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they were first bred and then forgotten for 1,000 years

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sometimes they were used for food and religious practice

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many people bought chihuahuas and brought them to the usa

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Philadelphia Kennel Club recognizes chihuahuas as "chihuahua terriers"

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"Chihuahuas were not considered a true pure breed yet, as they were very mixed in type." -chihuahua.it

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taco bell made a commercial that introduced many people to chihuahuas, and boosted their popularity.

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chihuahuas are very commonly bred and bought