Which is smaller, a Chihuahua or a fennec fox?

At 1.5 – 3.5 lbs for an adult fennec fox, its clearly smaller than the Chihuahua that can grow as much as 6 lbs according to the AKC breed standard for the Chihuahua. The deer head Chihuahua can grow more than 6 lbs. read more

No, the Chihuahua is not a direct descendent to these foxes despite they looking and behaving almost the same. Even the nearest, most fox-like dog, which is the Volpino, is not a descendent of the fox family. read more

“The Chihuahua does have an uncanny resemblance to a tiny desert animal — Fennecus zerda, or the Fennec fox. Luminous eyes, large erect ears, small feet, and a preference for living in packs of ten to twelve, the Fennec fox shares many characteristics of the Chihuahua. read more