Breed Profile
Temperament:
Alert, with terrier-like qualities.
Description:
A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.
Care Level:
Easy
Origin:
The Chihuahua is named for the Mexican State that borders the U.S. states of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. It is believed that the breed descended from the Techichi, a small canine that dates back to Mayan times.
