a state in northern Mexico. Area, 247,000 sq km. Population, 2 million (1976). The capital is the city of Chihuahua. The eastern part of the state is a semidesert upland plain with elevations of mainly 1,000–2,000 m. The Sierra Madre Occidental, which reach an elevation of 2,591 m, occupy the western part. Cattle raising is extensive, and irrigated land is cultivated, mainly for cotton. The mining of complex ores and nonferrous metallurgy are centered in and around Chihuahua, Hidalgo del Parral, and San Francisco del Oro. Timber is procured in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
a city in northern Mexico; capital of Chihuahua State. A major industrial, transportation, and commercial center of northern Mexico. Population, 364,000 (1975). Chihuahua is a railroad and highway junction. The city’s main industry is nonferrous metallurgy, that is, the smelting of lead and other nonferrous metals. Chihuahua also has light industry, as well as food processing, chemical production, and metalworking.
a breed of pet dog developed in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The Chihuahua is a small dog, standing 17–22 cm high. It is a delicate breed, with a long body, a rounded head, a small pointed muzzle, slightly bulging eyes, and large erect or pendant ears. The breed has two varieties: the long-coated, which has a long wavy coat with fringed ears, a ruff, and feathering on the legs, and the smooth-coated, which has a short, thick, shiny coat. Coat colors include brown, white, cream, black, and various shades of red. The Chihuahua is common throughout the world.