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The smallest dog in the world, and the oldest breed in North America, the Chihuahua was named for the Mexican state where it was first discovered. However, its ancestors were from the Asian continent where such tiny dogs were prized and specifically bred. Historians assume that the breed arrived with explorers who sailed the coast in an attempt to find a way around North America. There is some evidence that it was present in the days of the Pre-Columbian Indians. Chihuahuas as a breed have a great deal of variation in both size and weight, with more emphasis being placed on a well-balanced body. However AKC draws the line at six pounds for a show dog. (continued below)