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Chihuahua (dog breed)

"Chihuahuas" redirects here. For the baseball team, see El Paso Chihuahuas.

Chihuahua
Other namesChihuahueño
OriginMexico
Traits
Height 8–23 cm (3–9 in)[2]: 276 
Weight 1–3 kg (2–7 lb)[1]
Coat short-haired (smooth) or long-haired
Color all colors admitted, except merle[3][4]
Life span 12 years or more[2]: 276 
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Chihuahua[a] (or Spanish: Chihuahueño) is a Mexican breed of toy dog. It is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua and is among the smallest of all dog breeds.[5] It is usually kept as a companion animal or for showing.

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  3. ^ "Official Standard of the Chihuahua" (PDF). akc.org. The American Kennel Club. October 1, 2008. p. 2. Retrieved June 19, 2024. Color: Any color - Solid, marked or splashed.
  4. ^ "CHIHUAHUEÑO" (PDF). fci.be. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale. October 4, 2019. p. 5. Retrieved June 19, 2024. Colour: All colours in all possible shades and combinations are admitted, except merle colour.
  5. ^ "The 25 Smallest Dog Breeds". American Kennel Club. Retrieved January 26, 2021.


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