Types of Chihuahuas
Different Types of Chihuahuas
How many types of Chihuahuas are there? Do you know the
answer? Well if you answered two you are correct. The truth is
there are really only two types of Chihuahuas.
Now, there are several different hair coat colors and sizes,
just like in other breeds, but different color and sizes of
Chihuahuas are still the same breed.
One type of Chihuahua is the long haired Chihuahua. Long
haired Chihuahuas have a hair coat of one to two inches in
length. Normally the hair does not grow longer than this and
they never need to be trimmed. Long haired Chihuahuas do
however need more grooming than the other types of
Chihuahuas.
The only other type of Chihuahua is the short haired
Chihuahua. These are ones most commonly seen with short and
slick hair coat. Obviously these dogs need much less grooming
than the long haired Chihuahuas.
Long haired Chihuahuas should be brushed weekly with a good
quality brush like the Furminator. This helps to remove any
matted hair, and will reduce shedding in the house.
Both types of Chihuahuas are the same in terms of
personality, temperament, and health. Which one you choose is
really just a matter of your preference and how much dog
grooming you want to do.
Most people are not even aware that there are long haired
Chihuahuas so do not even think about getting one. Also, most
of the famous Chihuahuas have been short haired.
If you show Chihuahuas, in most dog shows, there are two
separate categories for the types of Chihuahuas, one for short
haired, and one for long haired Chihuahuas. However some shows
put them in the same class. One type does not have an advantage
over the other type though.
Now that you know that there are only two types of
Chihuahuas, it make your choice much easier doesnÕt it? But
now you have to decide what type of coat color and sex you want
your Chihuahua to be!
Contacting other Chihuahua
Owners.
|