Long Haired Chihuahuas

Long-haired chihuahuas are popular. however, the majority of dog organizations and countries around the world including The U.s “AKC“, The”Kennel club” recognize one breed of chihuahua in which there are two varieties:

1. The long coat is called also the long-haired chihuahua
2. the short coat also called smooth long-haired chihuahua

The size, color, and body structure are the same for this breed. The only difference between these two varieties is the length of the coat.

The dog’s Profile
Size	6-9″ in height
Weight	3-6lb
Lifespan	15 – 20 years (and sometimes more depending on lifestyle)
Breed Type	Toy (not 100%)
Purpose	Companion
Fitting	Adult-only houses and apartments
Colors	Black, brown, tan, red, blue, white, and

How long have long-haired chihuahuas existed and how?

Short coat chihuahuas are the most knowledgeable in the world, however, Long coats are very popular as well. The first short coats were introduced and their origins are from the ancient Techihci dog, a small canine that Dates back to Mayan times.

Years later chihuahua becomes popular also in the USA and Canada. From there the dog transitioned into the rest of the world.

Pairing the chihuahua with other toy-sized dogs that were similar in size but they have longer coats, is done by breeding programs.
Papillon, the Pekingese, the Yorkshire terrier, and the Pomeranian are the breeds thought to bring the long coat to the chihuahua.

Some People always confused a long-coated chihuahua to be a pom, especially those who are not too familiar with the Pomeranian.

Long-Haired Chihuahua Appearance: size, color, life span, and coat growth.

Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world according to ACK American Kennel Club, Weighing around 6lb. Chihuahua’s ears are triangular and large, the muzzle is short and their eyes are bright. Also, their legs fit their body.

Long-haired chihuahuas could be an apple head or a deer head.

• Apple head chihuahuas

They are the standard breed. Their muzzle and forehead create a classic L shape. What makes their eyes special, they give us the classic chihuahuas we know.

• Deer headed Chihuahuas

Deer head chihuahua is not the standard breed according to AKC, their muzzle and forehead create an angle of 45 degrees. Their snout is a little bit longer.

• Color

The long-haired chihuahua can have bi or tri-colored coats. The owner may enjoy their multiple colors. Such as black, tan, blue, red, white, brown, and cream.

• Size

As we said before the long-haired chihuahua has the exact same physical qualities as the short.

Concerning Height, most chihuahuas are 6-9 inches at the shoulder

Weight, in general, should not weigh more than 3 kg.

• Coat Growth

It takes sometimes up to 14-24 months of age for a coated chihuahua to get its full coats. The coat texture is soft and can either be flat or slightly curly.

Normally males can have more hair than a female and a larger ruff around the neck. In addition, their ears are heavier and have a harder time standing up.

Other chihuahuas have paper-thin ears and they have no trouble standing up.

Long-haired chihuahuas have 2 coats of fur, soft, fine guard hairs, and a downy undercoat, which make them smoother to the touch than shorts and give them their fluffy appearance.

What is beautiful with long-haired chihuahuas is that they require no trimming because hair only grows to a certain length and then stops. People think that long coats shed less than short-haired and this is not true because shedding varies from dog to dog.

DO keep in mind that a puppy may take up to 2 or more years before a full long-haired coat develops.

• Life Span

There is no difference concerning life span, as we know this breed has a life span that is considered lengthy in comparison to other dog breeds with a range of 14-18 years. You should keep in mind that long-haired chihuahuas can live well into their teens if he or they had a good quality of life.

Long-haired Chihuahua Care

• training

Even with their small size, long haired-chihuahuas are very intelligent and stubborn. Without good training, you will have big chaos at your house.

Before breeding a new chihuahua you and your family members must take into consideration a lot of things such as setting your dog boundaries, the place where they can sleep at night, and the daily meals and their amounts.

In order to avoid some unwanted issues like small dog syndrome, you must be consistent in training your puppy to know the boundaries.

A clicker tool is a great way to stimulate your dog’s brain. They can be used to train them to pay attention. However, you have to notice that long-haired chihuahuas are naturally gifted, they are very smart and curious, which means that this tool will win their attention.

In addition, don’t forget to reward your chihuahua whenever they do something good or they listen to you, the reward can be a touch or some food.

• Food and Diet

Chihuahuas have to eat three to four smaller meals a day, the big meals are for larger dogs. Chihuahuas must chew their food to keep their fine bone structure, especially their lower jaw. Also, dog foods with low salt content to avoid having a sick dog because High salt content foods will dehydrate your chihuahua.

In addition, you have to know that chihuahua’s stomachs can’t process some foods like wheat and barley, then to avoid issues related to this food type try to pick grain-free foods

• Health problems

The biggest nightmare a chihuahua owner may have is that they tend to develop Patellar Luxation. Patellar Luxation affects the knee joint movements, this condition can result in other conditions like osteoarthritis.

This condition has two solutions, the first is using some medication the second used in extreme cases is surgery.

Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia is another bad condition that this breed can develop, because of its smaller size.

To avoid this condition try to feed your dog smaller meals throughout the day, And by buying small dog’s special food.

Your long-haired chihuahua may develop other conditions like Hydrocephalus, Pulmonic Stenosis, Heart Murmur, and Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.

Even after reading the conditions, we have mentioned, don’t worry long-haired chihuahuas are healthy dogs that can live between 15 and 20 years. dissimilar to Teacup chihuahuas, who are known to face serious health issues due to their tiny body.

