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CHIHUAHUA THE BREED

Chihuahuas in Chicago.com
Chicago, IL. 60641
Unites States
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Make sure a Chihuahua is the right dog for you and your
family. Below are some of the standards that come with
Chihuahuas. Read them over to see if you're a match.

Average Height: 5 - 8 inches (12.7 - 20.3 cm)

Average Weight: 2 - 6 pounds (.9 - 2.7 Kg)

Colors: Puppies come in a variety of colors. Black, white,
cream, blue, brown, fawn, chocolate, etc.

Coat: Smooth coat or long haired

With Children: Chihuahua dogs are very loving around kids.
However, it's not recommended leaving the dog alone with
a child under the age of six unless they're supervised.
Chihuahuas are easily injured do to their unique size.

Special Skills: Fast learner, great family pet

Watch Dog: Very high

Guard Dog: Very low (due to the size), but won't stand
down

Care & Training: Easy to train and fast learners.

Activity: Moderate

Living Environment: Great indoor dog; however, nothing
wrong to have one outside.

Life Span: Well into the teenage years.

Country of Origin: Mexico

First Registered by AKC: 1904

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