There is good angulation between the shoulder blade and upper arm. Shoulders are clean and moderately muscled.
#CHIHUAHUA MUZZLE FREE#
It is free from dewlap, and is thicker in males than in females. The neck is of medium length and slightly arched, blending smoothly into well laid back shoulders.
Longhaired Chihuahuas whose ears droop slightly as a result of the weight of heavy fringing on the ears are not to be penalized.ĭisqualifications: Drop ears after six months of age cropped ears. When the dog is alert, the ears may be raised slightly. A line drawn from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner and a line drawn from the inner corner of the eye to the tip of the ear form a 45-degree angle. This ear carriage is sometimes referred to as “at 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock,” referring to the position of these numbers on a clock face. The ears are normally carried so that the tips point slightly outward. They are set so that the bottom edge of the ear is attached at the same level as the outer corner of the eye. Light eyes in dogs with pale coat colors are permissible but not desirable.Įars are large and erect, broad at the base and tapering towards their slightly rounded points. Eye color varies with coat color, but dark eyes are preferred. Expression is bright and the eyes are luminous.
#CHIHUAHUA MUZZLE FULL#
Accepted nose colors include black, brown, beige, pinkish-beige, or reddish-beige.Įyes are full but not protruding, and set well apart. Serious Faults: Overshot or undershot bite wry mouth crowded teeth missing teeth mouth unable to close. The Chihuahua has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors or level bite. Viewed from the side, the bridge of the muzzle forms a right angle to the line of the forehead. The muzzle is moderately short and somewhat pointed, although it should be broad and deep enough to support healthy dentition. Serious Faults: Flat skull stop with an angle greater than 90 degrees.ĭisqualification: An open fontanel, a hole or gap in the center of the skull, referred to as a molero. The stop is vertical with the line of the skull, forming a 90-degree angle where it joins the muzzle. Viewed from the side, the line of the skull should curve in a semi-circle from the occiput around to the muzzle. The skull is large and well rounded, sometimes called an “apple dome” or an “apple head”. The Chihuahua has a distinctive headpiece that is essential to correct breed type. Chihuahuas are courageous little watchdogs who are more than willing to defend their territory against strange people and dogs.
The Chihuahua’s small size and devotion to its owner have made this breed a popular companion dog. The breed comes in many colors and color patterns, and in both smooth and long coats.ĭespite its small size, the Chihuahua is an alert, active dog with plenty of self-confidence. The Chihuahua is a small, active dog, with a rounded skull a short, pointed muzzle erect ears that flare out somewhat to the side and a sickle tail. The Chihuahua was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1948. Today the Chihuahua is a popular companion dog. Chihuahuas first appeared in American dog shows in 1890. The breed came to the attention of the modern world in the mid-19th century when American visitors to Mexico brought the tiny dogs home. Whether these dogs were Chihuahuas or not is uncertain. It is known that both the Toltecs and the Aztecs kept dogs, some of which were used for food, some for religious purposes, and some for companionship. The history of the Chihuahua is lost in antiquity. The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world and to act as a guide for judges.īreeders and judges have the responsibility to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see that these are not perpetuated.Īny departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work. Toggle Search Search UKC Website Go ▼ Show Menu ▼
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