• Exercising :

Long-haired chihuahuas as we have mentioned a lot of times are active and love to play.

While walking with your chihuahua outside, you must try to use a harness, Because using a collar can result in a lot of damage to the dog due to high pressure on the neck.

We recommend also keeping your chihuahua on a leash because anything at any moment can trigger its wild instinct to chase prey.

Even if they have long coats, these dogs can get cold in colder climates. So, it’s advisable to avoid walking outside during this season.

Long-haired chihuahua puppy

Backyard breeders prefer this variety of chihuahua because of its popularity, especially among celebrities.

The main goal of backyard breeders regardless of their professional level is profit. In other words, some of them don’t care much about respecting breed standards, health, and pedigree.

A purebred Long-Haired Chihuahua puppy should cost between $500 to $1,500 USD. Your puppy should grow at approximately the following rate:

The cost of a purebred long-haired chihuahua starts at around $500 to $1,500. The growth of your puppy should respect the following rate.

• For a male puppy:

6 month:  4 in(height), 2 lb(weight)

12 month: 7 in, 3 lb

18 month: 7 in, 4 lb

• The same rate is correct for a female puppy

Some puppies won’t respect the suggested rate, if your puppy doesn’t grow as you had expected, don’t worry. Long-haired puppies are sometimes delivered in different shapes and sizes. However, You have to take your dog to a veterinarian if you notice that the dog is violently underweight.

Long-haired chihuahua behavior

There is a rumor that says that there is a difference in behavior, and personality of a long-haired chihuahua.
As we know each dog has its own personality. As a result, it’s normal to see the difference between long-haired chihuahuas and short-haired. The length of the coat has nothing to do with such a thing.

The behavior of a dog is affected by a lot of elements. Such as the environment that a dog is exposed to, how he was raised, his training, noise level, and more.

Information about long-haired chihuahua breeding

A lot of chihuahua owners ask if their smooth coat can give birth to a long coat, the answer is yes and No.

All chihuahuas have a set of genes. The set may be short/long,short/short/ or long/long.And keep in mind that the short is dominant over the long.

Grooming a long-coat chihuahua

Long coats need brushing once a week, which means that they require more brushing than short coats.

If you are an owner of a long coat you will need to search for any mats. Because if they are not taken care of they can grow very fast and larger until you have a big issue and the mat may need to be cut off.

it is preferable to search for a mate once a week, thus you can catch them early and fix them.

in addition, you need to keep a close eye on the Bib of the long coats. Because it can become easily attached to that area.

Another important thing you should check is the bottom of the paw pads. As the hairs can grow out from between the pads. this may cause discomfort for the dog and traction issues. To fix this issue clip any stragglers to be upon the pads.

A light shedding is necessary once a year. However, it can be twice per year, if you are living in an area that has all 4 seasons.

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

Long-haired chihuahua temperament

Long-haired chihuahuas are loving pets and have a sense of protection they don’t hesitate to protect their parents when they feel they are in a rough situation. They show their love every time they can.

They tend to build strong bonds with their parents. As a result, they can’t bear to be alone for a long period of time, they may become bitchy.

The characteristics we just mentioned, if combined with another fact that this chihuahua variety is not easy to housebreak. Can give us one result, which is long-haired chihuahuas need someone who can provide them the love they wish for.

For people who are living in apartments, long-haired chihuahuas are the best option. However, there are rumors that say that they do well with children.is that true?

Can this dog get along with children?

Before introducing a chihuahua dog to your kids put in mind that this breed can weigh only 6lb. This means that children can hurt the dog unintentionally while playing. For this reason, chihuahuas are good with adults and teenagers. Because they get the necessary supervision they need.

This breed of dog loves to play. However, they are not able to tolerate hard play. As a result, when they are in a rough situation they may be aggressive and start barking or nipping others. 

Is This Dog Good With Other Pets?

In general, Chihuahuas are gentle and loving pets. When it comes to other animals, they have a very strong preference – other Chihuahuas!

Chihuahuas are known to be nice and loving animals. However, when they are in the same house with other pets, they prefer to be with other chihuahuas.

In reality, if a puppy is well socialized from a very young age he or she can do well with other pets. When older chihuahuas its recommended to pet them with other chihuahuas. Moreover, when chihuahuas feel that they don’t get the attention they need, they may become jealous.

Do long-haired chihuahuas suffer from small dog syndrome?

There are some unwanted behaviors such as Barking, Growling, Snarling, and aggression that long-haired chihuahuas can show. In fact, if you notice that your chihuahua displays these behaviors, this may mean that your chihuahua suffers from small dog syndrome.

An owner and with the help of an expert can correct these behaviors in larger dogs, but it’s almost difficult with small dogs. Sometimes the situation can be worst and difficult to endure. You have to be able to stop your puppy from developing these behaviors by introducing him to larger dogs at a very young age.

Last word

Long-head chihuahuas require a lot of attention( including training, praise, and walking outside), which means the owner must have enough time to afford to his of her little furry friend. They don’t like to be cuddled a lot by their owners. If you have the attention to engage them in dog sports they will enjoy it.

If you are living with kids or your house is frequently visited by other kids, so long-haired chihuahua may not be the right dog for you.

Some chihuahua mixes can be good for you if you are not sure you can take care of a long-haired chihuahua after reading this article. Mixed breed dogs can share the best characteristics of both.

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