Fascinating facts about the history of Chihuahua

The history of Chihuahua is very fascinating and goes back hundreds of years. The Chihuahua got its name from the state of Chihuahua Mexico. Some believe it to be the oldest breed of dog in North and South America. It could even go back to pre-Columbian Mexico.

The Spanish conquerors probably brought this dog to Europe from the New World. The Spanish conquerors kept these dogs as symbols of the upper class. When Columbus was in the Americas, he wrote a letter to the King of Spain describing a small dog that would appear to be the Chihuahua.

Chihuahuas are believed to be descended from dogs known as Techichi, named after their Toltec owners. It is thought that the crossing of the Techichi and the miniature Chinese dogs gives us what we know today in the Chihuahua. The Toltecs used these dogs in religious ceremonies.

There is evidence that this breed has existed for thousands of years, and Aztec clay sculptures were found that resemble Chihuahuas. The Aztecs believed that this dog was a spirit guide for the dead, and therefore when the owner died, the dog was also killed to be a guide for the spirit.

In terms of actual Chihuahua history, there is still some debate as to whether the Spanish conquistadors brought this dog to the New World, or whether the dog was originally in the New World at the time of their arrival.

The first excavated remains of Chihuahuas found in the Americas show that they used to be much larger than today’s Chihuahua. The reason this scientist thinks is because today’s Chihuahua was raised with smaller Chinese dogs, most likely the Chinese Crested Dog.

The American Kennel Club first recognized the Chihuahua breed in 1904. There are two recognized types of Chihuahuas, the short-haired and the long-haired. The breed standard is for a weight of 6 pounds and a height not to exceed 9 inches.

It is the smallest breed of dog in the world, and the current world record holder for the smallest living dog is a Chihuahua named Boo Boo. Although its true origins may never be known, the history of Chihuahua is fascinating.