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Chihuahuas Rescues - History
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Fotografie Riet Kamstra © 1999-2001
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Chihuahuas are the world's smallest species of dogs. They are believed by many to have originated in either China or in Mexico, although actually there is no telling where exactly they came from. The breed was named after one of Mexico's states. It is more likely that the dog arrived to the country across the Bering Strait along with the Chinese immigrants.
There is also a slightly different theory of the breed's origin. According to this theory, Chihuahuas were brought to Mexico along with Xoloinitzcuintly, another miniature dog. These dogs were hairless and the breed was called the 'Mexican Hairless Dog'.
Some specialists believe that the Chihuahua originated from ancient breeds. These small dogs were a matter of praise and worship among ancient Indians, Toltecs and Aztecs. Chihuahuas were believed to have the power to dispel evil forces and help the dead to find eternal peace. Skeletons of dogs that were found in ancient human graves testify to these legends.
Some think that Chihuahuas were ancient representations of the god Xolotl. Ancient statues of Colima, which have been found in Mexico, date back to 400-800 AD. The pyramids of Chodula in Mexico have a lot of carvings that depict breeds that might be Chihuahuas or their direct ancestors.
Chihuahuas Rescues - Introductory Note
At present day Chihuahuas are popular toy pet dogs. They are very small and mobile, which in no way detracts from their wonderful intelligence and socialization capacity. Chihuahuas are purely ornamental dogs, and they can occur in an almost unlimited variety of color.
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