2007-09-25 22:39:14 · 13 answers · asked by Dan H 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, where it was discovered in 1850. Some academics believe the Chihuahua to be descended from Chinese hairless dogs—who may have crossed over from Asia to Alaska on a land bridge before continental separation created the Bering Strait—and bred with the ancient Toltec and Aztec Techichi dog, creating the modern-day Chihuahua. The American Kennel Club registered its first Chihuahua in 1905
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2007-09-26 02:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by gatita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very interesting! The problems have occured mainly by some breeders (usually OUTSIDE the country of origin) trying to exaggerate some of the features of the breed. Shar-pei for instance were never as wrinkly as they are now, (english) bulldogs muzzles were not so flat etc etc. But the more popular the breed the more breeders are willing to go with supply and demand. Older breeds that are not so well known outside the country of origin are a different matter. Turkey's Kangal breed and Akbash breed (I have an Akbash) have been unchanged for over 3,000 years. They will eventually become more widespread I am sure, and I only hope that breeders don't try and improve on the perfection that they actually are. Remember also most dogs were bred for a purpose, and when people buy for looks alone - thats when the genetic problems start. Small breeds are being bred smaller and large ones larger.........So, if I ever want another Akbash for instance I will buy "locally" again, for sure.
2016-05-18 23:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by christa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexico
2007-09-25 22:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mexico.
2007-09-28 01:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chihuahuaia
2007-09-25 22:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by simmo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexico nice in a taco.
2007-09-29 11:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by country bumpkin [sheep nurse] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexico...Chihuahua means "big rat" in Mexican.
2007-09-25 22:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that was Mexico.
2007-09-25 22:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty sure its Mexico.
2007-09-25 22:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep, everyone that said mexico is correct.
2007-09-28 08:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by Nemz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