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Chihuahueno
México FCI 263

The Chihuahueno It originates in Mexico and receives its name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua, place where it was discovered and domesticated from the wild, unlike the belief that exists in some countries that the dog gave the name to the state since the word “Chihuahua” means “arid and sandy” in rarámuri, language of the Tarahumara people. Although it is known as Chihuahua, the official name of the breed is Chihuahua, Chihuahua is the name adopted in United States for the race.

It is believed that they are descended from a race of ancient Hispaniola island, similar but slightly larger, associated with royalty in the Toltec civilization known as the Techichi (found remains of smaller dogs in ancient tombs at Mexico.

Chihuahuas were brought to United States by American visitors who visited the North of Mexico and, later, presented at trade fairs Canófilas where they became known to worldwide.

The history of the race is uncertain, However usually say that it is a breed of Mexico. Are notions of the beginning of the race in several engravings of the Mesoamerican cultures of Mexico, from the north of the country through the center to Yucatan (South). Plying the Toltec cultures, Aztecs, Teotihuacans and Maya.

Another theory says that they populated the continent because they were brought by the first settlers who passed through the Bering Strait. (unproven theory), or that they were brought to Mexico by the Spanish at the time of the colony from China. Another theory says that the Chihuahueño is the result of crossing between other ancient breeds that inhabited ancient Mexico..

One of the first theories was that they simply lived in the wild in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and that they were domesticated by the people of the region until they reached practically all of pre-Columbian Mexico through trade.. These dogs came to board in countries like: United States, Costa Rica, Cuba, most Hispanic countries and Spain.

But among so much theory, something we can be sure, Chihuahuas are well known for its small size and its long, straight ears.

The AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes two varieties of Chihuahuas: long hair and short hair. Many short haired Chihuahuas have very fine hair, but others have a very dense and thick hair. Standards of breeding this dog not generally specify a height, only a weight and a description of its overall proportions. As a result, height varies more than within any other race.

Usually, the height range is between 15 and 25 cm to the cross. However, some dogs grow up the 30 to 38 cm.. AKC show dogs should weigh no more than 2,7 kg; the FCI standards mark dogs must weigh between 1,5 and 3 kg, Although most small dogs are acceptable in the show.

But, quality pet Chihuahuas (that is, those bred or purchased as companions rather than show dogs) can, and they achieve greater weight, until 4,5 kg or more if they have a skeletal structure that allows them to being overweight. This does not mean that they are not purebred Chihuahuas, It only means that the requirements do not have to enter a display. Larger Chihuahuas are seen in the best and worst bloodlines alike..

Usually their teeth are double, This demonstrates the purity of the breed.

Chihuahuas can be many colors, from solid black to white solid, spotted, or in a range of colors including Fawn (coffee), chocolate, blue (grey), Silver, tricolor (chocolate, blue, black or white with Brown and white markings), with lines, and speckled. Each of these colors varies in shades and intensities, coffee may be a term to describe a dog from a cream very pale to dark brown (almost Red), or any key within this range of colours.
The Chihuahua are prized for their devotion and personality. Its state of alert, intelligence and size make them adaptable to a variety of environments, including the city and small departments, and usually live fifteen years or more. Chihuahuas are often viewed as weak and fragile, correct training and socialization can result in an excellent companion animal.

Many Chihuahuas focus their devotion on one person, putting too jealous of human relationships of this person, This can be mitigated through proper socialization. Chihuahuas tend to have a nature of clans, preferring the company of other Chihuahuas over other dogs.

As well, important to take into account, These toddlers, They seem to have no concept of its size, and they may face other larger animals, What can generate damage and injuries to our mascot…

Many Chihuahuas are sensitive to cold due to their small body size.. Chihuahua owners generally dress their dogs in coats in cold weather, but for this, There is to get them, because if you do not, do not leave place fabrics above.

This breed requires a veterinary expert in areas such as development and care dental care. Chihuahuas tend to have genetic abnormalities, usually neurological, as epilepsy, strokes. Like other Toy breeds, They also tend to have dislocation of knee.

