Perfume Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 My first dog was a Chihuahua and she lived to the ripe old age of 18. I've always had a fondness for the breed and although I was contemplating purchasing either a Shetland Sheepdog or a Japanese Spitz, I opted for the Chihuahua instead as I didn't want to risk ending up with a very vocal breed which both the SS and the JS are known for. I've always looked at photos of Chihuahua pups but have found that there seems to be a trend towards the Deer type rather than the apple head. Both are equally gorgeous but I do prefer the shorter nosed, apple head type. I don't know if it's just me but years ago the apple head was more prevalent but not so much nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm not a chihuahua person but I suspect it's to do with health, trying to breed less exaggerated types. That is starting to happen with a few breeds now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I have noticed the same thing, we got our short haired girl about 18 months ago, it took me ages to find one with a nice apple head. I really don't like the racey look to me they don't look like true chihuahuas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfume Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 On 10/11/2014 at 9:15 PM, Rascalmyshadow said: I have noticed the same thing, we got our short haired girl about 18 months ago, it took me ages to find one with a nice apple head. I really don't like the racey look to me they don't look like true chihuahuas. Having had a chihuahua before, I always find myself looking at photos of Chihuahuas and have found a trend towards the Deer type. I would love a nice apple head with a shorter nose, preferably a cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The chihuahuas in the ring these days are anything but less exaggerated. They're bred for the shortest noses and the roundest heads from what I see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfume Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 On 11/11/2014 at 11:05 AM, 2010 said: The chihuahuas in the ring these days are anything but less exaggerated. They're bred for the shortest noses and the roundest heads from what I see! I haven't been to a dog show in years but the pups I see advertised appear to have a narrower head and a pointier, longer muzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I prefer a slightly longer nose myself. Moose and Nacho are both a bit of a combo, apple heads but longer noses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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