Chihuahua Dog
INTRODUCTION
Chihuahua Dogs are Devoted, Lively, and Alert dogs. They are from the Toy group. They are small and cute. They are best suited to a one-dog household. Chihuahua Dogs are Purebred, Non-Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 125th).n
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Devoted, Lively, Alert, Aggressive, Quick, Courageous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Mexico
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Chihuahuas Have Long Lifespans
2- Chihuahuas are Smart & Easy to Train
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Chihuahua dog
Scientific name: Canis familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Fawn, Chocolate, Cream, Gold
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COAT TYPE
COAT TYPE
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 20 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 8.5 - 13in (22 - 33cm)
Length: 9.5 - 15in (24 - 38cm) -
TAIL
Chihuahua. Chihuahuas are a small dog breed with curly tails
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WEIGHT
1.8 - 2.7 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year.Chihuahuas experience a heat cycle every six months or every nine months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 3 puppies on average
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LOOK A LIKE
Russkiy Toy
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The Chihuahua is thought to have been derived from the Techichi, a small, mute dog kept by the Toltec people of Mexico as long ago as the 9th century ad
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ORIGIN
Mexico
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
He's sensitive and thrives on affection and companionship. Chihuahuas often bond to a single person
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AS A PET
Not Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
