chihuahuas

Miniature Mexican canines

Chihuahuas are a breed of very small dog originating in Mexico, known for their large eyes, erect ears, and often trembling disposition.

The breed's tiny size and bold temperament make them popular companion dogs: She carries her chihuahua everywhere in a purse.

The plural sometimes refers loosely to any very small dog.

breed

toy

Object for amusement

pedigree · teacup · deer head · long coat · smooth coat · Mexican · Gidget · breed standard · registration · kennel club

temperament

yappy

Noisily high-pitched barking

shaking · nervous · aggressive · territorial · protective · ankle biter · snappy · jealous · clingy · spirited

origin

Mexico

North American southern nation

  • AztecAncient Mexican civilization
  • ancientVery old indeed
  • ToltecMesoamerican civilization, 900-1200 CE

pre-Columbian · companion · sacred · ritual · history · indigenous · ancestor · archaeological · Central American · artifact

physical

tiny

Extremely small in size

delicate · fragile · lightweight · pocket-sized · compact · dainty · soft spot · underweight · overweight · short-legged

culture

Paris Hilton

fashion · Beverly Hills · Hollywood · socialite · Instagram · pampered · spoiled · rhinestones · pink · bows

care

sweater

Knitted torso covering

cold-sensitive · hypoglycemia · hydrocephalus · fontanel · grooming · nail trimming · harness · carrier · indoor · housebreaking

Opposites
size (dog breeds)

chihuahuasGreat Danes

Enormous dog breed

mastiffs · Saint Bernards · Irish wolfhounds · Newfoundlands · giant breeds

Phrases
Family

chihuahua

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