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!

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