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- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Small
- Height
30–33 cm (AKC)
- Weight
5.9–8.2 kg (AKC)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. Both standards call the Cavalier active, and the FCI calls it sporting.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
The coat is silky and of moderate length, free from curl, though a slight wave is allowed, with long feathering on the ears, chest, legs and tail and on the feet.
- Origin
United Kingdom
- Temperament
Both standards describe a gay, friendly, non-aggressive dog with no tendency to nervousness; the FCI adds sporting, affectionate and absolutely fearless. The AKC calls the Cavalier sweet, gentle and very eager to please, and friendly with strangers and other animals.
- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
~13–20 cm (AKC profile)
- Weight
1–3 kg (FCI)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The Chihuahua loves to run and play but can usually get enough exercise in a small space, and the AKC says trotting around after its people is often enough, with short, slow walks to keep it fit.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
There are two coats.
- Origin
Mexico
- Temperament
Big personality, tiny frame: the AKC standard asks for an alert dog with 'terrier-like' self-importance, confidence and self-reliance. The Kennel Club describes a gay, spirited and intelligent dog, neither snappy nor withdrawn, and the FCI a quick, lively and very courageous one.
