History. Chihuahuas remained a rarity until the early 20th century, and the American Kennel Club did not register a Chihuahua until 1904. In a 1520 letter, Hernan Cortés wrote that the Aztecs raised and sold the little dogs as food.
What breed of dogs did Aztecs eat?
Above all the Aztecs enjoyed eating small, hairless, mute dogs brought to Aztec markets from the town of Acolman - the 'itzcuintli', a relative of the chihuahua (Pic 1).
Did the Aztecs have Chihuahuas?
When the Aztecs came into power, the nobility of that society owned the little dogs. These dogs were more than just companion animals. This dog was believed to have been bred with the Xoloitzcuintli, the Mexician hairless dog to produce the Chihuahua as we know it today.
Did ancient Mexicans eat Chihuahuas?
In fact, about 10% of meat consumption of the ancient Mayans came from their beloved dogs. It's hard to comprehend why these people decided to eat such a “sacred” pet. But some researchers believe that the civilization faced major food shortages and had to resort to such consumption.
Were Chihuahuas meant to be eaten?
The breed usually eaten was the Techichi which was a mute dog that the modern Chihuahua is thought to be derived from. The dog pots in Colima in west Mexico show fattened Techichis which provide visual evidence for this practice.
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