Chihuahua (dog) Chihuahua (dog) The Chihuahua () is the smallest breed of dog and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of colors, and two coat lengths. The Chihuahua's history is convoluted, and many theories surround the origin of the breed. Both folklore and archaeological finds show that the breed has origins in Mexico. The most common theory is that Chihuahua are descended from the Techichi, a companion dog favored by the Toltec civilization in Mexico. No records of the Techichi are available before the 9th century, although dog pots from Colima, Mexico, buried
Mantiqueira Shepherd Dog Mantiqueira Shepherd Dog The Mantiqueira Shepherd Dog () is a herding dog breed which originated in the Mantiqueira Mountains that stretch across the Southeast region of Brazil. This dog breed is recognized by the SOBRACI in Brazil. Evidence pertaining to the origin of the Mantiqueira Shepherd remains inconclusive, but it is widely believed that they descended from working dogs that were bred in Brazil and were popularly referred to as ""policial"" (a variety of German Shepherd used by police). This may explain the local name by which they are still referred to in the Mantiqueria region. Due to their appearance