Chion

The history of the Chihuahua is complicated by the many different theories. One such theory is that they were brought by Spanish traders to Mexico from China. It is said that they were then bred with the local native dogs and produced the Chihuahua of today. Another story indicates that they originated from the Techichi dog in the 9th century. The Techichi dogs were thought to be used as guides to the afterlife and were sacrificed and buried with the dead. Other stories say that the Chihuahua was used for food. However, the part of the story that everyone seems to agree on is that the Chihuahua was found in the late 1800s in a town called Chihuahua in Mexico. Soon after, they were brought to America where they were accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1904. The Papillion originated in France in the 1500s when they were called a Dwarf Spaniel and is thought to be a descendant of the European Toy Spaniels. This fluffy dog was popular with Louis XIV and other wealthy Europeans. The early Papillon had droopy ears but somewhere along the line, they ended up with erect ears. This change is depicted in paintings from the 13th through the 15th centuries during the Renaissance period. Now, there are two types but the erect eared Papillon is most popular. The droopy eared Papillon is called the phalene, which means moth in French. During the 20th century, the Papillon made their way to the United States, where they became popular in the dog shows. The American Kennel Club accepted the Papillon to their roster in 1915. The Chion is an adorable mix of these two popular pups.