The Chihuahua is a small breed of dog that originated from Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert. They are known for their tiny size, often weighing less than 6 pounds, and their feisty personalities.
Usage examples
I bought a cute little Chihuahua puppy from a local breeder.
My friend's Chihuahua loves to cuddle on the couch with us.
We took our Chihuahua to the dog park, and she made lots of friends.
I dressed up my Chihuahua in a tiny sweater for Halloween.
The Chihuahua won first place in the smallest dog category at the local pet show.
My aunt has a Chihuahua named Bella, who is always full of energy.
We found a lost Chihuahua wandering the streets and decided to adopt it.
I read a book about training Chihuahuas to be well-behaved pets.
My neighbor's Chihuahua often barks excessively, causing a bit of disturbance.
I saw a funny video of a Chihuahua doing tricks on social media.
The breed standard for Chihuahuas in the U.S. and most other countries calls for them to weigh no more than 6 pounds but, as we've already discussed, most pets will weigh a little more. (pawster.com)
If you like small dogs, there are lots of chihuahua mixes lately. (pethelpful.com)
Sweet little Faith is a 3 month old chihuahua mix with a severe case of demodex mange, an uncomfortable skin condition caused by mites. (austinpetsalive.org)