They are energetic, affectionate, playful, and devoted to their family.

Hamilton Raynor of El Paso, Texas, was the man who registered the first Chihuahua, a long-haired male named Midget, with the American Kennel Club in 1904.

Today, reputable canine organizations recognize only two official varieties of Chihuahuas: long-haired and smooth-haired (short-haired).
















