A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with
saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.
The Chihuahua comes in two varieties: long and smooth coat. The
Chihuahua is graceful, alert, and swift. This breed is clannish,
recognizing and preferring his own kind. As a rule, he does not
like dogs of other breeds. Legend and history are rich in tales
of the ancestors of the present Chihuahua. He is described as a
popular pet, as well as a religious necessity, among the ancient
Toltec tribes and later among the Aztecs. Archaeologists have discovered
remains of this breed in human graves in Mexico and in parts of
the United States. The modern Chihuahua is quite different from
his early ancestors, with his variegated colours ranging from snow
white to jet black. Mexico favors the jet black with tan markings,
and the black and white spotted. The United States prefers the solid
colours. The Chihuahua's size makes it a wonderful dog for people
who live in small city apartments. The breed is very hardy and adaptable,
but it must live inside a home or an apartment, the Chihuahua should
not live outside. Chihuahuas are good travellers and can easily
go anywhere with their owners.