Dog breed

Chihuahua

Origin: Mexico

Also known as: Chihuahueño

The Chihuahua or Chihuahueño is a Mexican breed of toy dog and the smallest recognized dog breed in the world. It is primarily kept as a companion animal and is characterized by its compact size, large erect ears, and rounded skull. The breed occurs in both short- and long-coated varieties, with a wide range of colors and patterns.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chihuahua_(dog_breed)
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q653

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