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Chihuahuas, the world's smallest dog breed, by definition, is beloved by many and oddly hated by some. The tiny chihuahua breed is loyal and usually "one person" dogs, faithfully following their owners everywhere. Velcro dog, anyone?
I was first introduced to chihuahuas by a dear friend of mine who rescued them by the dozen, it seemed- and found all of them amazing homes. I fell in love with chihuahuas when I realized how immensely loyal and courageous they are.
The history of the chihuahua breed originates in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, but did you know they originated from the ancient Aztec and Toltec civilizations? They held spiritual significance- it was believed that how a person treated a chihuahua affected their journey to the afterlife.
Chihuahuas are VERY intelligent dogs, which surprises many people. They were originally watch dogs, so they are incredibly observant and tend to get bored. One of my chihuahuas creates her own enrichment activities when she isn't stimulated by moving toys or shoes or other lightweight objects around- never trying to destroy them- but "organizing" them.
Due to their small size, many people mistake them for toys- even calling them "tea cup chihuahuas" and "toy chihuahuas" but they have the same mental stimulation needs that larger dogs do, which makes small dog enrichment toys even more important.
Toys for miniature dogs are constructed to be easier for smaller mouthed dogs, and little dog toys mean your dog will be able to more safely interact with it.
Let's address the crucial factor: safety. Small dog chew toys need to be especially durable. Your little one's powerful jaws, relative to their size, can make short work of poorly made small dog toys. If you want more information on how to pick the best small dog toys, check out our blog post.
In conclusion, millions of chihuahuas are just waiting in shelters everyday for their special home- they are beautiful dogs with quirky personalities. Not sure one is right for you? Volunteer to foster for a local rescue!
