What is the difference between a mini chihuahua and a pocket chihuahua, can a pocket chihuahua be walked on the floor? Can a mini be walked on the floor?

There is no difference between a mini and a pocket chihuahua, just a different name. Dogs are meant to be walked on the floor!

The Chihuahua is one of the oldest dog breeds known, native to the Americas, and Mexico's ancient civilization has a deep and close relationship. Chihuahua belongs to the smallest of the small dog breeds, elegant, alert, quick action, well-proportioned body and petite size is widely loved. Energetic. Smaller size, suitable for domestication.

Characteristics

The Chihuahua is not only a lovely small pet dog, but also possesses the hunting and guarding instincts of a large dog, with a terrier-like temperament. They are small in size and do not require much living space, basically the space of a normal house is enough for them to play. They can stay at home every day and are ideal for people who live in apartments. They don't need much exercise, so they don't need to spend a lot of time playing with them, and they are not timid to other dogs, so they are very exclusive to their owners. [2]

The Chihuahua is tough, elegant, alert, and quick, and is widely loved for its well-proportioned body and petite size. Chihuahuas are not only cute little toy dogs, but also have the hunting and guarding instincts of larger dogs, with a terrier-like temperament.

Short-haired and long-haired breeds

The difference lies in the fact that the short coat is glossy, snug, and silky, and the long-haired breeds have a tendency to shiver like the short-haired breeds, in addition to a rich back coat. Chihuahua quite afraid of the cold, should not be raised in outdoor kennels, winter out of the need to add outerwear to protect against the cold. [3]

Coat color

Cream, red, brown, black with fawn. Common colors are: light brown, chestnut, or white. There are patches or spots.

Coat Texture

The coat texture of the short-haired type is very soft, dense, and smooth (undercoat is allowed when the coat is large enough

). The coat covers the body and has a good collar and tail. The head and ears are sparsely coated. Hair on the tail resembles fur.

The long-haired type has a soft, flat or slightly curved coat. The ears are trimmed at the edges (if the ears are thin and trimmed, they may tilt slightly forward, but never downward). Body hair is long but not matted.

Body Type

The Chihuahua is one of the smallest breeds of dog in the world, with a rounded head, large, thin, erect ears, and round, large eyes. The body height is 15 to 23 centimeters, the smaller the more popular the

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is; the weight is 1 to 3 kilograms, and it is best to weigh no more than 6 pounds. The proportions of the body are rectangular; so the length from shoulder to hip is slightly greater than shoulder height. A slightly shorter body is desirable in males, and a weight of more than 6 pounds is considered out of order.

Head

Traditionally, a pure Chihuahua has a fingertip-sized indentation on the top of its head, which is an important criterion for people to distinguish a pure Chihuahua. The best Chihuahuas have a round, "apple-shaped" head. The expression is beautiful, the eyes are large but not protruding, well proportioned and preferably bright black or red (white eyes are permitted in yellowish or white dogs). Ears are large and erect, more so when alert, but at rest they are parted at a 45 degree angle between them. The muzzle is short and slightly pointed. Black, blue, and chocolate breeds all have nose colors that match their body color. Yellowish breeds are allowed to have pink noses. Shear bite or pincer bite. Protruding upper jaw or protruding lower jaw are serious defects.

Body

The neck is slightly arched and perfectly joined to the shoulders. The dorsal line is horizontal. The rounded ribs support the chest, making the body strong and powerful (but not forming a barrel chest). The tail is of medium length, held high or outward in a sickle shape, or curled over the back, with the tip just touching the back (never caught between the legs). Short or broken tails are not good. The forelegs are narrow at the shoulder and taper

downward to become wider, and the forelegs are straight so that elbow movement is not constrained. Shoulders should be up, balanced and firm, sloping toward the back (shoulders should not be down or too low). Broad chest and strong front half, but never like a "bulldog" chest. The feet are slender, with the toes well separated on the pretty little feet, but not too far apart, and the pads of the feet are thick (not like a rabbit's or cat's foot). The ankles are slender.

The hind limbs are strongly muscled, appropriately spaced, not too far in or too far out, strong and sturdy when viewed downward. The foot is the same as the forelimb. Ideally: trimmed hair on feet and legs, shorts on hind legs, collar on neck. Long-haired types are undesirable if the coat is sparse and nearly naked.

Chihuahuas require specialized veterinary care at birth and for their teeth, they also often suffer from neurological genetic disorders such as epilepsy, as well as problems with dislocated joints, and are widely known to leave a fontanelle in their skull, which is simply a poorly fitting skull.

Other Characteristics

Gait: The Chihuahua moves quickly and firmly with a strong hindquarters drive. When viewed from behind, the hind legs are always parallel to each other, and the back foot always lands close to the front foot. Front and rear legs are inclined to lean slightly toward the center line of gravity, so that the speed

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degree accelerated. When viewed from the side, the forequarters are oriented to match the drive of the hindquarters, and the head is held high. In action, the dorsal line remains horizontal and stable. Elegant and effortless, the forelimbs are stretched and sturdy, and the hindquarters are strong in propulsion. When viewed from the side, the stride is proper, and when viewed from the front and rear, the walk is straight, due to the sound bones and muscles.

Character: alert, terrier-like temperament[4]. The Chihuahua Dog Dog has a tough will, is intelligent and extremely loyal, agile, lively and very brave, able to defend itself against large dogs. It is quite afraid of the cold, should not be raised in the outdoor kennel, winter out of the need to add outerwear to protect against the cold.