What is the smallest dog breed in the world, and how much does one cost?

Dogs are a very common canine mammal, also the most widely kept pet, and indeed humanity's most loyal friend; many people in the city keep dogs, big ones, small ones, adorable ones, furniture-destroying ones, enough to meet the needs of all kinds of people. So, what is the smallest dog in the world?

1. What is the smallest dog in the world?

1. The smallest dog in the world is the Chihuahua, originally from the Americas, with a body height of 15-23 cm, a weight of 1-3 kg, a rectangular body proportion, a round head, large thin erect ears, round large eyes, and a coat commonly in light brown, chestnut or white.

2. The Chihuahua is the smallest of the small dog breeds, widely loved for its well-proportioned build and petite size; it has a lively and cute personality, plenty of energy, loves being pampered, can be a little jealous, and has traits such as being elegant, alert and clingy, but it is afraid of the cold.

3. A Chihuahua reaches adulthood at 1-2 years old, begins to enter old age at 7, and at 10 it is equivalent to a 70-year-old person; of course, a healthy Chihuahua can stay with its owner for a few more years, and living to 13-14 makes it a real longevity star.

4. Besides the Chihuahua, the Yorkshire Terrier (height 18-23 cm, weight 1-3 kg), the Pomeranian (shoulder height 22-28 cm, weight 2-3 kg), and the Papillon (body height 25—30 cm, weight 3-5 kg) are all small breeds, all petite and endearing dogs.

2. How much does a Chihuahua cost?

On the market, the price of a Chihuahua is generally between 500-10000 yuan; prices differ depending on the place, the grade and the background, and also vary with age, coat colour, size and appearance.

1. Different places, different prices: generally speaking, in mega-cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen the cost of living is high, so dog prices are somewhat higher too, with purebred Chihuahuas mostly costing 3000-4000 yuan each, while in smaller cities the price is lower, and in remote areas it is lowest.

2. Different grades, different prices: purebred Chihuahuas are also graded, generally divided into three grades - pet grade, kennel grade and show grade; pet grade costs 1000-3000 yuan each, kennel grade 2000-5000 yuan each, and show grade from 5000 yuan to over ten thousand yuan.

3. Different backgrounds, different prices: this background refers to where the Chihuahua comes from - it could be from a dog dealer, an ordinary pet shop or a kennel, with prices going from low to high; those from dog dealers are the cheapest, pet shops are relatively reliable, and kennels are the most trustworthy.

4. If it is not purebred and only shows a few Chihuahua traits, the price is 100-500 yuan each; if it basically has some Chihuahua traits, the price is 500-1000 yuan each; for a purebred dog matching all Chihuahua traits, the price is around 2000 yuan each; for a Chihuahua with show potential, the price is around 5000 yuan each; and for a Chihuahua qualified for showing, the price is 20000 yuan each and above.

The above is an introduction to the Chihuahua, the smallest dog in the world; the Chihuahua prices mentioned above are for reference only, and the specific price is subject to local rates.