On the other hand, is also quite an exotic version of the ancestors of the Chihuahua to climb trees like little monkeys . Hence the long, well -developed fingers , and Chihuahuas are able to use them well .
The most popular and the most realistic theory of the origin of species occurrence connects it with the history of ancient Indian tribes of the Toltecs , Aztecs and Mayans. Before the advent of the Mayan culture of the breed was known very little , but found that in the IX century on the territory of today's Mexico already existed those chi chi - small long-haired, dumb dog. Presumably these were the ancestors of the modern Chihuahua. Images of those chi chi time Toltec found on rocks in the Franciscan monastery (beginning in 1500 ) , since it is known that a part of the monastery was built from materials Chulula Toltec pyramids . These stones are seen carved image and a small dog can learn the modern Chihuahua.
Other historians argue that those chi chi mixed with small hairless dogs brought from China, and as a result of these matings produced those dogs that we see today.
As you know, the Toltecs were conquered by the Aztecs , and for several centuries the small dog is a kind of talisman of rich people. When the owner died, the dog also buried , believing that the sins of the home will pass to the remains of the dog , and thus be able to avoid the wrath of the gods and ensure the safe journey of the soul to the place of the master of eternal rest . Aztec civilization existed 500 years , as long as at the beginning of XVI century Spanish conquerors did not come . Since that time information about Chihuahuas almost did not survive , but there were records that the dogs were on the verge of extinction and is mainly considered as a meat dish .
There is written evidence that Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba , discovered the small , hand-held dogs. Later, at the end of the XVIII century , several Chihuahuas were found among the peasants who live near the ruins of the castle of the last monarch of the Aztecs - Emperor Montezuma . These dogs had a soft spot - neokosteneloe place in the middle of the head, long claws , big eyes , which is typical for the modern Chihuahua. A little later, these dogs have been found in other parts of the country .
Breed got its name from the area where she lived . Chiwawa - Mexican province , which is located in the north- west of the country , in the highlands of Grand River near the Rio Grande.
Chihuahua has gained popularity in Europe and North America, where it has played a significant role in the formation of the toy breeds of dogs.
The first smooth coat chihuahua was recorded in the stud book of the United States in 1904 and in 1907 a book was opened in England. In 1923 he developed the first standard and established fans of the Chihuahua Club of America .
In 1949 he opened the British Chihuahua Club , and the first long-haired chihuahua appeared in England in 1954. In the same year, was developed in conjunction with the Americans and adopted a new standard for the breed . Since 1956, the breed began to distinguish two distinct varieties: long-haired and short-haired . Popularity of the breed in Europe contributed to the famous singer Adelina Patti. In 1890, Mexican President gave her as a gift chihuahua , hidden in a bouquet of flowers.
Today, the Chihuahua can be found in almost all countries, but most loved it in Latin America , the United States , Canada and England . In our country, the first of the breed appeared in 1959. Two long-haired chihuahua Nikita Khrushchev gave the Cubans . It is these dogs, who later worked E.Zharova laid the foundation for the development of the breed in Moscow. In the 60s brought a couple of Chihuahua from Algeria . After 10 years from England arrived longhair male, and then two more from Mexico dog. That is , in fact, all livestock on which the withdrawal.
Today, the opportunities have changed , and only in Moscow for the past few years came from both short-haired and long-haired dogs from the Czech Republic , Yugoslavia, Hungary, Germany , France, Holland, England, as well as from Mexico and the United States. A real opportunity for a fruitful and interesting breeding. Unfortunately, dogs are scattered in different societies , and work to integrate enthusiasts of this wonderful breed in one central club, with a single data bank is just beginning.
Excerpts from the standard FCI N 218 of 06.27.87 , the
Origin. Mexico . General view . Mobile, small dog .
Head . The frontal part of the head has the shape of an apple with a massive brow ridge , between the ears - wide . The transition should be well defined to the top line of the nose. The muzzle is short , the cheekbones are not expressed.
Ears . Large, should not be lowered or hang. Under an angle of 45 ' to the axis of the skull .
Eyes . Large , round, set wide apart . Should not be colorless .
Teeth. Scissor bite , allowed for direct - ticks. The number of teeth is not taken into account.
Neck . Smoothly into the body, without dewlap .
Spina. The line length of the body exceed the height at the withers .
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