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Toytoy🌍 Mexicocompanion dog
Chihuahua
Devoted, alert, bold, lively
Popularity
742
Tiny companion with a big voice; alert watchdog and devoted lapdog.
Lifespan
14–16 years
Coat
smooth or long; smooth is close and glossy, long is flat or slightly wavy
Colors
fawn, black, chocolate, cream, many mixes
Male height
6–9 in
Female height
6–9 in
Male weight
3–6 lb
Female weight
3–6 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
2
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
2
Apartment friendly
5
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
1
