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They were likely the original dog on the American continent BUT it is so much more complex than the answers given here. We really do not know but people are lookin. Darn those scientists who take a long time to decide!
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∙ 14y agoChihuahua dates back to pre-Columbian Mexico, and is the oldest breed in the Americas. Chihuahuas are believed to descend either from the "Techichi", an extinct breed of dog that were mute companions to the Toltecs, or from small Chinese dogs brought to the Americas by the Conquistadors; it is also possible that both theories are accurate and the Chihuahua is a mix.
The Techichi historical record only goes back to the ninth century but it is likely that the Chihuahua's ancestors predate the Mayans. The remains of dogs resembling the Chihuahua have been found in the Pyramids at Cholula on the Yucatan Peninsula, which predate the 16th century. The Aztecs, who eventually conquered the Toltecs, adopted the Chihuahua as a sacred icon of the upper class. It is said the dogs were used in religious ceremonies to redress sins and as guides for the spirits of the dead. Christopher Columbus refers to the tiny dog in a letter to the King of Spain. Without doubt, the Chihuahua's principle home was present-day Mexico, but the breed's Immigration to Europe may have been Columbus' doing.
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∙ 15y agoChihuahuas originate from Mexico. To read more, follow the related link below.
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∙ 15y agoChihuahua's are typically from Mexico however they can be traced back to China
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∙ 15y agoFrom a beautiful state, it is Chihuahua ; Mexico
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∙ 14y agoChihuahuas were first found in Mexico but were bread and now found all over the world popular in America.
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∙ 7y agoChihuahua puppies come from female chihuahuas.
The breed chihuahua is considered to come from the City Chihuahua in Mexico.
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∙ 14y agoChihuahua,Mexico IT IS TRUE
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Is chihuahua a country?
Yes, chihuahua a domestic dog.
What is the difference between a toy and teacup chihuahua?
The teacup chihuahua is smaller then the toy chihuahua. The teacup chihuahua is smaller then the toy chihuahua. The teacup chihuahua is smaller then the toy chihuahua.
The chihuahua dog derives its name from which country?
México. The state of Chihuahua. Sorry redneck Americans.
What country and city does this number come from 526521048928?
Country code +52 is Mexico. Area code 652 is Ciudad Madera in the state of Chihuahua. Local numbers in Mexico can begin with '1'.
What country is a chihuahua from?
Chihuahuas originated in China, The word Chi in chihuahua means energy, that is why they are so hyper, they migrated to mexico. I own a chihuahua,trust me i know hyper!
Why is a chihuahua called a chihauhau?
Because in Mexico there is a city called Chihuahua and I think they came from the town Chihuahua.
Where do chihuahuas come from and what state?
Chihuahuas come from Mexico and the state is Chihuahua.
Where did a chihuahua came from?
from Mexico... or do you mean which breed did it come from?
Will there be a movie called Chihuahua Too?
Yes there will be! It will come out in 2013 but not sure of the month yet. It's called "Chihuahua Too!"
Do Chihuahua's come from the city Chihuahua?
The Chihuahua was here in 1800. They do in fact come from the city of Chihuahua,Mexico.No Chihuahuas actually came from China and they boarded boats to Mexico and Mexico named them after one of there cities which is Chihuahua :) and just 4 fun they didn't evolve from the wolf like the rest of the dogs they evolved from the Ferric Fox:)
When does the movie 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' come out?
It's out now.
Can a chihuahua be the corlors of a rottweiler?
Yes, Chihuahua's (specifically the short-haired variety) can come in black-and-tan - the same colour as a Rottweiler.
