ancient Aztec king who, on his deathbed, gave a sign of relief that his beloved Techichi would be killed upon his death in order to transfer the sins of the owners to the dog and then so that the dog will guide you through the path. spiritual world. In fact, archaeologists have found the Techichi alongside human remains in tombs throughout Mexico. This could indicate that the origin of the Chihuahua goes back many centuries, but the true story behind the mini but powerful Chi is unknown and may remain so.

The Chi is the smallest dog in the world and averages 5 inches at the shoulder and usually weighs around 6 pounds. There are two types of breed: the smooth short-coated and the long-coated chi, both of which can come in a wide variety of styles and colors. Regardless of size, the Chi is famous for being athletic, agile, playful, and fearless. They are also known to be fiercely loyal yet affectionate little friends, full of energy and vitality to keep any owner on their toes. They are often unaware of their size and rush to defend family and home. Their strong bonds, loyalty and possessiveness with their owners make it seem that their main purpose in life is the undivided attention and affection of “their humans”. While this can be heartwarming, it is not to be taken half-heartedly and training must occur at a young age or it could be trained by your Chi. They are often described as “mini powerhouses”, “tiny divas”, or “Napoleon” for a reason. But overall, with proper training and socialization, Chi makes a wonderful pet, no matter her background and history.