CHIHUAHUA DOG BREEDS

 TYPES OF CHIHUAHUA DOG BREEDS

        Most people don’t know that there are several types of Chihuahua since they mistakenly assume that all Chihuahuas look alike. Sorting out different types of Chihuahua is easy if that person knows the physical difference between various Chihuahua types.Understanding the different types of Chihuahuas is not necessary, but if you’re the kind of dog lover who wants a particular kind of dog from one of the types of Chihuahua breed then in your case it is something you need to know.

          The reason people choose and select a dog from various types of Chihuahua is due to the physical preference on their part. Some like a Chihuahua whose coat hair is even and short. Others like a long-haired one due to the elegant and classic it projects.

Technically there is only one type or breed of Chihuahuas. Breeding standards among several dog kennels like AKC classifies Chihuahuas as a short coat or a long coat. In unofficial standards when a person uses the term “types of Chihuahuas,” he/she is referring to differences of the dog’s body type, head shape, and coat length. These differences are superficial and minor, buy they do provide a person some measuring standard when selecting a dog from various Chihuahua types.

1.SMOOTH- COAT CHIHUAHUA

          The hairs on this dog are shorter which means that it shed less that it’s long-haired counterpart and requires less combing and grooming. Like its long-haired kindred, it is one of the officially recognized Chihuahua breeds. For a dog that possesses short hair, it sheds a lot it making this type of Chihuahua unsuitable for people with dog hair allergies. However, the Chihuahua’s short-haired coat ensures that the dog requires less grooming and virtually no trimming. Of course, it is evident that from time to time the dog needs a bath to be clean. People who have difficulty or simply too busy to comb, groom and trim a Chihuahua dog will often have this dog from other types of Chihuahua. The smooth-Coat Chihuahua comes in different color variations and can either be an apple head Chihuahua or a deer head Chihuahua.

2.LONG-COAT CHIHUAHUA

            This dog type is one of the varieties recognized officially by dog kennels. The hair length of a long-Coat Chihuahua varies, but they are long not short. The dog comes in different colors. In spite of its long hair, it doesn’t shed that much, though you still need to comb and groom the dog to keep it tidy. Trimming is not required for the dog while the groom necessary as it is can be done minimally to the Chihuahua dog. The coat of long-haired Chihuahuas is smooth to one’s touch, and the hair can have the feeling like velvet or whiskery in texture.

         A fair warning, though, make sure that you can attend to this dog’s occasional trimming, daily grooming with a brush and a bathing needs since neglecting those needs can have adverse effects on the dog. The Chihuahua’s long-haired coat takes three or more years to grow at its full length once it reaches maturity. The apple head Chihuahua and the deer head Chihuahua have this kind of coat. This dog is a favorite mostly among dog lovers who like to take their pets to dog shows to compete.


3.APPLE HEAD CHIHUAHUA

           The dog got its name due to its head which has a shape like an apple. The apple head Chihuahua is the most typical dog that one can as pet. In fact, dog shows a Chihuahua having a well-rounded apple shaped head is the primary requirement to be considered as a real Chihuahua. The dog has a snout that is smaller compared to a deer head Chihuahua and its stop is more prominent at a 90-degree angle. Like other types of Chihuahua their coat color varies from one dog to another. Chihuahuas of this type who suffer from hydrocephalus have heads that are big but proportioned to their bodies. Their eyes bulge out from their sockets. If you plan on getting a dog like this from other types of Chihuahua, make sure to check if it has hydrocephalus.

4. TEA-CUP CHIHUAHUA

          This refers to any Chihuahua dog that is at the height of nine inches and weighs only less than five pounds. The Teacup Chihuahua looks and acts like its bigger Chihuahua cousins with size being the only thing that makes them different. Just bear in mind that the Teacup Chihuahua should be an adult dog while fulfilling the height and weight requirements. It the dog outgrew the height and weight requirements when it becomes an adult then it’s not a Teacup Chihuahua.

5. DEER HEAD CHIHUAHUA

        The slightly less-popular kindred of the apple-shaped head Chihuahua and like its namesake the dog’s head is elongated as well as having a narrower snout. Also, the deer head Chihuahua’s body is longer with long legs though this same body. Though the shape of the head is not acceptable in dog show communities, the dog is a favorite by some people as a pet and as a breeding dog by some breeders. Unlike their apple head cousins, this Chihuahua has fewer genetic problems making them the healthiest type of dogs among different types of Chihuahuas. Make sure to check if the dog has a severe health issue before buying it.