Chihuahua, Long Coat

Head Information

Chihuahua, Long Coat

Head Type : Round Skull Type : Brachycephalic Top of Skull Type : Apple
Head Plane : Parallel Skull to Muzzle Ratio : Muzzle moderately short Bite : Level or scissors
Ear Type : Prick Ear Set : Moderate Erect Ear Faults : Carried too low; Too erect (Ears should be flaired to the side at a 45 degree angle)
Eye Type : Full, Round, Globular Eye Placement : Set well apart Eye Color : Brown
Eye Faults : Yellow Eyes
Chihuahua, Long CoatBreed Information

Profile Information

Chihuahua, Long Coat

Body Type : Rectangular Coat Type : Medium Long Front Type : Normal Gothic Window
Forechest : Yes Forehand Type : Normal Chest Type : Oval
Topline Type : Level Tuck Up Type : Moderate Backhand Type : Normal
Rear Type : Normal Gothic Window Foot Type : Neither cat nor hare, in between Tail Type : Sickle
Tail Set : Normal Tail Carriage : Gay

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