El perro Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the smallest dog in existence and is therefore the perfect dog to have as a pet in our homes. It is a dog that gets along very well with other living beings, whether humans or dogs. Since it is such a small dog, it tends to go crazy barking to get attention as it is a somewhat nervous dog. It is one of the oldest known breeds and comes from the lands of Mexico. Some notable traits of its temperament and character are that they are dogs with a lot of vitality, intelligence and energy. They dedicate all these virtues mainly to their owners, constantly showing them all their love. Since they are dogs that love their owners, this love can often develop into jealousy with other members of the family, becoming a serious problem since despite their small size, they are brave dogs that are not afraid to bark and bite people or dogs that dare to approach the people they love. The Chihuahua is a dog that needs to be petted and loved very often in order to feel important and to be calm. As we have said before, the Chihuahua is a very small dog, but despite this, it is a very muscular dog with a very well balanced body. The head is quite characteristic as it is round with a very large forehead and large protruding eyes. It has a short upturned snout. The ears are large and set quite far apart and are held up. The only distinguishing characteristic within this breed is the type of hair. It can be short, wavy or long, but the rest of the characteristics are completely the same. Other characteristics of the Chihuahua are that it is a breed that usually lives approximately 13 years. The height of males ranges between 16 and 20 centimeters while females are around 16 and 18 centimeters. The weight of males ranges from 1 to 3.5 kilograms and females from 1 to 2.5 kilogram. They have a long tail that tapers towards the tip. Chihuahua feet are small and oval shaped. The toes are relatively far apart.