Chihuahuas

Small Mexican canines

Chihuahuas is the plural of Chihuahua, a tiny dog breed originating in Mexico.

These small, often trembling dogs have outsized personalities and fierce loyalty to their owners: She has three Chihuahuas that follow her everywhere.

The breed takes its name from the Mexican state where it was first documented.

temperament

yappy

Noisily high-pitched barking

shivering · snappy · protective · territorial · bold · spirited · clingy · nervous · alert · stubborn

physicality

tiny

Extremely small in size

lightweight · fragile · bulging eyes · erect ears · saucer eyes · dainty · delicate · portable · pocket-sized · petite

culture

Taco Bell

Quick-serve Mexican chain

Gidget · Paris Hilton · handbag · accessory · Instagram · viral · meme · Mexico · Aztec · companion

breed

toy

Object for amusement

pedigree · AKC · purebred · crossbreed · Chiweenie · merle · fawn · brindle · registration · breeder

care

sweater

Knitted torso covering

grooming · dental · teeth · underbite · fontanel · hypoglycemia · patella · trachea · hydrocephalus · vaccination

Categories
Opposites
dog size

ChihuahuasGreat Danes

Enormous dog breed

Saint Bernards · Newfoundlands · giant breeds · Great Pyrenees · gentle giants

dog function/purpose

Chihuahuasworking dogs

Dogs trained for tasks

guard dogs · sled dogs · Dobermans · Malinois · police dogs

Phrases
Family

Chihuahua

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G