50+ Facts About Chihuahuas That You May Not Know

Small in size but big in personality, the Chihuahua is truly one of a kind. They are energetic, affectionate, playful and fiercely loyal to their family. But even if you’re familiar with the breed, there are probably some things you don’t know about them. Check out the following Chihuahua facts.

#1 The average size of a Chihuahua litter is 4 pups.

by Gina Ries June 28, 2018, 4:28 pm

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Chihuahua noses can be different colors including black, brown, gray and pink. Sometimes they can be two tones too.

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Chihuahuas used to be larger than the now standard 2 to 6 pounds. It is believed they were bred with the Chinese Crested to make them smaller.

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#4 Chihuahuas started becoming really popular as pets in the 1960’s

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The folks in the US first became aware of Chihuahuas when they found them in the Mexican state of Chihuahua around 1850. They soon became popular among the border states of Texas, Arizona, California and New Mexico.

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