Hailing from Mexico, the Chihuahua has a long, incredible history. ... The little Chihuahua has the longest lifespans of all dog breeds, ranging from 12 years to a whopping 18 years.

Likely native to Mexico, some breed experts have theorized that the Chihuahua may have been brought from the island of Malta by the Spanish conquistadors, while others speculate that the breed may ...

Chihuahuas are the national breed of Mexico and one of the most ancient lineages of dogs in the Americas. They’re named for Chihuahua, Mexico — a location where the breed is quite plentiful.

The smallest dog breed in the world is commonly regarded as a Chihuahua, according to Highland Canine. Named after the Mexican city, Chihuahuas have an average height of 5 to 8 inches, weighing no ...

The Chihuahua – named for the Mexican state where it first became popular – is the world’s smallest dog breed.Their precise provenance is vague, but it is likely that they became established ...

Small dog breeds are increasingly prized pets. ... The name for the world's smallest breed derives from the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where the canine first became fashionable.

Washington’s top dog may not be the one you’d expect because, according to a recent study by U.S. News & World Report, the chihuahua ranks as the most popular breed in the Evergreen State.