| Techichi | |
|---|---|
 A pre-Columbian effigy of a Techichi | |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Breed status | Extinct |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
The Techichi is an extinct breed of small dog bred by the Toltec culture in the 9th century C.E. It is thought to be an ancestor of the modern Chihuahua.[1][2][3][4][5]
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