Description Of A Long Haired Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is very small-sized dog. It has always been a popular and an adorable dog, loved and owned by many celebrities. There are ongoing debates about the origin of the Chihuahua. Some argue that an old Aztec civilization was the origin of Chihuahua, while some others assert that it came from ancient Egypt. While the former group explains that the Chihuahua was actually brought by Spanish settlers to Mexico from old Aztec, and then it came to the United States, the later group suggests it made its way from Egypt to Spain via Mexico.

Long haired Chihuahuas looks very similar to Pomeranians. The hair of the long haired Chihuahua is commonly known as "long coats" or "smooth coats". With their apple-shaped head, big eyes and tasseled ears, they look simply exquisite. They are the smallest dog in the world. Their size may vary between six inches and nine inches. Show dogs may weigh less than six pounds in average, however the weight of the normal pet dog may be as high as ten pounds or more.

While considering temperament and personality, there is no distinction between the short haired and long haired Chihuahua. Both of them are very loving and affectionate. They have a jovial personality on one hand and also a very alert type on the other. They are the most preferred pets for the elderly and disabled people because of their friendliness and socialization. This breed also has a negative reputation of being very stubborn and van be tough to train. However, following a successful training, this breed turns out to be an excellent pet.

Although it belongs to the Toy group, many standard breeders do not recommend either short or long haired Chihuahua for households with small children. They go very well with adults and offer nice companionship. Due to their small size and fragile bone structure a long haired Chihuahua must be handled very carefully, otherwise there is always a risk for potential injury. They can make friendships very easily with other breeds and animals, such as cats and dogs from other breeds.

Both the short and long haired Chihuahua is highly sensitive to cool temperatures. So, in order to keep them in comfort, they are commonly found in coats or sweaters especially during winter and spring season. Although long haired Chihuahua looks exquisite with its long wavy soft hair, it needs thorough care and proper grooming. Long haired Chihuahuas need extensive grooming in order to remove knots, mats and burs. Also a closer look is required in order to make the dog free from ticks and other hitchhikers. Bathing with residue-free shampoo is important for a long haired Chihuahua. It should be done at least once in a month.

From the genetic perspective, the long haired Chihuahua is the product of recessive genes. It means both the partners must carry these recessive genes in order to have long haired Chihuahua offspring. Professional breeders usually maintain a good track of their long haired Chihuahua stock. They need to maintain an excellent record of each of the dog of this variety in order to ensure the high quality of the breed as well as to customize certain textures over the long coat. When the pedigree is properly documented, the price increases dramatically.

Sandra Dean is dog-lover, owner and breeder of mostly small dog breeds. Although Chihuahuas are categorized in different names such as teacup or tiny toy, AKC specification draws parallels to two Chihuahua types, depending on the length of the hair. If you are seeking basic Chihuahua information this article will provide it to you.