The dog is said to have been in an area of ancient ruins in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, in the late 1800s. How they actually got there is a mystery that cannot be answered for lack of witnesses, but there is speculation about their descent (1, 2).
Seattle's climate is classified as oceanic or temperate marine, with cool, wet winters and mild, relatively dry summers. The city and environs are part of USDA hardiness zone 8b, with isolated coastal pockets falling under 9a.
June through to September are the months when Seattle is most likely to have days with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. 1  Days per month in Seattle of at least 60, 70 or 80 Â°F. 2  Days per month on average in Seattle when the minimum temperature drops to 32 or 40 Â°F or below.