Dog Breed Blog

Chihuahua Appearance: The Chihuahua is a bit longer than it is tall, typically having a height of 6 to 10 inches. It is considered to be the smalled dog breed in the world. The Chihuahua has a small head resembling the shape of an apple and a short snout that is pointed slightly. The Chihuahua’s eyes are big, round and dark in color. Their ears are erect and large compared to the size of their head. Their nose is typically black. The Chihuahua either has a short or long coat. The short coat is smooth and glossy, while the long coat has a soft texture and tends to be feathered on the back of the legs and tail. They come in many colors, including black, white, tan, dark brown, grey, chestnut, fawn, brindle and merle just to name a few. They may have a solid color, spotted or tri-color. Their tail is medium to long and curled over their back or to the side.