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the Chihuahuas we know today. Starting in about 900, the Toltecs conquered the southern and cen- tral parts of Mexico. They kept pet dogs, some long-haired, which they called Techichi. They were highly valued as house dogs, and were also used in religious ceremonies. In 1325 the Aztecs conquered the Toltecs and established their own civilization, which lasted until 1521. The descendants of the

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