blue chihuahua, appearance and facts

Overview

All chihuahuas are unique and have a very strong character and sense of loyalty, they can come in an array of different colors. However, what do breeders mean by a blue chihuahua puppy? And what makes this chihuahua puppy different from other chihuahuas? In fact, this unique chihuahua is described as a chihuahua puppy that is bred to have a dull silver-grey coat with a tinge of blue, they can be an apple head chihuahua or a deer head chihuahua.

You should put in mind that chihuahua’s colors are all accepted by the AKC standard, and they can take part in the conformation show ring.

In this article we will cover:

How a blue chihuahua Is produced?
Risk of pairing two blue chihuahuas
The temperament of this cute chihuahua
Breeding a blue chihuahua
Is a blue chihuahua the right option for you
The chihuahua names based on this color
The price of this special chihuahua

How a blue chihuahua is produced?

a rare solid chihuahua
source: petchidog.com

This chihuahua is a result of mating a tan and black chihuahua, chocolate, or even fawn parents if they carry the recessive blue gene in their line of heritage.

In fact, what you have to remember is that a blue chihuahua doesn’t have blue fur. This color comes from skin pigmentation, not fur color. You may notice that some parts of your blue chihuahua such as lips, nose, eye rims, and paws are black with a steel-blue or navy tint to it. However, it will be easy to notice this magical color when you are outside in bright sunlight.

A solid blue chihuahua is very rare. Mostly, you will come across a blue chihuahua with other colors like blue with tan, blue with white markings, etc.

Both varieties of chihuahua can have this special color, short coat(called also smooth coat) and long coat.

Facts

Some people especially celebrities are ready to pay much more money to get a chihuahua with this unique color. Unfortunately, there are some breeders that will try to sell a gray or silver chihuahua as a blue one, even if the dog’s papers show that because this is not strong proof that the dog is actually that color.

There is only one special technique to follow when you are willing to buy a blue chihuahua. Do it outside on a sunny day, look at the puppy, you will notice a beautiful blue tint on pads, paws, lips, and eye rims, especially on the nose. This way you will be sure that you are getting what you pay for.

As we said before a blue chihuahua can be produced from a tan and black or chihuahua of other colors if the parents have the recessive blue gene. Therefore it is not necessary to look at the parents when you are looking for a blue chihuahua puppy.

The risk of mating two blue chihuahuas

Experienced breeders will never try to make two blue chihuahuas. Because according to the chihuahua club of America the litter may suffer from health issues, especially issues with the substance responsible for the coat’s health. In addition, pairing two blue chihuahuas can result in a variety of health problems, including alopecia, impeded growth, skeletal irregularities, cardiac, and reproductive problems.

Of course, every dog can face some genetic health issues, even if you are following proper breeding practices carefully.

With a lifespan of 14 to 16 years, chihuahuas may suffer from some health issues that are common including:

What you should put in mind is that mating two blue chihuahuas will not guarantee a litter of blue puppies. The paring may result in a litter of browns, tans, and fawns. Because the blue color is a recessive gene, in other words, it can be in the bloodline, but it can surpass one or more generations.

The temperament of a blue chihuahua

As we mentioned before the color of your chihuahua can have a bad impact on her/his health. But it doesn’t have any relationship with the dog’s temperament.

In general, chihuahuas and regardless of their size have a huge personalities. They are very loyal to their owner, with a big personality chihuahuas crave intention from their parents.

Most chihuahuas can’t get along with children or other pets in the household. Due to their small size, they can be injured easily handled too roughly.

Just like larger dogs, chihuahuas need daily exercise on a daily basis.

Also, you should set yourself as the pack’s leader when your dog is very young, especially with dogs with big personalities such as the Chihuahua.

READ MORE ABOUT: Behavior and Temperament of chihuahua

Grooming a Blue Chihuahua

This chihuahua can be a long-haired chihuahua or a smooth chihuahua. They both will need healthy grooming habits.

The short-haired chihuahua doesn’t require a lot of brushing. In other word, you can do it only once in a while to keep the skin and coat healthy.

However, long-haired chihuahua will require regular brushing, two or three times a week.

Like any other breed, a blue chihuahua owner needs to clean and check her ears regularly for any debris, waxy buildup, and/or excess moisture to avoid any type of infection. Nails also should be trimmed.

If you are lucky enough to get this rare chihuahua please make sure to keep that beautiful coat as healthy as possible.

YOU CAN ALSO READ: Chihuahua Grooming Guide _Hair, and Nails

Is a Blue Chihuahua The Right Option for Me?

Onwing this stunning chihuahua dog is like owning any other chihuahua dog, the only difference here is his unique coat color.

However, before buying a blue chihuahua make sure to do plenty of research. After that, you should buy your puppy from reputable breeders who are able to provide you with the puppy’s health certificate that proves that the puppy is in a good condition.

Some experts think that the genetic makeup of a blue chihuahua can be related to certain health problems that the dog holds.

In addition, some breeders pretend to sell blue teacup chihuahuas. PAY ATTENTION!

You should put in mind that breeding small dogs can lead to serious health issues.

Blue chihuahua price

In some countries such as Japan and USA, people can pay $10,000 or more to get a blue one, because the chance of finding a chihuahua with that color in a shelter is very rare.