Blog — Category_Breeds_Chihuahua

Carrie Pallardy Source Chihuahuas may be the smallest breed of dog, but what they lack in size they make up for in personality. These mini canines are a part of the American Kennel Club (AKC) toy group and a mainstay of pop culture, charming audiences as Elle Woods’s dog Bruiser in “Legally Blonde” and getting their own franchise with “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.”   Mexican Ancestry   Source The Chihuahua shares its name with a Mexican state, and it has a long history with the country. The breed likely arose from the Techichi, a small, mute dog that lived with the...

Chicago Loves Mutts: The City’s Top Dog Breeds Chicago is a city of dog lovers. Dog owners crowd Montrose Dog Beach to play in the lake with their pups. When you step outside, you’ll inevitably see dogs faithfully trotting alongside their owners (or lunging for the nearest pigeon). Block Club Chicago did a deep dive into city data to find out the top breeds in Chicago.   Mutts Take the Top Prize If you go to any given dog park in the city, the conversation starters are pretty much the same. What’s your dog’s name? How old is she? What...