Chihuahuas
Get ready to be enchanted by the delightful Chihuahua, a beloved member of the Toy group renowned for their irresistible charm, graceful presence, and sassy personalities. These pint-sized wonders have a way of stealing hearts while cozying up on your lap, warming your world with their endearing presence.
At Bokee Farm, we have a special focus on breeding long coat Chihuahuas with apple-shaped heads, a rarity that adds an extra touch of enchantment to these already captivating creatures. Known for their sweet demeanor and gentle nature, these long coat, apple head Chi’s possess a reputation for showering their loved ones with even more affection and sweetness.
Prepare to fall head over heels for these tiny, lovable companions as they bring a touch of magic into your life. The Bokee Farm Chihuahuas are ready to steal your heart and become cherished members of your family, offering an abundance of love, joy, and that signature Chihuahua sass. Get ready for a lifetime of delightful moments with these adorable fur babies by your side.
About the Breed
The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a huge personality. A national symbol of Mexico, these alert and amusing “purse dogs” stand among the oldest breeds of the Americas, with a lineage going back to the ancient kingdoms of pre-Columbian times. The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing no more than 6 pounds. The rounded “apple” head is a breed hallmark. The erect ears and full, luminous eyes are acutely expressive. Coats come in many colors and patterns, and can be long or short. The varieties are identical except for coat. Chihuahuas possess loyalty, charm, and big-dog attitude. Even tiny dogs require training, and without it this clever scamp will rule your household like a little Napoleon. Compact and confident, Chihuahuas are ideal city pets. They are too small for roughhousing with kids, and special care must be taken in cold weather, but Chihuahuas are adaptable’¿as long as they get lots of quality time in their preferred lap.
History
Likenesses of Chihuahua-like dogs decorate the artifacts of lost civilizations around the world. Trading among ancient cultures was more widespread than commonly assumed, so it is no surprise that similar dog types took root in far-flung places. How the Chihuahua type first came to the peoples of Mexico, however, is a secret of prehistory. We do know that when the Toltecs held sway in Mexico about a thousand years ago, their breed of choice was the Techichi, a larger, heavier ancestor of today’s Chi.
The Aztecs conquered the Toltecs in the 12th century. Historians credit the Aztecs with refining the Techichi into a smaller, lighter dog. By the time Spanish conquistadors toppled Aztec civilization in the 1500s, the Techichi was so integral to Aztec culture it was considered one of Montezuma’s fabled treasures, once presumed lost forever after the conquest of Cortez.
But the hardy little dogs lived on in remote villages and, in the mid-1800s, when Americans began to take an interest in the breed, they found many specimens in the State of Chihuahua. So it was that this survivor of two lost civilizations gained worldwide fame as the Chihuahua. The first AKC-registered Chihuahua, a little guy named Beppie, was recorded in 1908.
The famous bandleader Xavier Cugat did much to popularize Chihuahuas in the 1940s and 50s. More recently, these natural performers stole the show in “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” “Legally Blonde,” and “Sex and the City.” The minor-league baseball team of El Paso, Texas, is named the Chihuahuas.
Breed Standard
A graceful, alert, swift-moving compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament. You can find the AKC breed standard here.
Size and Weight
A well balanced little dog not to exceed 6 pounds.
Our Dogs
Below is a list of our Chihuahuas
Rolex Super Style (Riki 🇷🇺) Ricki is a Russian Import with an incredible apple head.
Piper
Lemon
