"Chihuahua City The city of Chihuahua () is the state capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. , the city of Chihuahua had a population of 878,062 inhabitants. while the metropolitan area had a population of 918,339 inhabitants. Among cities in Mexico, the city of Chihuahua is highly ranked in human and social development. According to the UNCP report on human development, Chihuahua municipality's HDI value was 0.9117 – this was equal or higher than some Western European countries. The literacy rate in the city is among the highest in the country at 99%. Another report about competitiveness from the"
"of several dog breeds in the Americas — among them the Carolina dog, the Peruvian Hairless Dog and the Chihuahua indicated an ancient migration from Asia. In 2015, a study was conducted using mitochondrial (female lineage marker), Y-chromosome (male lineage marker), and autosomal genetic markers in 4,676 purebred dogs from 161 breeds and 549 village dogs from 38 countries. The study tested for the degree of admixture with European breed dogs. The study found no yDNA haplotypes that were indigenous to North American dogs outside of the Arctic. However, the mtDNA of Carolina dogs contained between 10% and 35% pre-Columbian"
"noises. Pugs became increasingly popular throughout the years and were transported all over Asia. Later on they were brought to Europe and finally to the Americas in the 20th century. These dogs share similar genes with Pekingese dogs. Chihuahuas are one of the smallest lap dog breeds. They are named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, as that is the dogs potential origin. They are famous for their big pointy ears, high pitched bark, and small size. Chihuahuas usually weigh less than and are usually tall. The breed is usually prone to attack, and should be kept away from small"
"analysis placed the ancestors of today's Shih Tzu breed in the group of ""ancient"" breeds indicating ""close genetic relationship to wolves"". Another branch coming down from the ""Kitchen Midden Dog"" gave rise to the Papillon and Long-haired Chihuahua and yet another ""Kitchen Midden Dog"" branch to the Pug and Shih Tzu. It is also said that the breed originated in China, hence the name ""Lion Dog"", in 800 B.C. There are various theories of the origins of today's breed. Theories relate that it stemmed from a cross between the Pekingese and Lhasa Apso,<ref name=""Clark/Brace""></ref> a Tibetan dog given by the"
"most probably the dog of Tenerife. Some believe the entire Bichon family of dogs can be traced back to the Tenerife dog, while others theorize that the origins are in Malta, citing the writings of Aristotle, and other historical evidence of the early presence of such dogs in Malta. Whatever the actual origins of Bichon dogs, these little dogs soon became devoted companions to the Spanish colonists in Cuba and were highly admired by the nobility. As part of the Cuban Revolution, upper-class Cubans fled to the United States, but few were able to bring their dogs. When American breeders"
"Chihuahua to in the Irish Wolfhound; color varies from white through grays (usually called ""blue"") to black, and browns from light (tan) to dark (""red"" or ""chocolate"") in a wide variation of patterns; coats can be short or long, coarse-haired to wool-like, straight, curly, or smooth. It is common for most breeds to shed their coat. There are many household plants that are poisonous to dogs (and other mammals) including begonia, Poinsettia and aloe vera. Some breeds of dogs are prone to certain genetic ailments such as elbow and hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, pulmonic stenosis, cleft palate, and trick knees."
