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Chihuahua
🌮 A tiny dog with a HUGE personality! Chihuahuas are the smallest dogs but they think they are lions. Best purse companion ever!
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Small
Weight
2-6 lbs (1-3 kg)
Life Expectancy
14-16 years
Energy Level
Medium
Good with Children
Depends
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
Sassy and sweet! They love their one special person the most. They like to burrow in blankets and bark at big dogs.
🍖 Food & Treats
Tiny tummy needs tiny bites! Don't feed them too much or they become little sausages. Treats are great for training.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Fetch with tiny toys
- Running in circles
- Burrowing
- Learning tricks
- Sunbathing
Running down the hallway is a marathon for them! They love squeaky toys bigger than their head.
🏡 Living Environment
Anywhere warm! They hate the cold. Perfect for apartments and travel in a cozy bag.
✨ Fun Facts
- The smallest dog breed in the world.
- They are born with a soft spot on their skull (molera).
- They have the biggest brain for their body size of any dog!
- They come in long-hair and smooth-coat varieties.
- Sacred to the ancient Aztecs.
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