The purebred ones in Mexico cost 2000-3000 RMB, and the worst ones are domestic hybrids, but the obvious characteristics of Chihuahua are almost invisible.
Chihuahua has four characteristics: small size, apple face, goldfish eyes and erect ears.
Dog selection principle
(1) Eyes are clear and bright. No blue membrane or white membrane, no abnormal secretion, such as yellow gum, tears, etc.
(2) The nose is moist and cool. No dryness, no fever, no runny nose. It is especially important to observe the state of the nose. )
(3) The mouth is no different from smelly, and the teeth are white and neat. Canine teeth usually come out in two months, and the dog's tongue and gums are pink.
(4) The ear canal is clean and tasteless, and the temperature of the left and right ears is the same, keeping it cool.
(5) The dog's forelimb pad is warm, cool and soft. Can't burn, can't dry, can't be hard.
(6) Observe the anus of the dog. The anus of a healthy dog should be clean and free from redness and swelling, and the fur around the anus should be clean and free from dirt, clean and smooth.
(7) Check that the overall fur of the dog should be pushed back from back to front, and the hair roots are free of dander and parasites, the skin is free of rice-like red spots, massive rashes, and large-scale depilation. Pay special attention to check the inside of limbs, nasal fossa and claw seams, and make the whole body hair smooth, smooth, even and without discoloration.
Dog hair is often dyed in various colors and patterns to deceive buyers.
(8) A healthy dog should be in good mental state, lively and active, with flexible limbs, no hunchback and no kicking.
Brief introduction of chihuahua
The smallest chihuahua? Elegant, alert and agile, it is widely loved by people for its symmetrical physique and petite figure. Chihuahua is not only a lovely small toy dog, but also has the hunting and prevention instinct of large dogs, and has the temperament similar to terrier.
English name
Chihuahua state
history
The history of Chihuahua from Mexico to the United States from 65438 to 0898 is still unclear. It has been confirmed that this dog originated in South Astic, and was regarded as a sacred breed by the Incas at first, and then spread to. Some people think that this kind of dog came to the New World with Spanish invaders, or was introduced from China in the early 9th century. In a word, there are different opinions about the exact source of Chihuahua. These imaginary pedestals come from the statues of monasteries in Toltec times and the bones of small dogs excavated in Mexico. According to the image of the dog on China's coat of arms, it is believed that this dog comes from far away Asia. All the above judgments can show that this dog is not from one breed, but has been mated by many breeds since ancient times. Chihuahua Dog Club, founded in 1923, is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. British Chihuahua Club was founded in 1949. It is the smallest dog in the world, also known as the strange doll and bloom dog.
trend
Pomeranian dogs are petite, not afraid of other dogs, very brave, can protect themselves in front of big dogs, and are very exclusive to their owners.
Suitable crowd
Chihuahuas are small in size and have low requirements for living space. Basically, such a space in a general house is enough for them to play. They don't exercise much every day, and they don't often spend time taking them out to play. Very suitable for people who live in apartments now. Chihuahua can stay at home every day, very suitable for busy office workers.
Dog breed standard?
body type
Height: 12 ~ 20cm
Weight: 0.5 ~ 2.7kg.
head
An appropriate arched "apple head" skull with or without a head hole.
Expression: cheerful and lively. Eyes: round, but not prominent, balanced, moderately far away, showing bright dark black or crimson. Dogs with light yellow or white hair are allowed to have shallow eyes. )
Ears: Large, upright ears. When alert, it will stand more vertically, but when resting, it will open to form a 45-degree angle [note: with the midline of the head], forming the width between the ears.
Tone: medium short, slightly sharp, thin cheeks and chin.
Nose: In a golden dog, the color of the nose should correspond to its own coat color, or it should be dark black. In marble, blue and chocolate dogs, the color of the nose should be consistent with its own color; In light colors, reddish noses are allowed.
Bite: It should be horizontal or scissor-like. Overbite or insufficient occlusion, as well as any twisted occlusion or mandible, will be regarded as serious defects and punished.
Disqualification: broken, folded or cut ears.
Neck, topline, body
Neck: slightly arched, elegantly connected to the sloping shoulders.
Topline: horizontal.
Trunk: the ribs extend in an arc (but not too far, barrel-shaped) with good elasticity.
Tail: of moderate length, it forms a sickle shape upward or outward, or it forms a circle on the back, and the tail tip just touches the back. (Never get caught between your legs)
Disqualification: cut tail, born with short tail.
Projectile front
Shoulder: It inclines radially and gradually widens to support the part above the shoulder, and connects and fixes the forelimbs, so that the elbow movement is unrestricted. The shoulders should be balanced and firm, and connected with the horizontal back obliquely (not downward or downward). This way, the chest develops well and makes the predecessor strong, but there can be no bulldog chest.
Feet: small and delicate feet, with toes apart but not forked, and pads with meat pads. It's neither rabbit's feet nor cat's feet. Glue part: well developed.
Hind legs and buttocks
Strong, the tarsal joint spacing is ideal, neither outward nor inward, well stretched, stable and strong. The hind legs and feet are like the front feet.
fine and soft hair or feathers
For short-haired dogs, the coat should be soft, fine, tight, smooth and shiny. (thicker undercoat is allowed. ) The fur covers the whole body evenly, and it is ideal to form a ring at the neck. In contrast, the hair on the head and ears is slightly insufficient. The coat had better be rich. For long-haired dogs, the coat should be soft, straight or slightly curly, and the undercoat is preferred. Ears are decorated with hair. (Ears with a lot of hair accessories may cause the tip of the ear to droop slightly due to hair accessories or ear weakness, but never downward. )
Tail: A rich and long [feathered tail]. Decorative hair is also distributed on the feet and legs. A dog with Mao Cheng trouser legs and rich fur on its hind legs is ideal.
Disqualification: Long-haired dogs have sparse hair and are almost bald.
colour
Identify any color, monochrome, marked or patched.
footwork
Chihuahua dogs should move fast and steadily, and their movements should be firm. The driving force formed by the good stride of the front drive is equal to that of the rear drive. When walking, the tarsal joints of the hind legs are parallel, and the landing point of the hind feet is close to the back of the front feet. When the speed increases, the front and rear feet will be slightly closer to the center line. Viewed from the side, it should show a good stride. There is a considerable stride between the rear drive and the front drive to provide a strong driving force, and the head should be kept high. When the dog walks, the whole topline should be stable and horizontal.
inherited disease
Hereditary diseases: hydrocephalus, urolithiasis and hemophilia.
Common diseases: glaucoma, joint dislocation, cryptorchidism, mites, mitral valve dysplasia.