Definition of chihuahua Chihuahua
/ʧʌwɑˈwɑˌ/ - [chuwawa] - Chi•hua•hua
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What does chihuahua mean?
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| chihuahua - a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico | ||
| chihuahua - a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau | ||
| chihuahua - an old breed of tiny short-haired dog with protruding eyes from Mexico held to antedate Aztec civilization |
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chihuahua
The largest state in Mexico. -
chihuahua
The smallest breed of dog in the world and is named after the Chihuahua State in Mexico.
Wikipedia 
- Chihuahua is a state in Mexico.
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A chihuahua is a very small breed of dog and are bred to be pampered.
Appearance.
They have an average height of 5 to 8 inches (12.7 - 20.3 cm) and an average weight of 2 - 6 weights (0.9 - 2.7 kg).
Colors and Patterns.
Liters come in a variety of colors. Black, white, blue and brown. Patterns include Sable, Irish spotting, Piebald spotting, extreme white spotting and tan points. Colors and patterns can mix during breeding, creating much variation.
Origins.
Chihuahua's origins go back to Pre-Columbian Mexico as the descendants of the Techichi, a long haired, mute dog. The Techichi was favored by the Toltec people. Toltecs made their capital in Tula, in the Mesa Central Region. They also built the city of Teotihuacan near present day Mexico City. Chihuahuas are believed to be bred by Techichi and Chinese Crested dogs (tiny and hairless) to form modern Chihuahuas. Another possible theory is that Techichis were bred with Spanish terriers, which were popular at the time and were known for their small build and black and tan coloration. Breeding with another species of dog, increased the Techichi's bark while decreasing it's size. Chihuahuas were named after the Chihuahua state in Mexico, which is the place where the breed became known for it's popularity in the United States. The name Chihuahua has nothing to do with the dog itself. Instead, the word Chihuahua comes from the Na'huatl word "xicuagua", which means, "sandy, dry place".
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🔤- chihuahua, noun, singular of chihuahuas.
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