"Prairie dog Prairie dogs (genus Cynomys) are herbivorous burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. The five species are: black-tailed, white-tailed, Gunnison's, Utah, and Mexican prairie dogs. They are a type of ground squirrel, found in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In Mexico, prairie dogs are found primarily in the northern states, which lie at the southern end of the Great Plains: northeastern Sonora, north and northeastern Chihuahua, northern Coahuila, northern Nuevo León, and northern Tamaulipas. In the United States, they range primarily to the west of the Mississippi River, though they have also been introduced in"
"Chizer The chizer is a mixed dog breed originating in the United States of America. Chizers are a mix of the Chihuahua and the miniature schnauzer. This breed is not recognized by the American Kennel Club. The chizer has a combination of looks from both breeds of dogs, and can vary depending upon the breakdown of the breed. General sizes of a chizer range between 6-14 inches in height and approximately 4-15-lbs in weight. The chizer is a small breed dog, and works great in smaller areas, such as apartments, condos, and townhomes. The chizer comes in a typical variety"
"living Shih Tzu was Smokey from Florida. Smokey lived to be 23 years old. There is a difference between the Shih Tzu of the American Kennel Club and the Kennel Club (UK) : Shih Tzu A Shih Tzu (, ; ), also known as the Chrysanthemum Dog, is a toy dog breed, weighing from 4 to 7.25 kilograms (9–16 lbs) when fully grown. The exact origins of the breed are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the Tibetan Plateau, and then been developed in China. The Shih Tzu is a sturdy little dog with a short muzzle"
"other distraction. This action is thought to resemble the startled response of a group of prairie dogs. Prairie dog Prairie dogs (genus Cynomys) are herbivorous burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. The five species are: black-tailed, white-tailed, Gunnison's, Utah, and Mexican prairie dogs. They are a type of ground squirrel, found in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In Mexico, prairie dogs are found primarily in the northern states, which lie at the southern end of the Great Plains: northeastern Sonora, north and northeastern Chihuahua, northern Coahuila, northern Nuevo León, and northern Tamaulipas. In the United States,"
"Chamuco The Chamuco (a Mexican word which means ""devil"") or Mexican Pitbull is a dog breed not recognized by any dog association. It originated in the center of Mexico. It was developed in Mexico in the 1970s, product of the accidental or intentional crosses of the American Pit Bull Terrier with the now extinct Mexican Bulldog, street dogs, American Bully, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and probably with the Boxer. Its name comes from the Mexican slang ""Chamuco"", which means devil because of its temperament and tenacity. Also it called Mexican pitbull or miniature pitbull, but actually is Dogo-type"
"the idea of pain being transferred to animals from humans originated, which gave way to rituals such as burning the deceased with live dogs, such as the Techichi, to exonerate the deceased human's sins. Chihuahuas as we know them today remained a rarity until the early 20th century; the American Kennel Club (AKC) did not register a Chihuahua until 1904. Chihuahuas are the smallest breed recognized by some kennel clubs. There are two varieties of Chihuahua recognized by the AKC– the Smooth Coat (shorthaired) and the Long Coat (longhaired). Both the Smooth and the Long Coats have their special attractions"
"Hawaiian Poi Dog The Hawaiian Poi Dog ( or ""ʻīlio mākuʻe"") is an extinct breed of pariah dog from Hawaiʻi which was used by Native Hawaiians as a spiritual protector of children and as a source of food. The original Hawaiian poi dog were descended from the Polynesian dogs brought to the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesian people. Genetic studies on the New Zealand kuri dog indicate that the origin of this dog (and therefore probably the Hawaiian dog) is Indonesia. Referred as the ""ʻīlio"" in the Hawaiian language, the modern name of this breed is derived from ""poi"", a"
"children and other dog breeds. However, if properly managed by a dedicated owner, the Chihuahua can adapt to a household environment easily. Pomeranians are the fluffiest of the lap dogs, have a double coat and tend to be a friendly, one-person dog. The Pomeranian is named after the Pomerania region in Central Europe, split between Germany and Poland. The Miniature Pinscher, min pin for short, is a small breed of dog originating from Germany. The breed's earliest ancestors may have included the German Pinscher mixed with Italian greyhounds and dachshunds. Shih Tzu (singular and plural) is one of oldest breeds"
"Mexican prairie dog The Mexican prairie dog (""Cynomys mexicanus"") is a diurnal burrowing rodent native to Mexico. Treatment as an agricultural pest has led to its status as an endangered species. They are closely related to squirrels, chipmunks, and marmots. ""Cynomys mexicanus"" originated about 230,000 years ago from a peripherally isolated population of the more widespread ""Cynomys ludovicianus"". These prairie dogs prefer to inhabit rock-free soil in plains at an altitude of . They are found in the regions of southern Coahuila and northern San Luis Potosí in northern Mexico, where they eat herbs and grasses native to the plains"
