How are Chihuahua dogs

They are the smallest dogs in the world: affectionate, adorable and protective. You can take them in one hand, and you can have them on your lap as long as you want, because they barely weigh a few 3kg. In addition, they have a very long life expectancy, of 20 years, so if you are looking for a small breed dog with which to spend many years of your life, this is undoubtedly yours.

Discover how are the Chihuahua.

Physical characteristics of the Chihuahua

These are very small dogs, with a height at the withers between 15 and 25 centimeters, and with a weight between 1 and 3kg (although they can reach 4kg). Two types are distinguished, which are:

• Apple head chihuahua: they are the most common, their head is apple-shaped. The ears are large and set straight apart, and their eyes are bulging. The body is small, and thin, with a small tail that turns on the back.
• Deer head chihuahua: it is something bigger than the previous one. The head is somewhat longer, and they are also taller and more slender.

In addition, some have long hair and others have short hair, of very different colors: white, brown, black, cream. They can also be tricolor.

Character of the Chihuahua

Although it may seem otherwise, they are generally quiet dogs, that live well with other dogs and with people. Of course, with strangers they can be very nervous; And if they are not educated from puppies they can be very possessive with their family, something that has to be avoided, because even if they are small, they are still dogs that need a series of basic care to be happy (daily physical exercise, playing with family, feeling loved).

So, what did you think of the Chihuahua?