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THE CHIHUAHUA (DOG). The Chihuahua dog breed's charms include his small size, outsize personality, and variety in coat types and colors. He's all dog, fully capable of competing in dog sports such as agility and obedience, and is among the top 10 watchdogs recommended by experts. He loves nothing more than being with his people and requires a minimum of grooming and exercise. Country of origin : Mexico Traits Weight : Male 1.8–2.7 kg (4–6 lb) Female : 1.8–2.7 kg (4–6 lb) Height : Male 15–25 cm (6–10 in) Female : 15–25 cm (6–10 in) Coat : smooth coat or long coat Color : white, black, tan and many other colors Litter size usually 2-5 Life span: 12-20 years Chihuahuas are very small dogs, and are the smallest breed recognized by some kennel clubs. There are two main varieties recognized by kennel clubs, the short-haired and the long-haired. There is a second varietal split as well, having to do with the shape and size of the dog's head. These two descriptive classifications are "apple head" and "deer head", but only the apple head is conformationally correct. The Chihuahua dog is a favourite pet because of their cutenesss accroding to their owne. |