Chihuahua
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Country of origin Mexico
Life expectancy 12-18 years
Height Males: 15-23 cm, Females: 15-23 cm
Weight Males: up to 3 kg, Females: up to 3 kg
Hair length There are both long-haired and short-haired dogs
Hair color White, black, brown, and many other colors
Group decorative dogs, apartment dogs
Litter size From 1 to 6 puppies
Experience required Experience not required
Chihuahua Personality Temperament
Level of aggression Low (2/5)
Energy Low (2/5)
Trainability Low (2/5)
Shedding Low (2/5)
Maintenance Low (2/5)
Friendliness Average (3/5)
Health Good (4/5)
Maintenance cost Medium (3/5)
Tolerance to separation For short periods of time (2/5)
Intelligence Average (3/5)
Level of noise Above average (4/5)
Guarding skills Might lick a stranger :) (1/5)
Price 500 - 8000 $
Facts
This is one of the top long-living breeds. Their average lifespan is 12-15 years.
Description
The Chihuahua is a small dog with a big heart. These tiny dogs adjust to the interests of the owner and the situation with ease, so they can combine the features of an incorrigible couch potato and a desperate traveler at the same time. It’s easy to transport the Chihuahuas, they are welcome at all hotels offering accommodation with pets, and on social events, these dogs are almost always welcome. Recently, the Chihuahuas have been actively winning the world of glamor traveling in bags of celebrities, and actively participating in magazine photoshoots.
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