chihuahua

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  1. an old breed of tiny short-coated dogs with protruding eyes, originating in Mexico, believed to antedate Aztec civilization.

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  1. an old breed of tiny short-haired dog with protruding eyes from Mexico held to antedate Aztec civilization
  2. a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau
  3. a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico

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  • “Yes. A chihuahua, was he Oh yes.” Mrs. Jongs put Mouse back into the cupboard. —  Hard Rain - Janwillem van de Wetering - Grijpstra-de Gier 11
  • My other chihuahua is 12yrs old and has always eaten Iams as well. —  Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions
  • A man without his chihuahua is prone to spontaneous displays of emotion —  canada.com Top Stories
  • The tiny chihuahua, at most nine inches tall, comes ­second as the nation's most destructive dog, trumping even the rottweiler and the mastiff. —  Daily Express News Feeds
  • There is quite a lot of superficial difference between a chihuahua, a rottweiler and a St Bernard. —  Progressive U - The new media voice for students
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