A Guide To 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.
The long haired Chihuahua typically has a smooth undercoat along with a long overcoat, which makes it difficult to differentiate from the Pomeranian. The American Kennel Club (AKC) defines the hair of this dog as “long coats” or “smooth coats”. A long haired Chihuahua has an apple-shaped head, with big eyes and tasseled ears. Typically the height of a Chihuahua may range between six to nine inches. The exhibited dogs have lesser weight compared to the non-exhibited ones. While the former weighs in at less than six pounds in average, the later may grow up to ten pounds or more.
The personality and temperament of the long haired Chihuahua is the same as the short haired Chihuahua. Both of them are loved for their sweet nature and jovial personality. They are a very alert type of dog and possess a barking aptitude whenever they face any stranger. They can be excellent companions for the elderly and disabled individuals. Friendliness and socialization are their primary skills that make them so adorable to everyone. However, they are also known for their high-strung nature, hence sometimes it becomes really tough to train them.
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 are sensitive to temperature. Although they are well tolerant of warm weather, they cannot handle the cold. Many Chihuahua owners prefer to keep their dogs in coats or sweaters during winter and spring seasons.
Similar to any other long haired breeds, the long haired Chihuahua demands extensive grooming in order to maintain the luster in its wavy hair. Regular care of the hair is necessary to eliminate knots, mats and burs as well as to keep them free from ticks and hitchhikers. Monthly bathing with residue-free shampoo is mandatory.
From a genetic angle, short hair is dominant over long hair. If both the partners are long haired Chihuahua, only then is it possible to have long haired Chihuahuas as offspring. It is the responsibility of the professional breeders to keep good breeding records of their long haired Chihuahuas, so that the highest quality in offspring can be effectively maintained.
Quite obviously, a well-documented purebred is always in demand, hence the price is of course higher than others.
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