Another genetic abnormality in Chihuahuas and other Toy breeds is hydrocephalus., or water on the brain. This condition appears in young puppies and usually results in the death of the puppy, as much, six months of age. It is thought that this disease is diagnosed because the puppy has an abnormally large head during the first months of life, but other symptoms are more noticeable (because “a large head” is a very vague description). Chihuahuas puppies that show Hydrocephalus have patched plates instead of solid bone skulls, and are typically lethargic and do not grow at the same rate as their siblings. A true case of Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed by a veterinarian, Although the prognosis is grim.

However, some Chihuahuas may have what is called a 'head or fontanelle'., and it is completely natural and accepted for race, which is a small hole in the head where they do not have bone, only skin and hair. The Chihuahua is the only breed of dog that is born with an incomplete skull.. Fontanel closes with age, but it requires great care during the first six months until the skull is fully formed.

Chihuahuas tend to eye infections, due to its large, round, protruding eyes and their relative proximity to the ground.

The mottled coloration Chihuahuas, or parents with such coloration descendants tend to a number of additional complications of health. The mottled coloration is a carrier of other possible and severe ocular conditions and blindness, deafness, Hemophilia, sterility, and other medical conditions. Buyers who have or want to buy a mottled Chihuahua must do a research on the potential health conditions of this coloration.

The pregnancy of a Chihuahua, hard 2 months and the offspring measure between 3 cm to 5 cm..

Chihuahuas are omnivores, and you must be careful in providing an adequate and balanced nutrition. At the same time, be careful in not supercharge this small breed. Overweight Chihuahuas tend to have problems in the ligaments, tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis, and shortening of life expectancy.

Some potential buyers looking for extremely small animals; very small dogs, in any way, are false. You can be sick, or malnourished, or, If you are healthy, may suffer from short lifespans and health problems due to extreme dwarfism. They are not normally used for breeding, and may require special care. Some breeders of Chihuahua, they try to intentionally raise very small animals, and they increase the prices of smaller dogs, or specifically advertise very small animals. Most reputable breeders disapprove such practices, noting that it is difficult to predict the adult size of a puppy, and citing other problems discussed earlier.

In practice, there has been an increase in people who want to have a pocket Chihuahua, rejecting the common size, This has changed the traditional scheme of breeding of this breed doing to start through the selection of specimens to breed Chihuahua focusing on the size and eliminate the problems of a puppy born visibly smaller than the others, many breeders reject this practice but it is a fact that the popularity of the "pocket Chihuahua" is here to stay...

The Chihuahua “Deer head” is the original Mexican Chihuahua, He was abroad where changed his appearance through crossing with other breeds, that is when its general appearance begins to change now with the more prominent head and the stockier body and it is precisely abroad where, when establishing the racial norm of the breed, this type of modified Chihuahueño is established as the “standard” When is the original the type “deer” and even went beyond the damage to the original race to disqualify the type “deer” and qualify as one “abnormality”.

This “abnormality” is more popular than any Canófila Federation would like to accept.

“Deer” or “Deer head” These are terms that are used sometimes to describe copies of Chihuahua that does not have the standard appearance of the “Apple head” of the race. These terms are not official.

The heads of deer are not admitted for competition, they are disqualified, they are not for sale.

The “Nano Chihuahua” term used in United States are Chihuahuas that it describes them with his head, and a very long nose, is not something natural, they are like this because they suffered a deformation in the bones due to malnutrition, These terms are not official, and prohibited the sale of the ” Nano Chihuahua “. Those that are accepted are the Chihuahueños “Apple heads”

The life of the Chihuahua is usually ascend to the 15 years of age. The more small are dogs more life they have. Their life expectancy depends first of all of their food (It is necessary, good quality and which have no obesity). Example: Not offer cookies, fat, chocolates, sweet, bread, pork and, much less, chicken bones to chew it becomes small needles, and they stuck in its body until his death. Not to give anything of great food, simply their respective croquettes or latitas for small breeds.

