Did the longcoats come as a result of crossbreeding?
No one is really sure how the longcoats came about. Every smoothcoat dog carries a longcoat gene somewhere. Do chihuahuas come in different sizes, ie standard, toy or teacup? There is no such thing as a standard, toy, tiny toy or a teacup chihuahua. The teacup myth was concocted by backyard breeders and puppymills as a ploy for making money, saying these are “special” breeds. The AKC says a chihuahua can be up to 6 pounds. Over 6 pounds is undesirable. What is the difference between a “deer” chihuahua and an “apple dome” chihuahua? The answer is simple, the shape of the head. Deer head chihuahuas have flatter heads, eyes closer together and usually longer noses. Apple dome chihuahuas, which are more desirable, have a rounded head, usually a shorter muzzle and wider set eyes. Is it true chihuahuas tend to prefer companions of their own kind? Chihuahuas can get along well with any other dog, as long as the dog isn’t too rambunctious. They can get along well with cats and even rabbits. Th
