These adorable chihuahua puppies drew a crowd after they were seen performing backflips on command.

The two-year-old mutts - all siblings born in the same litter - were going for a walk at a forest in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand, on Sunday (January 1).

The owner showed off their circus skills in front of amazed passers-by.

The dogs were seen walking on their hind legs, jumping through their master's arms and doing backflips together.

Several onlookers crowded around the dogs and capture videos on their smartphones.

Tourist Phong Phon, 18, said: ''The dogs were so disciplined and skilful. It was the cutest thing I have ever seen.

''The owner said that he has been training them for their whole life to do this. I felt so inspired when I saw them. The friendship between the animals and the human is beautiful.''