Excerpts from the CKC Chihuahua Standard.
Long Coat Chihuahua Origin and Purpose The world’s smallest dog, theChihuahua is the breed of dog considered truly indigenous to theWestern Hemisphere. The breed’s name indicates its ancestors came from the State of Chihuahua inMexico. However, the breed’s origins more properly belong to the whole of the country. It is thought that theChihuahua is derived from an earlier breed known as Techichi, popular during the Toltec period, around the 7th century A.D. It is said that the Long Coat variety was developed entirely in the United States by crossing the Short Coat to the Papillon and the Pomeranian. TheChihuahua has evolved primarily as a human companion. General Appearance A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression. Compact, and with terrier-like qualities. Temperament Saucy, superior intelligence, generally reserved towards strangers. Size A well-balanced little dog not to exceed 6 lb. (2.7 kg), 2-4 lb. (1-2 kg) preferable. Colour: A solid colour. Marked-a solid colour with markings of another solid colour(s). Splashed-irregular, patched solid colour on white or white on solid colour. Merle shall disqualify. Long Coat The Long-Coated variety of the Chihuahua is judged by the same standard as the Short-Coated variety, except for the following: Coat In the Long Coats the coat should be of a soft texture, either flat or slightly wavy, with undercoat preferred. Ears fringed (heavily fringed ears may be tipped slightly, never down). Feathering on feet and legs, and pants on hind legs. Large ruff on neck desired and preferred. Tail full and long (as a plume). |