The Chihuahua is a tiny yet bold breed with a personality that far exceeds its size. Often compared behaviorally to terriers, this spirited little dog has ancient roots dating back to pre-Columbian times. Despite weighing just a few pounds, Chihuahuas are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and courage. Their wide variety of colors, coat lengths, and patterns only add to their charm, making them one of the most recognizable and beloved toy breeds in the world.
The Chihuahua’s exact origins are debated — some believe the breed was brought from China to Mexico by traders and later crossed with native dogs, while others trace it back to the ancient Techichi breed of Central America. The modern Chihuahua was first documented in Mexico’s Chihuahua state in the 1850s, from which it takes its name. Americans quickly fell in love with the breed, and it was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1904. With their domed heads, expressive eyes, and big-dog attitude, Chihuahuas make fiercely devoted companions. They tend to bond closely with one person, showing protective affection, though they can warm up to others with proper socialization. Chihuahuas are adaptable, needing only light daily exercise and minimal grooming — weekly brushing for long coats and occasional brushing for smooth coats. Confident, charming, and endlessly loyal, the Chihuahua remains a classic choice for those seeking a small dog with a huge heart.

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Wow, this boy is really gorgeous. He's a blue merle with very muted tan points. Cody is the smallest in his litter, and he's stocky and compact, but still quite petite. He's got his mom's head and

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This pretty little lady is Courage. She's a beautiful true blue and tan girl with slightly muted tan points. She is built beautifully short and stocky with her dad's head and face. Courage is gor

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Adorable Kayson is the cutest little thing. He's a gorgeous light lavender tri-color with white feet, chin and chest. This boy is as apple headed and cobby as they come, very compact and equally pre

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Happy little Juno is a character already, with so much facial expression. This boy is compact and cobby with a gorgeous head and short muzzle. He's got a super soft and fluffy chocolate merle coat,

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Beautiful Katina is a nice lavender merle with white long coat. She's got a pretty white blaze on her head and that cute little pink nose! This little girl is stunning. She's light colored cobby a

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Gorgeous Frankie is the last of the "triplets" in this litter. She's solid lavender except for a few white toes on her back feet. This baby girl looks exactly like dad short and cobby with that per

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Precious Haven is her mom's mini-me. She looks just like Selena did at her age. She's a flashy white with chocolate markings, short and cobby and perfectly apple headed. She's a looker, and so soft

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Stunning Happy is a long coat princess mostly white with chocolate merle markings. She's a wonderful combination of her parents short stocky apple headed and on the smaller side. She's perfect

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Stunning Jazz is a very unique black merle boy with white markings. His merle is one like I dont' think I've ever seen before. His base coat is gray with black markings, like usual, but he also has

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Adorable Fennie is one of a set of "triplets" (not actual triplets). She's solid lavender looks just like dad is short and cobby with a perfect apple head. And she's VERY petite. She is amazing a

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Cute little Jenna is a black and tan beauty with just a little white on her chest and chin. She's a true black and tan with golden tan points, and a beautiful glossy black coat. Jenna is cobby and c

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Adorable Holly is a very nice chestnut colored chocolate and tan girl with golden tan points. She's stunning with a gorgeous face and beautiful dark eyes. This baby girl is so pretty and so soft. S

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Amazing Kreed is a unique chocolate merle with a slightly darker base coat than normal for his coloring. He already reminds me so much of his mom, and what a gorgeous girl she is! He does have white

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Beautiful little Harmony is a black and white version of her mom, without question. She's short and cobby with that blocky apple head. I love her two-tone nose too. She's a flashy little beauty and

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Beautiful Juniper is a long coat chocolate merle with white. Like her siblings, she's short, cobby and apple headed with a short muzzle. She may also have blue eyes, but it's too soon to tell. Juni

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Precious Innis is a gorgeous solid chocolate baby with just a little white patch on his chest and the most beautiful eyes. He is built like dad, short and stocky with a stunning head. His eye will l

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Sweet Enrico is a nice black and tan with true tan points, some white on his chest and toes and a white goatee. He's very similar to his sister, and equally as sweet. This boy is friendly, happy and

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Adorable Idalee is a chocolate and tan princess with the prettiest fact. She looks a lot like her mom in the face. She's short and stocky with a short body and barrel chest. Her head is round with

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Handsome little Dagan is a flashy black and tan merle short coat boy. He's got that sweet little puppy dog face that just draws you in, and those gorgeous dark eyes play along too. But it's that hal

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Cute little Darcy is a nice black and tan baby girl with a short, stocky build like her dad. Her bright white chest contrasts nicely against that dark coat. That little face is just too precious, al

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Handsome Asa looks just like Maggi's boy, Uri, to me! What a little stud muffin this boy is! Short, stocky with that barrel chest and stunning apple head. This boy is amazing and will only get prett

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This gorgeous girl is Abelina and she's a stunning black and tan merle with muted tan points. This girl is built to perfection. She looks just like her grandma, Maggi's, puppies (the U litter). She

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Cute little Adelaide is her father's daughter, short, cobby and that face! She's the smallest in the litter but she is not short on personality. You can see the mischief in her face. She's so expre

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Dottie is a pretty little black merle with no tan points so far. She's a cute , boxy little thing with that chunky apple head like dad. I love her facial markings. They really set her apart. What

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Dawson is an amazing black merle baby with no tan points so far, He's short and stocky with his dad's gorgeous head and dark puppy dog eyes. This boy is handsome with big bold black markings, especi

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Adorable Abner is a wonderful combination of dad and grandma (Maggi), and he certainly has dad's spunk! That face is just too cute and this boy is cobby and cute as a button! He's got lots of person
The average cost of a purebred Chihuahua puppy in the United States is approximately $1678, though prices can vary based on factors such as pedigree, breeder reputation, and location.