Last Updated on April 7, 2021
2. They were named after a Mexican state
Chihuahuas took the name of the Mexican state of Chihuahua where they were first documented in the mid-19th century.
Now Chihuahuas are not only popular in Mexico but all around the world.
3. Chihuahuas are the smallest dogs in the world
As if they couldn’t be any more special, Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed in the world, standing 5 to 8 inches at the shoulder and weighing less than 6 pounds.
