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The Chinese have long practiced the art of dwarfing animals, plants and fish. It is believed that Spanish traders travelled through Mexico on their returns from China and left behind some of their canine acquisitions. These, crossed with the native hairless breeds, made up the modern Chihuahua which is the smallest dog in the world.

Others have stated he is just a minaturised version of native pariah dogs, his similarity to the small Podengo of Portugal (another dwarf pariah) is singular.

These tiny dogs have been named for the State of Chihuahua in Mexico, and many tales lend belief to their existence there. No concrete evidence has been found to prove this theory, in fact more recent research has provided evidence to the contrary. Explorers reporting existence of dogs called the Technichi are now believed to have described a “praire dog” type of rodent, which natives “raised, castrated and ate”. These little dogs lived in holes in the ground.

Whatever their beginnings, Chihuahuas first came into prominence in Mexico City around 1895, reaching El Paso, Texas, shortly thereafter.

Dog lovers in the USA refined and perfectedthe little dog of Mexico and soon the breed was listed as the toytop toy in the States. He has maintained his appeal as a companion dog. The long coated version was probably produced in the USA, crossing smooth Chihuahuas with other toys like the Papillio, Pomeranians and so on.

Their tiny bodies hide large hearts, making them a favourite for the elderly and those in apartments. They are playful and graceful, with large ears emphasising their alert appearance. Due to their tiny size (sme as small as one pund!) they are not the choice for the rowdy family or outdoor living. Breeding and health problems are acentuated in the tiniest of specimins. The moliera or open soft spot on the top of the skull is usually found in the majority of Chihuahuas and is owewed by the standard.

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