Coat Length

by | Oct 3, 2015 | Breed Information

Coat Length THE GENETICS OF CHIHUAHUA COAT LENGTH Text And Graphics By: Micki Giroux The length of a Chihuahua’s coat is determined by two genes. The smooth coat gene is DOMINANT (indicated by capital letters), and the long coat gene is RECESSIVE (indicated by...

Teacup Statement

by | Oct 3, 2015 | Breed Information

THE TEACUP STATEMENT 3 The Chihuahua Teacup Myth NO Teacups NO Micros NO Mini NO Pocket Pups The Chihuahua is just a Chihuahua Examples of size difference in one litter.  The Official AKC Breed Standard describes the Chihuahua as a small dog that comes in two...

Molera Statement

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Molera Statement Historically, the Chihuahua developed in Mexico and the United States has displayed a “soft spot” on the top of the head. In the Chihuahua this spot, or fontanel, is known as a MOLERA; and is the same as that found in human babies. In the...

Merle Statement

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Merle Statement Health Problems Associated with the Merle Allele Both heterozygous merle (Mm) and homozygous double merle (MM) dogs may exhibit auditory and ophthalmic abnormalities including mild to severe deafness, increased intra ocular pressure, ametropia,...

Colors & Markings

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Chihuahua Colors & Markings The Many Colors of the Chihuahua CHIHUAHUA COLORS Description Type Code Black S 007 Black & Tan S 018 Blue & Tan S 044 Chocolate S 071 Chocolate & Tan S 072 Cream S 076 Fawn S 082 Fawn & White S 086 Red S 140 Black & Red...

Breed Standard

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Chihuahua Breed Standard General Appearance A graceful, alert, swift-moving compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament. Size, Proportion, Substance Weight – A well balanced little dog not to exceed 6 pounds. Proportion –...