Amazing Facts

Smallest Breed

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Yes, that's right. Chihuahuas grow between 5 and 8 inches tall and should not exceed six pounds (2.8 kg.) weight.

Long Lifespan

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Typically they live between 13 and 15 years, very often more than than that. Moreover, according to Guinness Book of World Records the oldest living dog is Toby Keith born on 9th of January 2001. He was 21 years and 66 days old on 16th of March 2022 when that has been confirmed.

Guard Dogs?

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Chihuahua is very brave and loyal breed. That's make them excellent guard dogs. You will know every time when someone approaches your home.

Plume, Fringe
& Furnishings

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Probably you're wondering what that is. These are specific words used for some parts of the long-coat chihuahuas. The fluff on their tails is called the "plume", the tips of the ears is "fringe" and the tips of their paws is "furnishing". Odd? Well, we all love these little fluffy plumes.

Biggest Brain?

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We all know that chihuahua is very intelligent breed, but apparently their ratio of the brain to their body size explains this. Unfortunately, this is also a reason for the highest rate of Cesarean section over all breeds.

Fire with a Hole

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Maybe because of the size of their brain chihuahuas have a spot on their scull just like human babies. It's called molera but unlike babies they can have it for their whole life.