According to the Chihuahua dog history they are one of the oldest breed of the United States of American. They hold their origin to a state in Mexico. It was only in the later half of the 19th century that it was introduced to the European countries. There is a controversy regarding its birth but some are of the opinion that they originated from a breed that looks like a fox.

The Chihuahua dog characteristics are that it is an extremely fearless, energetic, proud brave, joyful and adventurous dog who loves to be showered with love and warmth. The Chihuahua is a small dog which looks like a toy. It has a body that is long but it is not tall. It has a head which is rounded and shaped like an apple. The top portion of the head of the Chihuahua Puppies has a pliable spot. It generally gets closed by the time they become adults. The eyes are dark and round and ears are erect. It has along tail shaped like a sickle
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Chihuahua dog training at times can be a little difficult but as they are clever and sharp they learn fast and easily and react well to gentle but firm training. It is a very good dog to be kept as a companion. They are faithful and get very emotionally involved with their masters .To show their affection they sometimes lick the face of their owners

Chihuahua Medical problems include they are prone to cold and gum problems, rheumatism, slipped stifle. They may also have dryness of the cornea and vision problems because of their eyes which are protruding. They also have the tendency to gains weight very easily.

As the Chihuahua puppies have rather large heads cesarean needs to be done for easy birth. When they are young they are very vulnerable to breaking bones and other types of accidents. They are also prone to stress as the owners treats it like a small baby. As they have small and short muzzle they have the tendency to snore and wheeze.

People who live in apartments can think of Chihuahua dog adoption as they are very suited for a life in an apartment. The Chihuahua prefers warm weather and is not very comfortable in the cold. The Chihuahua need adequate space for themselves and should not be kept in small areas with a thought that they are tiny so would not require space.

Other Chihuahua dog information includes as the Chihuahua is very delicate and small people often are tempted to carry them around but it is to be kept in mind that they are very energetic dogs and need to be taken for walks daily. Grooming a Chihuahua is easy as the short-haired coat which is smooth is required to be brushed gently or simply wiped with a moist piece of cloth. The coat needs to be brushed everyday with a brush that has soft bristle. Bathing the Chihuahua should be done only once a month and proper care should be taken to ensure that water does not enter the ears. The nails need to be trimmed regularly. The height of the Chihuahua is about 6-9 inches and they may weigh about 2-6 pounds. The number of years that a Chihuahua may live is around fifteen years.