50+ Facts About Chihuahuas That You May Not Know

Chihuahuas are the ultimate snob. They generally do not like other dogs but if there are other Chihuahuas around, they will hang out with them and snub any other breed of dog nearby. I wonder if it’s because they are just more comfortable with dogs their own size.

Chihuahuas are one of the most long lived breed out there. Their live span averages from 12-15 years but some have been known to live well over 20!

Chihuahuas are a descendant of the Techichi dog. The Techichi dog didn’t bark at all and was considered mute. Other breeds of dogs that are thought to make up a Chihuahuas descendants are the Perro Chihuahueno, Maltese Pocket Dog, the Papillon, and the Chinese Crested.

Did you know Marilyn Monroe owned a Chihuahua? She did! But the details about this Chi are hard to find. No one seems to remember what gender it was or the name of the dog.

In the 1800’s it was rumored that Chihuahuas were actually a cross between a rodent and a dog!