Of all the dog breeds in the world, the ever-energetic Chihuahua breed has a mysterious history. This breed weighs a maximum of 6.5 pounds and stands about 15 cm tall. Chihuahuas derive their name from a Mexican state of the same name where the dog was found somewhere around the early 18th century. Some historians say that this breed was tamed by the Aztecs or the Incas, while others say that they can be traced to the league of Spanish dogs, going as far as the early 15th century. The first Chihuahuas stepped into our country in the early 19th century. It is intriguing to note that the first public appearance of this dog was in 1890 when the President of Mexico presented the dog (concealed in a bouquet) to opera singer Adelina Patti. It is also interesting to note that there are myriad theories of origin for this breed.
While the breed has an intriguing history, the fact remains that they need to be given adequate care, considering they are a small breed and susceptible to a lot of threats.
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