10 intelligent animals that entertained the world (With Pictures)

8. Gidget, the Taco Bell Chihuahua

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Gidget was born on 7th February, 1994. At the age of about three years, she bagged a modelling assignment for ‘Taco Bell’, a taco restaurant, in Mexico. Initially, she as cast as the girlfriend of the lead which was to be played by a dog named Dinky, whom Gidget replaced. Another Chihuahua, Taco, was Gidget’s stand-in for the commercials which made her a great favourite. After the ad went off-air in 2000, she continued with her career in the glitzy industry of entertainment. After suffering a stroke, she was euthanized on July, 21, 2009. Her death was mourned by fans, as well as Taco Bell Corp.