Fawn colored Chihuahua dog breed laying down looking at the camera against white background
Fawn colored Chihuahua dog breed laying down looking at the camera against white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Toy

weight

4 to 6 pounds

height

6 to 9 inches

family

Primitive

Traits and Characteristics

type

Toy

weight

4 to 6 pounds

height

6 to 9 inches

family

Primitive

Chihuahuas are tiny dogs with huge personalities. Underneath a Chihuahua’s cute exterior is a sharp, sassy dog with a lot of confidence. They are alert, graceful, and have a terrier-like attitude. The coat can be smooth and soft, or long with straight or wavy hair and fringed ears.

  • Energy Levellevel 5 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 1 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 2 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 1 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 1 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 2 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 2 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 2 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 5 in 5

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