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14 Fascinating Chihuahua Facts

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

It's no secret that Chihuahuas are the sassiest and most lively companion you'll ever have. But there are more to them that you didn't know. Here are 14 fascinating facts about them!

#1 They know how to look fashionable ???
three Chihuahuas lying on the bed wearing a cute sunglasses
#2 They know how to drive a car ????
cute Chihuahua driving a car
#3 They came from an ancient breed?

Chihuahua wearing a denim sleeves top with red checkered hoodie while looking out the window
It’s believed that Chihuahuas are direct ancestors of the Techichi.

#4 Chihuahuas are the world’s smallest dog breed ?

holding a tiny white Chihuahua with one hand

#5 They are perfect toys for your kids ?

a girl kissing a white Chihuahua

#6 There are only two varieties of this breed ?

Chihuahua sitting on the ground
The two varieties of Chihuahua are the smooth coat and the long coat.

#7 Long-haired Chihuahuas shed less ????

Chihuahua lying on the green grass

#8 They can live for very long??

Chihuahua lying on top of the bed
These little dogs have a life expectancy of 14 to 16 years.

#9 But they have the largest brain among dogs! ??????

Chihuahua wearing a cute jacket
That’s right, the smallest pup has the relatively biggest brain! ✌?‍??‍♂️

#10 They have fragile necks?‍♀️

Chihuahua with a towel on its head
Of course, it's hard to hold such a big brain?

#11 The Chihuahua is one of the oldest official breeds?

close up picture of the face of a Chihuahua with treats on top of its head

#12 Their biggest problem is dental issues ?

pressing the top lip of a Chihuahua to show its teeth
It's because they have small mouths.

#13 They know how to relax ?????

Chihuahua siting on top of its owners lap

#14 They have big personalities ???

adorable smiling face of a chihuahua lying on the bed
These little dogs have a reputation for being bossy, feisty, sassy, and noisy.
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