This breed got its name from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, thought to be the major border crossing when this dog was brought into the United States. (2/15) by Judy Powell September 23, 2020, 11:29 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The Chihuahua is in the toy breed group and its classification is a lapdog, companion. Next article Each major kennel club around the world has its own standards in regard to size, however most state that he Chihuahua should be 6 pounds ( 2.7 kg) and under. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.