History of Chihuahua Dogs
No one knows for sure where the Chihuahua originated. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) some believe the modern Chihuahua is a descendant of the Fennec Fox, which has a small body with large ears and eyes.
Name
The name Chihuahua comes from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico where the dogs were first found.
Central American Theory
Sculptures of a similar dog have been found in archaeological digs of Mayan civilizations in Central America, which date to the 5th century. The Toltecs, who lived in ancient Mexico, domesticated a small dog called Techichi which they may have crossed with another native dog to create the Chihuahua.
European Theory
Some believe that the Chihuahua came from Spain and was brought to North America by the Conquistadors in the 1500s. A painting in the Sistine Chapel that was created in 1482 shows a dog that looks like a Chihuahua.
Chinese Theory
The Chinese culture is well-known for developing miniaturized dog breeds. Some believe Spanish explorers "discovered" the dog in China and sailed to the New World with them.
AKC
The AKC first recognized the breed in 1904. They are part of the Toy Group.
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