One Of The Dumbest Dog Breeds Is An El Paso Fave

One of the most popular dog breeds, and an El Paso icon, it turns out is also one of the dumbest ones.

A panel of experts ... defined as such by spilleddaily.com ... got together and came up with a list of the overall dumbest dog breeds of them all and the #13 spot went to a beloved El Paso perro.

You have probably already figured out where this is going as the dog breed in question is hugely popular in the 915. HUGE HINT: 2 of El Paso's favorite things and one iconic location are named after this guy.

He's not very big, and neither is his IQ apparently, but we love the little guy ... folks, meet the Chihuahua.

They can be fast learners, but their retention for teachings doesn’t last too long, which is why they are number 13 on our list. Chihuahuas are actually one of the most difficult breeds to potty train and become attached to their owners, making meeting new people difficult. -

They can also be mean little you-know-what's which is why even haters are respectful of them. That tenacious, unrelenting, attitude sums up El Paso really well. Hence these 3 things:

Chihuahita

El Paso's oldest neighborhood, settled by folks determines to accomplish their goals, achieve their dreams and keep their families tight. A local legend that even loads of money and a proposed sporting venue couldn't run off.

The El Paso Chihuahuas

Our minor league baseball team, The Chihuahuas, have racked up some impressive seasons and are known to opponents, one and all, as "dogs" you want to very careful about having a "dogfight" with. Fortunately, they don't care if you bring a friend.

El Perro Grande Tequila

El Perro Grande tequila was born in El Paso, it's sprit taken to the tastiest agave fields and the result? El Paso's favorite adult beverage now has a distinctive El Paso edge. Voted by Forbes magazine as the best Tequila Blanco of 2023, don't take this guy too lightly either.