Apple head VS Deer Head Chihuahuas
There is often confusion among Chihuahua owners, potential owners and even breeders in regard to the apple head Chihuahua and the deer head.
Are there two different varieties of Chihuahuas? The answer is no, in regard to head shape, size or body structure. There are 2 different varieties in regard to coat…
There is the short haired (or smooth coat) which is the most widely known and most popular and the long haired which is increasingly becoming more popular in both the show ring and for owners. No matter which type, both should follow the same standards regarding appearance (aside from coat length) and body structure.
The different between an apple head and a deer head Chihuahua is:
The skull on an apple is rounded, the skull on a deer head is more narrow
The snout on an apple is moderately short, the snout on a deer head tends to be longer
For this reason, a deer head Chihuahua will resemble an actual deer or a small baby doe.
Over the course of many generations, breeders have been producing different shaped heads. As this physical traits became more and more apparent, the breed was unofficially categorized with one of the two head shapes.
The terminology that is used is based how the Chi’s dome, muzzle and overall head are shaped.
While many people believe that either type fits the standard, this is not so.
Now, do keep in mind that both are popular and both are found in purebred Chihuahuas. The main time when this issue would come into play is if one wished to enter their Chi in an AKC, CKC or FCI conformation event, where the dog is judged on how closely he resembles the ideal standard in regard to appearance.
There is debate over which feature should be a breeding goal: to meet AKC breed standard guidelines for the betterment of the breed or meet the high demand of potential owners who favor one shape over the other. The crossing of the chihuahua with poodle is the chihuahua poodle mix or the chipoo.
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Are there two different varieties of Chihuahuas? The answer is no, in regard to head shape, size or body structure. There are 2 different varieties in regard to coat…
There is the short haired (or smooth coat) which is the most widely known and most popular and the long haired which is increasingly becoming more popular in both the show ring and for owners. No matter which type, both should follow the same standards regarding appearance (aside from coat length) and body structure.
The different between an apple head and a deer head Chihuahua is:
The skull on an apple is rounded, the skull on a deer head is more narrow
The snout on an apple is moderately short, the snout on a deer head tends to be longer
For this reason, a deer head Chihuahua will resemble an actual deer or a small baby doe.
Over the course of many generations, breeders have been producing different shaped heads. As this physical traits became more and more apparent, the breed was unofficially categorized with one of the two head shapes.
The terminology that is used is based how the Chi’s dome, muzzle and overall head are shaped.
While many people believe that either type fits the standard, this is not so.
Now, do keep in mind that both are popular and both are found in purebred Chihuahuas. The main time when this issue would come into play is if one wished to enter their Chi in an AKC, CKC or FCI conformation event, where the dog is judged on how closely he resembles the ideal standard in regard to appearance.
There is debate over which feature should be a breeding goal: to meet AKC breed standard guidelines for the betterment of the breed or meet the high demand of potential owners who favor one shape over the other. The crossing of the chihuahua with poodle is the chihuahua poodle mix or the chipoo.
http://www.aboutdogfacts.com/apple-head-chihuahua-care-facts-and-pictures/
http://www.aboutdogfacts.com/chihuahua-poodle-mix/
http://www.aboutdogfacts.com/
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