OTHER NAMES: Chihuahua dog
ORIGIN: Mexico
SIZE TYPE: Small & Tiny dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Toy dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 12 -18 years
TEMPERAMENT: Alert, Devoted, Quick, Courageous, Lively
HEIGHT MALE: 6–10 inches (15–23 centimeters)
FEMALE: 6–10 inches (15–23 centimeters)
WEIGHT MALE: Under 6 pounds (Under 3 kilograms)
FEMALE: Under 6 pounds (Under 3 kilograms)
COLORS: White, black, tan and many other colors
OVERVIEW
Chihuahuas are not only cute small dog toy, but also have a large dogs hunting and guarding instincts, with similar Terrier temperament. The dogs were divided into long and short for. The dogs petite size, other dogs is not timid, to master very exclusive heart. Short and long for difference is shiny, skin, soft undercoat. Long wool breed Chihuahua except the back wool rich, like Shorthair as shivering tendency.
A graceful, alert, swift-moving compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.
BODY TYPE
A properly proportioned Chihuahua is slightly longer (measured from prosternum to point of buttocks) than tall (measured from the withers to the ground), and length of the front leg (measured from point of elbow to the ground) should approximately equal one-half of the dog’s height. Whether the dog is standing or moving, the line of the back is strong and level. The loin is moderately short and deep, with very little tuck-up. The ribs extend well back and are well sprung, but not barrel shaped, forming a body that would be heart-shaped if viewed in cross-section. The brisket extends to the elbow. Viewed from the side, the forechest extends in a slight, gentle curve in front of the forelegs.
COAT
The Chihuahua comes in two coat types, and it may be single or double coated. If undercoat is present, it is soft, dense, and close fitting.
Smooth Coat - The outer coat is soft, glossy, and close fitting. The hair is longer on the neck and tail. Sparse coat on the throat and abdomen is permitted, but hairless dogs are not acceptable.
COLOR
White, black, tan and many other colors
TEMPERAMENT
Alert, projecting the 'terrier-like' attitudes of self importance, confidence, self-reliance.
TASTY TIDBITS
Although the Chihuahua most of the time in the home, but the cleaning work is done. At least a month to give it a bath, Naga Moriyoshi doll cleaning times more, this is because they are the long hair is easy to pick up some dirt, then back hair to often undertake combing, should use soft brush comb brush, and velvet cloth so bright. The ears should always clean. Also, Chihuahuas nails grow very fast, and relatively thin, regular to trim its nails.
ORIGIN: Mexico
SIZE TYPE: Small & Tiny dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Toy dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 12 -18 years
TEMPERAMENT: Alert, Devoted, Quick, Courageous, Lively
HEIGHT MALE: 6–10 inches (15–23 centimeters)
FEMALE: 6–10 inches (15–23 centimeters)
WEIGHT MALE: Under 6 pounds (Under 3 kilograms)
FEMALE: Under 6 pounds (Under 3 kilograms)
COLORS: White, black, tan and many other colors
OVERVIEW
Chihuahuas are not only cute small dog toy, but also have a large dogs hunting and guarding instincts, with similar Terrier temperament. The dogs were divided into long and short for. The dogs petite size, other dogs is not timid, to master very exclusive heart. Short and long for difference is shiny, skin, soft undercoat. Long wool breed Chihuahua except the back wool rich, like Shorthair as shivering tendency.
A graceful, alert, swift-moving compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.
BODY TYPE
A properly proportioned Chihuahua is slightly longer (measured from prosternum to point of buttocks) than tall (measured from the withers to the ground), and length of the front leg (measured from point of elbow to the ground) should approximately equal one-half of the dog’s height. Whether the dog is standing or moving, the line of the back is strong and level. The loin is moderately short and deep, with very little tuck-up. The ribs extend well back and are well sprung, but not barrel shaped, forming a body that would be heart-shaped if viewed in cross-section. The brisket extends to the elbow. Viewed from the side, the forechest extends in a slight, gentle curve in front of the forelegs.
COAT
The Chihuahua comes in two coat types, and it may be single or double coated. If undercoat is present, it is soft, dense, and close fitting.
Smooth Coat - The outer coat is soft, glossy, and close fitting. The hair is longer on the neck and tail. Sparse coat on the throat and abdomen is permitted, but hairless dogs are not acceptable.
COLOR
White, black, tan and many other colors
TEMPERAMENT
Alert, projecting the 'terrier-like' attitudes of self importance, confidence, self-reliance.
TASTY TIDBITS
Although the Chihuahua most of the time in the home, but the cleaning work is done. At least a month to give it a bath, Naga Moriyoshi doll cleaning times more, this is because they are the long hair is easy to pick up some dirt, then back hair to often undertake combing, should use soft brush comb brush, and velvet cloth so bright. The ears should always clean. Also, Chihuahuas nails grow very fast, and relatively thin, regular to trim its nails.