Chihuahua

The Chihuahua’s history is puzzling and there are many theories surrounding the origin of the breed. Both folklore and archaeological finds show that the breed originated in Mexico. The most common and most likely theory is that Chihuahuas are descended from the Techichi, a companion dog favored by the Toltec civilization in Mexico.No records of the Techichi are available prior to the 9th century, although dog pots from Colima, Mexico, buried as part of the western Mexico shaft tomb tradition which date back to 300 BC are thought to depict Techichis. It is probable that earlier ancestors were present prior to the Mayans as dogs approximating the Chihuahua are found in materials from the Great Pyramid of Cholula, predating 1530 and in the ruins of Chichen Itza on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Source: Wikipedia

I never realised that Chihuahuas came from Mexico.

I feel rather stupid now haha thanks so much to Lando

for this great symbol of Mexico, and a card for my

Native Animals collection. Muchas Gracias amiga!

Sent: 22 July 2015   Received: 11 August 2015   Travelled: 20 days