Chihuahua Trivia

CHIHUAHUA TRIVIA

1) What is the Chihuahua named after?

MEXICAN GENERAL MEXICAN SINGER MEXICAN RIVER MEXICAN STATE

It is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where merchants began selling the small dog to border tourists during the 1800s.

2) What dog was the Chihuahua bred from?

TECHICHI CALUPOH XOLOITZCUINTLE CHAMUCO

It is thought to have been derived from the Techichi, a small, mute dog kept by the Toltec people of Mexico as long ago as the 9th century AD.

3) Which Mesoamerican culture considered the Chihuahua sacred?

SAPOTEC TEOTIHUACAN MAYA AZTEC

The Aztecs, who eventually conquered the Toltecs, adopted the Chihuahua as a sacred icon of the upper class.

4) What trait do Chihuahuas share with human babies?

SOFT SPOT FREQUENT NAPS FEAR OF THE DARK NO TEETH

If you rub your Chihuahua's head and feel an opening in his skull, try not to panic. Known as a molera or "soft spot", approximately 80% to 90% of all Chihuahuas are born with this anatomical feature. It was once even considered a mark of purity in the breed.

5) What fruit do current breed standards compare the Chihuahua's head to?

BANANA APPLE ORANGE STRAWBERRY

The rounded "apple" head is a breed hallmark. Dogs of the older "deer" type, with a flat-topped head, more widely set eyes, and larger ears, may still be registered--but the American Kennel Club strongly prefers the apple shape for show dogs.

6) Which fast food restaurant had a Chihuahua for a mascot?

BURGER KING LITTLE CAESARS TACO BELL SUBWAY

The Taco Bell Chihuahua was an advertising figure and mascot for the restaurant chain from September 1997 to July 2000. Its advertising catchphrase was "¡Yo quiero Taco Bell!" ("I want Taco Bell!"). The character grew so popular that toy figures of the dog were produced, and "Yo quiero (X)" became a recognized piece of pop culture. The dog also started two additional catchphrases: "Drop the chalupa!" (which became an oft-quoted phrase on SportsCenter) and "Viva Gorditas!"

7) What famous explorer may have brought the first Chihuahua to Europe?

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS JOHN CABOT AMERIGO VESPUCCI SIR WALTER RALEIGH

A historical letter written by Columbus to the King of Spain makes reference to the tiny dog, and it is probable that he brought some of the dogs with him on his return journey.

8) Chihuahua's have the biggest _____ of all dogs relative to their body size.

EYES BRAIN TAIL FEET

Relative to their bodies, Chihuahuas have the biggest brain in the dog world. They're quick-witted and easy to train. They are not, however, easy to housebreak as a result of a tiny bladder and a willful personality.

9) What part of the Chihuahua's body is especially fragile?

NECK JAW HIPS FEET

They have such fragile necks that owners are advised to use harnesses rather than leads to protect them from injury.

10) Chihuahuas often have difficulty _____.

SWIMMING SLEEPING GIVING BIRTH MATING

Chihuahua pups have large, round heads that are difficult for their mothers to push through the birth canal. Because of this, cesarean sections are frequently necessary.