The sexual cycle of the dog is, in comparison with the rest of the domestic animals, is unique in many ways, now that the time lag between periods of estrus (5-7 months) It is very long in proportion to the time of gestation (62 days), and ovulation occurs only once (but in several days) by zeal.

The sexual cycle is divided in 4 stages:

PROESTRO: have an average duration of 3-15 days. External manifestations are increasing the volume of the vulva, Vulvar blood loss and male attraction. At this stage the dog does not support mounting of the male.

ESTRO: popularly known as period of ZEAL. It has a duration of 3 to 10 days. The vulva is enlarged, There is a reduction of losses vulvar and attraction of male: It is at this time when ovulation occurs, mounting of the male and gestation.

DIESTRO: (of 110 to 140 days): This period includes the gestation, childbirth and lactation if occurred fertilization and the regression to normal tissues if not occurred.

ANESTRO (of 150 to 250 days): now there are no external signs and is the ideal for all kinds of interventions (ovary hysterectomy).

So that, ovulation takes place during the mating season and it's a spontaneous ovulation. Most often it is between the day 10 and 14 the beginning of zeal, Although in less of 1 minute can be confirmed with a vaginal smear performed by a veterinarian.

Pregnancy in the bitch has a duration of 58 to 63 days. The normal delivery period ranges from 5 and 24 hours, and alghourscasos, mainly if they are first-time, the time may be extended until 36 hours.

The delivery mechanism is divided into three phases: The first phase corresponds to the opening and relaxation of the cervix for the exit of the puppies.. The female trembles, Pant and may vomit. The vulvar lips thicken and a yellowish-white viscous liquid escapes from the lower corner.. You can see uterine contractions, but always of weak intensity. go in circles, recuesta in soil, and does not want to eat or drink (Although some females show a voracious appetite).

The dog chooses a quiet, dark place, and he prepares his paridera breaking rags and materials; It is desirable to provide elements so that you can make this work, more usual is the role of journal. Nothing should bother to her around. The second phase is the expulsion of the puppies. The female is lying in position on one side, with the face directed towards your abdomen and contractions begin each 2 or 3 minutes, with great effort.

With good education and care, they are excellent family pets, they love to be with people, and they don't like loneliness.

Chihuahueno

4 thoughts on "Chihuahueno”

  1. Hello. I read q race that says call mini. Toy, ECT. There is no, If are bad fornnmaciones genetics that make people to the exponeer the dog in last them three weeks of gestation, without food and deprive it of a good diet, next to his vit, folic acid, in order that the puppies do not reach your normal height and weight, are exposed to malnutrition and cross including same. Gentlemen should be aware of the damage q is doing to following lives, they are lives, Yes, This is really a crime do that . Just for making money, It really NOT worth it penalty, Let the animals with their anatomy such as immunity created by God, and no they are modifying the creation,. I am not personally judging anyone, by maybe we do things because of lack of knowledge and research. only put us on the Zähringer of animals that they feel equal q us, they are lives, If they tell us denunciarian. REFLECTION FOR ALL. NO MOOD TO OFFEND. Thank you

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  2. What is the difference between the head of a deer and the head of an apple?.
    R = the head of Apple has no Horn and his head is as more redondita than deer and grow 2 cm less than the deer
    R = the deer is long-tongued and his head makes it look longer and grows 2 cm more than that of Apple head
    The chiuhauhas of deer's head grows in height approximately in 20 cm.
    The head of Apple chiuhauhas grow in height approximately in 18 cm..
    Thats all thanks

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  3. I have two chihuahuas females and I cross as having two years. What problems face with the minor that has only eight months. I separate them once the big pregnant..

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  4. It was interesting to read that the original race is the head of deer , Since the misinformation there with that head of Apple as the Association kenel club from what I've seen in an animal planet program already very accustomed to
    desgraciar races and harm them
    physically they have marked as
    standard at the head of Apple, It is actually creating them and the original by nature is not a deer head

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