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Chihuahuas, small dogs with big personality
This lens is devoted to all Chihuahua dogs and puppies, pure-breeds as well as chihuahua and jack russell mix breed, chihuahua and poodle mix, chihuahua and pug mixed breed, chihuahua and terrier mix, chihuahua and pomeranian mix and others.
Being naturally territorial and protective, Chihuahuas can be easily provoked to attack, and are therefore generally unsuitable for homes with small children. The AKC describes the breed as, "A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament."
The breed tends to be fiercely loyal to one particular owner and in some cases may become over protective of the person especially around other people or animals, but may be attached to more. They do not always get along with other breeds, and tend to have a "clannish" nature, often preferring the companionship of other Chihuahuas over other dogs. These traits generally make them unsuitable for households with children that are not patient and calm.
Chihuahuas crave attention, affection, exercise and being petted. They can be hyper, but eager to please. They have a reputation as a "yappy" dog, which can be resolved with proper training. Chihuahuas with proper breeding are not "yappy"; the AKC standard calls for "a terrier-like attitude." ( From Wikipedia)
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Chihuahua Mexico
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Chihuahua is a state in northern Mexico, about the size of United Kingdom. Chihuahua is also the largest state in Mexico by area, and therefore has the nickname "El Estado Grande" (The Big State). Capital of the state Chihuahua carries the same name.
The Chihuahua dog breed history is a puzzling one. There are many theories surrounding its true origin. The Chihuahuas were used in sacred rituals because they were considered holy to pre-Columbian Indians. They were also popular pets among the upper class. The breed is named after the Mexican State of Chihuahua, where the first specimens of the breed were discovered.
Famous Chihuahuas
- Tinkerbell Hilton, Paris Hilton's chihuahua
- Gidget, the Taco Bell dog who went around saying Yo Quiero Taco Bell
- Bruiser, the dog that Reese Witherspoon carried around in Legally Blonde
- Lou that Joel McHale carries from time to time to promote E! Television's The Soup
- Taquito, the cartoon character Ren from Ren and Stimpy is the University School of Medicine's in Puerto Rico mascot
- Tito from the animated movie Oliver and Company
- Pancho the Chihuahua from Martin Lawrence movie Big Momma's House 2
- Coco the pet of the Dog Whisperer's Cesar Millian
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Photo of newborn Chihuahuas - courtesy of Adan Morales Solis
Photo "Baby Chihuahua" courtesy of ~*JoJo*~
Photo "Running Chihuahua" courtesy of JohnLSmith
Photo "Bree" courtesy of JohnLSmith
Photo "B & W Chihuahua" courtesy of Celladoor
Photo "chihuahua wedding" courtesy of angiemckaig
Photo "Chihuahua and Doberman" courtesy of ~*JoJo*~
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LensbyLisa wrote...
I had chihuahuas as a kid growing up...they are truly wonderful dogs.
Posted March 13, 2011
skiesgreen wrote...
Gorgeous lens and great geography lesson as well. Had no idea about the origin of this dog. Well researched and great presentation. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Angel blessings for dogs on Squidoo,
Posted March 11, 2011
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