How Do You Recognize A Deer Chihuahua?
First of all- let me emphasize that the AKC doesn’t recognize our beloved deer Chihuahuas. In fact, many lovers of Chihuahuas have a hard time deciding whether there ARE types of Chihuahuas. You will get two arguments- Yes and NO. The NO’s state categorically that any reputable seller will sell you a standard dog and should not charge additional for Deer, Apple/Dome heads, Teacup as there is no such thing. However, by simply admitting that you can breed for these differences, you admit to a TYPE of Chihuahua. The excuse is that the AKC doesn’t recognize them, however, there are MANY popular breeds that the AKC doesn’t recognize at all, such as Rat Terriers, Jack Russels, etc. The AKC show requirements for the chihuahua state that the dog must be under 6 pounds, yet early (hundred year old) pictures show chihuahuas being held by royalty and show the larger deer chihuahua and NOT the stunted show chihuahua of today. The current AKC standard of show chihuahua is only about 40 years old an
