What's the difference between a mini Chihuahua and a pocket Chihuahua? Can Pocket Chihuahua walk on the ground? Is the mini okay?

There is no difference between a mini and a pocket chihuahua, but the name is different. Dogs used to walk on the ground!

Chihuahua is one of the oldest known dog breeds. It originated in America and has a deep and close relationship with the ancient civilization of Mexico. Chihuahua is the smallest breed of small dogs. It is elegant, alert and quick-moving, and is widely loved by people because of its symmetrical physique and petite figure. Full of energy. Small size, suitable for home use.

Appearance characteristics

Chihuahua is not only a cute little pet dog, but also has the hunting and prevention instinct of large dogs, and has the temperament similar to terrier. The area is small, and the requirements for living space are not high. Basically, the space like ordinary houses is enough for them to play. Being able to stay at home every day is very suitable for people living in apartments. I don't exercise much, so I don't need to take him out to play. I'm not afraid of other dogs. I have a monopoly on my master. [2]

Chihuahua is strong-willed, elegant, alert and quick-moving, and is widely loved by people for its symmetrical physique and petite figure. Chihuahua dogs are not only cute little toy dogs, but also have the hunting and prevention instinct of large dogs, and have the temperament similar to terrier dogs.

Short-haired species and long-haired species

The difference is that the short hair is shiny, close-fitting and supple, and the long-haired species has the same tendency to tremble as the short-haired species except for its rich back hair. Chihuahuas are quite afraid of cold, so they shouldn't be kept in outdoor kennels. They need to wear coats to keep out the cold in winter. [3]

Coat color

Cream, red, brown, brownish black. Common colors are: light brown, chestnut or white. Having patches or spots.

hairiness

Short hair coat is very soft, tight and smooth (enough wool)

Allow Underhair when you are big). It is best to be covered with hair, with fur collar and tail. Hair on the head and ears is sparse. The hair on the tail looks like fur.

Long-haired coat is soft, flat or slightly curved. There are decorative hairs on the ear edge (if the ears are thin and have more decorative hairs, the ears may lean forward slightly, but never downward). The hair on the body surface is very long, but it does not mop the floor.

body type

Chihuahua is one of the smallest breeds of dogs in the world, with a round head, big, thin and straight ears and round and big eyes. Height 15 ~ 23cm, the smaller, the worse.

Three-flower chihuahua

People love it; Weight 1~3 kg, preferably no more than 6 kg. The proportion of the body is rectangular; So the length from shoulder to hip is slightly greater than the shoulder height. It is ideal for men to be short, and it is disqualified to weigh more than 6 kg.

head

The traditional purebred Chihuahua has a fingertip-sized concave hole on its head, which is also an important criterion for people to distinguish whether Chihuahua is purebred. Chihuahuazui

Okay, it's a round "apple-shaped" head. Beautiful expression, big eyes but not prominent, well-proportioned, preferably bright black or red (pale yellow or white dogs are allowed to have white eyes). The ears are large and erect, and they remain upright when alert, but when they are still, they will separate, and the angle between them is 45 degrees. The muzzle is short and slightly pointed. Black, blue and chocolate varieties have the same nose color as their own body color. Pale yellow varieties are allowed to have pink noses. Scissor bite or pincer bite. Maxillary protrusion or mandibular protrusion are serious defects.

body

The neck is slightly bent and perfectly combined with the shoulders. The topline is horizontal. Round ribs support the chest, making the body strong (but not forming a barrel chest). The tail is of moderate length, held high or sickle-shaped, or rolled on the back, and the tip of the tail just touches the back (never caught between your legs). It is not good to have a short or broken tail. The forelimb shoulder is narrow and gradually descends.

The slope is wide and the front legs are straight, which makes the elbow movements unconstrained. Shoulders should be upward, balanced and firm, and inclined to the back (shoulders should not be downward or too low). Broad chest and strong front half, but nothing like bulldog's chest. The feet are slender, the toes are just separated on the beautiful feet, but they should not be too wide, and the pads should be thick (unlike rabbit feet or cat feet). The ankles are slender.

The hind limb muscles are strong, and the distance is appropriate, not too inside or too outside. Looking down, they are strong and firm. Feet are the same as forelimbs. Ideally, the feet and legs are decorated with fur, the hind legs have shorts and the neck has a fur collar. Long-haired type is not good if the coat is sparse and almost naked.

Chihuahuas need special care from professional veterinarians at birth and their teeth. They often suffer from some neurogenetic diseases, such as epilepsy and dislocation of patellar joint. As we all know, their skulls have fontanels. Simply put, their skulls are not closed tightly, and Chihuahuas have a small hole in their heads.

Other functions

Gait: Chihuahua is fast and firm, with strong hindquarters. From the back, the hind legs are always parallel to each other, and the foothold of the hind legs is always close to the front feet. Both front and rear legs tend to lean slightly to the center of gravity to speed up.

Chihuahua with red and white flowers

Speed up. Viewed from the side, forequarters guide, hindquarters drive and support. During the operation, the topline remains horizontal and stable. Elegant and effortless, the forelimbs are stretched and firm, and the hindquarters have strong propulsion. From the side, the stride is appropriate, and from the front and back, walking is a straight line, which is because the bones and muscles are sound.

Personality: alert, similar to terrier's temperament [4]. Chihuahua dogs are strong-willed, intelligent, extremely loyal, agile, lively and brave, and can resist big dogs. It's quite cold, so it's not suitable for keeping in an outdoor kennel. It is necessary to wear a coat to keep out the cold when going out in winter.