What is a Chihuahua?

A Chihuahua is a domestic dog. The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of colors, and two coat lengths. There are two varieties of Chihuahua – the Smooth Coat (shorthaired) and the Long Coat (longhaired).

Both the Smooth and the Long Coats have their special attractions and are equally easy to keep clean and well groomed. Chihuahuas have large, round eyes and large, erect ears, set in a high, dramatically rounded skull. Chihuahuas love their dens and will often burrow themselves in pillows, clothes hampers, and blankets.