"on other continents. This suggests that the modern dogs of the area are not closely related to the ancient Chiribaya dogs. Chiribaya Dog The Chiribaya Dog () or Peruvian shepherd dog (') was a pre-Columbian breed of dog from the southwest of Peru, identified by the 42 mummies discovered by anthropologist Sonia Guillén Oneglio in the Ilo District, Moquegua Region, on the south coast of Peru. It has been established that it was a llama herding dog. The dogs were not only an important part of the social structure of the ancient Peruvians, but they received special treatment after death"
"the Americans for more than 2000 years.” Calupoh Calupoh or Mexican wolfdog (), is a hybrid canine breed native to Mexico. This hybrid breed has been developed since the 1990s from a genetic project that involved the breeding between dogs and wolves, with the aim of carrying out a cultural rescue. Since the Wolfdog was part of the regional culture for a long time. The official breed standard cites the following historical summary: “The wolfdogs of Mexico emerges as a hybridity between the dog and the gray wolf that took place in pre-Hispanic Mexico from the beginning of our era"
"the origins of the name ""Catahoula"" are uncertain, but there are various theories. One theory posits that the Catahoula is the result of Native Americans having bred their own dogs with molossers and greyhounds brought to Louisiana by Hernando de Soto in the 16th century. As for the aforementioned Native American dog breeds, for a time it was believed that they were bred with or from red wolves, but this idea is not supported by modern DNA analysis. Several recent studies have looked at the remains of prehistoric dogs from American archaeological sites and each has indicated that the genetics"
"is very healthy and suffers from very few, if any, health problems. This is due to hybrid vigor. The average chizer life expectancy is anywhere between 12–18 years of age, which is above average for a small breed dog. Chizer The chizer is a mixed dog breed originating in the United States of America. Chizers are a mix of the Chihuahua and the miniature schnauzer. This breed is not recognized by the American Kennel Club. The chizer has a combination of looks from both breeds of dogs, and can vary depending upon the breakdown of the breed. General sizes of"
"first dogs arrived in the Americas 12, 000 years ago, however people and their dogs did not settle in the Arctic until the Paleo-Eskimo people 4,500 years ago and then the Thule people 1,000 years ago, both originating from Siberia. In 2015, a study using a number of genetic markers indicated that the Alaskan husky, the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute share a close genetic relationship between each other and were related to Chukotka sled dogs from Siberia. They were separate to the two Inuit dogs, the Canadian Eskimo Dog and the Greenland dog. In North America, the Siberian"
"confirmed in the United States. The Mexicana (""L. mexicana, L. amazonensis, L. venezuelensis"", and ""L. pifanoi"") and Viannia (""L. braziliensis, L. guyanensis, L. panamensis"" and ""L. peruviana"") strains are not commonly found in dogs. Subgenus Viannia strains are found only in Central and South America, all of which cause leishmaniasis in humans. Traditionally, canine transmission is directly from sandfly to dog. Cases in the United States have proven ""L. infantum"" transmission from dog to dog by direct contamination with blood and secretions, as well as transplacentally from an infected bitch to her pups. This mode of transmission seems to be"
"Shih Tzu A Shih Tzu (, ; ), also known as the Chrysanthemum Dog, is a toy dog breed, weighing from 4 to 7.25 kilograms (9–16 lbs) when fully grown. The exact origins of the breed are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the Tibetan Plateau, and then been developed in China. The Shih Tzu is a sturdy little dog with a short muzzle and large dark eyes. They have a soft and long double coat. Although sometimes long, a Shih Tzu will not always have extremely lengthy hair. Some of them have more short, curly hair."
"All the affected animals descend from a single individual. The gene involved is recessive: the disease occurs only when homozygous (two copies of the gene are present); heterozygous (carrier) animals show no symptoms, but are likely to be much more widespread in the population than affected animals. Today, the breed is found mainly in English-speaking countries, and Southern South America. The main countries are: Argentina, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, the United States of America, Uruguay, and Zimbabwe. Beamish Museum in north-eastern England preserves the Durham breed. Shorthorn cattle were one of the first"
"Calupoh Calupoh or Mexican wolfdog (), is a hybrid canine breed native to Mexico. This hybrid breed has been developed since the 1990s from a genetic project that involved the breeding between dogs and wolves, with the aim of carrying out a cultural rescue. Since the Wolfdog was part of the regional culture for a long time. The official breed standard cites the following historical summary: “The wolfdogs of Mexico emerges as a hybridity between the dog and the gray wolf that took place in pre-Hispanic Mexico from the beginning of our era until the sixteenth century. This practice was"
