Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a tiny toy sized dog from mexico. The body is longer than it is tall. The head is well-rounded, apple in shape and the muzzle is short and pointed. Puppies have a soft spot on the top of the skull, which usually closes by adulthood. The large, round eyes are set well apart and are dark, ruby, and may be lighter in white dogs. The erect ears are large. The tail is long, sickle-shaped and either curled over the back or to the side. The coat can be short, long and wavy or flat. All colors, both solid, marked or splashed are accepted. Colors include, but are not limited to, black, white, chestnut, fawn, sand, silver, sable, steel blue, black & tan and parti-color.