Plural of chihuahua; tiny dog breeds originating from Mexico, known for their small size and sometimes aggressive temperament.
Named after Chihuahua, a state in Mexico, where Spanish colonists encountered small dog breeds kept by indigenous Mexicans. The dogs became fashionable among wealthy Americans and Europeans in the early 20th century.
Chihuahuas are scientifically unusual—they're one of the oldest dog breeds in the Americas and predate European contact, yet they nearly disappeared until American breeders revived them in the 1800s, giving us a pet that literally connects to pre-Columbian civilizations.
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