"""Small Soft-Coated Drop-Eared Hunting Dog"". From this evolved the Tibetan Spaniel, Pekingese, and the Japanese Chin. Another branch coming down from the ""Kitchen Midden Dog"" gave rise to the Papillon and long-haired Chihuahua and yet another ""Kitchen Midden Dog"" branch to the pug and Shih Tzu. Though there is some documentation that indicates Portuguese sailors introduced the breed to Europe in the 17th century by presenting them to Catherine of Braganza, Queen Consort to King Charles II of England, there is more credible evidence that the first Japanese Chin were given as gifts by the Emperor of Japan to an"
"is believed by some that the breed has Basque origins in Spain and was used there by shepherds. Those shepherds might then have emigrated to the West Coast of the United States via Australia. What is known is that it developed in western North America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Australian Shepherd was a particularly tireless sheep herder in the Rocky Mountains because it is relatively unaffected by altitude. Ranchers in Boulder, Colorado, began breeding the dogs which would attract purchasers from as far west as California for their legendary sheep-herding abilities. A theory suggests that they"
"4,000 years ago. The Inuit dogs from Canada (Canadian Eskimo Dog) and Greenland (Greenland Dog) descended from dogs associated with Thule people, who relied on them for transportation from Siberia. In 2015, a study using a number of genetic markers indicated that these were both the same dog and should not be treated as separate breeds, that they maintain an indigenous heritage that predates colonization and the timing corresponds with the arrival of the Thule people, and that they were distinct from Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Huskies and Malamutes. The maternal mitochondrial DNA sequences of the Inuit dogs were classified as"
"and also in certain parts of northern Argentina and northern Uruguay. In the pampas region of these three countries, the official name of ""Pampas"" Deerhound was adopted because it was believed that presence of this breed was restricted only to the gaucho pampas region and to a lesser extent in the Argentine and Uruguayan pampas. Its widespread presence was later recorded in other regions of Brazil. This second hypothesis about this dog breed being native encouraged the Center of Biology of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and the Museum of Sciences of the Pontifical Catholic University"
"Chiribaya Dog The Chiribaya Dog () or Peruvian shepherd dog (') was a pre-Columbian breed of dog from the southwest of Peru, identified by the 42 mummies discovered by anthropologist Sonia Guillén Oneglio in the Ilo District, Moquegua Region, on the south coast of Peru. It has been established that it was a llama herding dog. The dogs were not only an important part of the social structure of the ancient Peruvians, but they received special treatment after death as well. The dog variety has been referred to in various Spanish-language documentaries under different terms, such as ""el perro pastor"
"Chilean Terrier The Chilean Terrier is the first breed dog from Chile. The breed dates back to the late 19th century, resulting from the crossing of the Fox Terrier and other breeds that existed before the arrival of the Spaniards. The Chilean Association of Dog Breeders and Exhibitors (ACEPE, A.G.) has been working on a project that aims to have Chilean Terriers be the first officially recognized Chilean breed, organizing specialized samples, implementing an identification system, and forming a study team. For some time it has been included in the group 11 by the Kennel Club of Chile (KCC), but"
"Brazilian Terrier The Brazilian Terrier is a breed of dog developed in Brazil. It is one of several terriers and one of the two worldwide recognized native breeds of Brazil. The earliest speculation about the origin of the breed theorizes that Jack Russell Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers and Fox Terriers were brought to Brazil from Europe in the 1800s and served as the nearest ancestor of the Brazilian Terrier. And perhaps other breeds such as Miniature Pinschers and large Chihuahuas were also crossed with Jack Russell Terriers to develop this dog. However the most plausible theory is that the breed"
"Chippiparai The Chippiparai is a sighthound breed of dog from the south of India. Thought to be a descendant of the Saluki or Sloughi, today it is found in the area around Periyar Lake. It is used primarily for hunting wild boar, deer and hare. It is also used for guarding the home. Bred by royal families in Chippiparai in Virudhunagar district Tamil Nadu, it was kept as a symbol of royalty and dignity mostly in Tirunelveli and Madurai rulers. The typical color is a fawn, reddish brown, black tinged coat, silver-grey, with very limited or no white markings and"
"and a known statue which features him alongside the Indian Tinjacá in Mucuchíes. Mucuchies Mucuchí (Venezuelan Sheepdog) is a dog breed from Venezuela (specifically from Sierra Nevada de Mérida). The dogs have a short coat with feathering along their limbs. The coat color is either white or white with splashes of colors such as honey or tan, or shades of black and gray. A mucuchí is a relatively large (30–50 kg) dog, sturdily built, of pleasant appearance and a certain grandeur, brown eyes of kindly expression. It is an animal of great energy and despite having developed the instinct of"