Toy Dog
Facts About Chihuahuas -- If you learn one fact about Chihuahuas, let it be this: YOU can NOT own a Chihuahua. However, IT can OWN you! This is not said because it is something cute to say. It is a fact! And it is one fact about Chihuahuas that you will come to love and cherish about this smallest breed of dog in the world. They are fiercely loyal and protective of the person THEY choose to adopt as human care giver.
Teacup Chihuahua Puppies -- Chihuahuas are amongst the smallest dogs and they are in the toy category. Male chihuahuas are about 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) tall while female dogs are about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) tall. They weigh between 2 and 6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Celebrities Discover The Amazing Chihuahua! -- Some say it started with the Taco Bell dog. A five hundred million dollar ad campaign featured a talking Chihuahua which continually repeated the slogan, “Yo quiero Taco Bell,” which is Spanish for “I want Taco Bell.”
Blue Chihuahua -- A blue Chihuahua? Well, not exactly a truly blue Chihuahua. It is astonishing to imagine a blue dog, but there are some combinations of genetic variance that do produce kind of grey and appears to have a tinge of blue in it.
Chihuahua History -- Chihuahua history is filled with one of the larger mysteries surrounding the smallest breed of dog. There are many who believe that the truth will never be known.
A Little Bit About the Maltese as a Companion Dog -- The Maltese was a popular European dog in the 1800’s and was known as Chien de Malte or Bichon Maltaise. It was sometimes called the Shock Dog because of the dog’s shock of white hair. The white coat requires quite a bit of grooming and often once-a-week bathing to maintain the snow-white color.
The Papillon as a Service Dog -- The Papillon continues to be among the less popular breeds in North America. Papillon production in the United States has increased in recent years.
The Havanese Standard -- The Havanese is a small sturdy dog. He is slightly longer than tall. The Havanese’s coat is long, silky and wavy. He has a plumed tail that he carries loosely curled over his rump.
A Little Bit about the Pug -- The Pug is known as the Carlin in France, Mopshond in the Netherlands, Mops in Germany and Chinese Pug or sometimes the Dutch Pug in Great Britain. So how did he come about with a name of the “Pug?” The name Pug may have come about from the shape of the dog’s head or the name refers to the dog’s resemblance to a marmoset or monkey.
The Shih Tzu is an Ideal Companion and Housepet -- The Shih Tzu was a highly valued companion of its noble Chinese ancestors. It was favored as the palace pet. The Shih Tzu has a distinct arrogant carriage with the head well up and tail curved over the back.
The Chinese Crested: A Naked Dog -- The Chinese Crested dog is a hairless dog which originated in China. There are other varieties of hairless dogs throughout the world, most of them probably began as mutations but were gradually developed as a specific breed. Some examples of other hairless dogs are breeds such as the Mexican Hairless and the Peruvian Inca.
The English Toy Spaniel: A "Lap Dog" -- There are several variations of the color in this breed. The "Ruby" is a whole color, all rich red. The "Blenheim" is chestnut markings, broken, on a white background.