Learn about the Chihuahua
Ancient soul in the world's smallest body
The Chihuahua comes from the little pet dogs of ancient Mexico, most likely the Techichi. In our family tree, it comes from the Techichi, with some small European pet dogs mixed in later. It is the smallest dog breed in the world. Tap a circle inside to keep digging.
Likely life span
Learn more about the dogs that went into making the Chihuahua
c. 3000 BCAncient eastern sighthounds
c. 600 BCOld Mastiffs of the East
Corded herding dogs
Ancient Melitaean dogs
Ancient Chinese court dogs
Early Mesoamerican dogs
1850Chihuahua