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A purebred Chihuahua showing the classic features of the breed Other names Chihuahua Country of origin Mexico Traits Weight Male 4-10 pounds Female 4-10 pounds Height Male 6-10 inches Female 6-10 inches Coat smooth or long haired Color white, black, tan and many other colors Litter size usually 2-5 Life span 15-20 years[citation needed ] Dog ( Canis lupus familiaris ) The Chihuahua / chihuahueño) is the smallest breed of t ʃ ɪ ˈ w ɑː w ɑː / i ( Spanish: dog and is named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico.
A black and white smooth coat chihuahua Photo Duncan Smith / Getty Images Group: History: The Chihuahua originated in Mexico and was developed in the state for which it was named. A likely ancestor of the breed was the Techichi, a sacred dog of the ancient Toltecs.
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