WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CHIHUAHUAS
Although two varieties of Chihuahua are recognized,
long and smooth-coat, they are genetically the same breed.
SMOOTH:
The term smooth-coat does not mean that the hair is necessarily
smooth, as the hair can range from having a velvet touch to
a whiskery feeling.
LONG:
Long-haired Chihuahuas are actually smoother to the touch,
having soft, fine guard hairs and a downy undercoat, which
gives them their fluffy appearance. Unlike many long-haired
breeds, long-haired Chihuahuas require no trimming and minimal
grooming. Contrary to popular belief, the long-haired breed
also typically sheds less than their short-haired counterparts.
It may take up to two or more years before a full long-haired
coat develops.
COLOR:
Any color-Solid, marked or splashed" from solid blacks
to solid whites, spotted, sabled, or a variety of other colors
and patterns. A few examples are Fawn, Red, Cream, Chocolate,
Blue, and Black. Merle coloring is a spotted coat.
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