Side by side
Chihuahua vs Mexican lapdog
Photo: Caterinarufo · Public domain Chihuahua
MexicoThe Chihuahua is a toy dog breed from Mexico, known for its compact size and large, upright ears.
- Smallest recognized dog breed
- Kept primarily as a companion animal
- Short- and long-coated varieties
The facts, side by side
| Chihuahua | Mexican lapdog | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | — | Lap dog |
| Origin | Mexico | Mexico |
| Height | — | — |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | — |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Dog breeds, Dog breeds from Mexico.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Chihuahua — Caterinarufo · Public domain · file page
- Mexican lapdog — John Gerrard Keulemans · Public domain · file page
Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under the licence each one names. How Animalso credits photographs.