CHIHUAHUA  FACTS
Chihuahuas are considered to be one of the few dog breeds that are native to the Americas.  Their ancestry can be traced back to the early Olmec,Toltec and Aztec civilizations of Central America and Mexico. In the early1850's several very small dogs,some short haired, some long haired and some hairless, were discovered living in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The long and short coated dogs were called Chihuahuas and those without hair became the Mexican Hairless.  In 1904 the American Kennel Club began registering Chihuahuas, but they were still rare.
The breed became popular in the United States during the 1930's when Zavier Cugat, a well known rumba dancer, appeared with Chihuahuas in several movies.They are now one of the most popular breeds in the AKC. Chihuahuas hold the distintion of being the smallest breed of dog in the world.
CHIHUAHUA PROS

1. Because of their small size, everything is easier with a Chihuahua.
    They require less food, less exercise space, less grooming time.

2. Chihuahuas are very intelligent and are easily paper trained.

3. Chihuahuas are great people dogs, they want to be with their      
    owners.

4.  Chihuahuas make great watch dogs, they will sound the
     alarm when they hear anything out of the norm.
CHIHUAHUA CONS

     1.  Because of their small size, Chihuahuas do not make good
          companions for very young children.

      2.  Chihuahuas can easily be hurt by being stepped on or by
           jumping from high places, which they love to be in.

      3.  Chihuahuas cannot live outside and are very susceptible to
           cold weather.

      4.  Chihuahuas are very territorial and can become aggressive 
           unless properly socialized.
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