Techichi dogs were a normal part of Mayan culture, although they were used mostly as a food source and hunting companion, rather than a pet. (4/15) by Judy Powell December 31, 2020, 4:40 pm Judy Powell 0 Previous 4/15 Next View full list See more Previous article As the modern version of these dogs grew in popularity with American tourists who brought them home to the United States, the breed eventually was given the name “Chihuahua,” after the region where it originated. Next article When the Toltecs conquered the Maya, they integrated the dogs into their own lifestyle but began to keep them as pets. By the time Aztec culture dominated pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, the Chihuahua’s ancestors were revered as mystically powerful. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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