10 curiosidades sobre los chihuahua

Hello and welcome back to Animal Expert. Today we're going to talk about 10 interesting facts about the Chihuahua. One of the most popular Mexican dog breeds. Its name is not Chihuahua. In fact, the real name of this breed is Chihuahuan, which literally means arid and sandy place in Torrejamara, the autonomous language of Mexico. Chihuahuas get their name from the place where they were found, Chihuahua, Mexico. Their origin dates back to the Toltec civilization. According to the FCI standard, the Chihuahua was a wild dog that was captured and domesticated during the time of the Toltec civilization. This is one of the pre Columbian cultures present during the 11th and 12th centuries. Some theories suggest that the ancestors of today's Chihuahua lived in Tula in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. This is due to the well known figure of Takeichi who was considered the precursor breed of today's Chihuahua. It is one of the bravest dogs. The Chihuahua stands out for being an alert and very courageous dog as indicated by the FCI and AKC standards respectively. It is also considered an intelligent, lively, devoted, restless, sociable and loyal dog. Although each dog is different, the truth is that in general this breed creates a very strong emotional bond with its owners becoming very attached. It is also common for it to try to attract attention or to be jealous. Have you ever seen a Chihuahua dressed warmly? Probably many times in winter. It is not a fad. That is because this breed is especially sensitive to low temperatures as indicated by the akc. You should know that they do not always shiver due to the cold. Sometimes the origin of the shivering is due to excitement because they are still in their puppy stage. Fear or possible hypoglycemia. There are many causes. Is born with a soft spot on the skull. Like human babies, Chihuahua puppies are born with a soft spot on their skull. This is because their frontal bones, the bones of the skull, have not finished fitting together properly. In principle, they should finish doing so in adulthood. This is usually a common congenital defect in toy sized breeds such as the Sisu, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Maltese. But but it can also be caused by hydrocephalus, a brain infection, a brain tumor or a disease that blocks the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid. An article on the UFAW website about genetic problems in Chihuahuas mentions primary hydrocephalus, the presence of water in the brain, which is one of the most common congenital diseases. Hydrocephalus causes pressure and pain in the dog's brain as well as thinning of the skull bones. This disease is associated with the size of some breeds. The Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world, both in height and length. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the shortest living dog in length is Brandy, a female Chihuahua who measures six inches from the tip of her snout to her tail. She lives in Florida, United States. This book also lists the shortest living dog in height. It is another female Chihuahua named Miracle millie who measures 3.8 inches. She lives in Dorado, Puerto Rico. She prefers companions of her own breed well socialized the Chihuahua is a dog that gets along wonderfully with practically all breeds of dogs, even cats. However, it is common to observe how Chihuahua dogs prefer others of the same breed to socialize with. Perhaps for this reason, it is included in the AKC's list of curiosities. The Chihuahua is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. It became known in the United States after the broadcast of the Taco Bell advertisements in which the dog Gidget appeared. Who replaced Dinky, Paris Hilton, Hilary Daft, Brian Spears and Madonna are some of the celebrities who have decided to adopt a dog of this breed. It is the breed with the most variety of colors. According to the FCI standard, the Chihuahua dog has two short haired and long haired. In both specimens we can find all types of colors or combinations except for the Merle or hairless dogs. The long haired specimens have a silky, fine and slightly wavy coat. They they also have an undercoat. The most notable characteristic is the presence of long hair on the ears, neck, limbs, feet and tail. Those with short hair have a short and close fitting coat that sometimes has an undercoat. The Chihuahua is one of the dogs with the longest lifespan. Relatively few years ago it was estimated that they lived between 12 and 18 years. But today we can find Chihuahua dogs that exceed 20 years. If you offer them good food, Veterinary visits every six to 12 months, good care and lots of affection, your Chihuahua can reach this wonderful age. What more could you ask for from this adorable breed? If you enjoyed the video, give it a like subscribe to our channel and don't miss all the videos we upload every week. Greetings and see you next time. Experts.