Chihuahua Cobby type: all types of Chihuahua dogs (photo)

Differences in Temperament

Chihuahuas have an extremely stable psyche, which reaches its development within a year. It is difficult to find cowards and hysterics among them, although of course there are exceptions - as many dogs as there are, so many peculiarities. For the owner, this dog will become a wonderful companion and a faithful, sometimes jealous friend. But some representatives of the breed, depending on the different type of coat, may have different behavioral characteristics.

It is believed that dogs with a long coat type have a soft and flexible character and a calmer temperament. Whereas Chihuahuas with short hair are often quick-tempered and live a more active life.

Differences in temperament, height and color

The psyche of Chihuahua dogs is characterized by instability, which manifests itself a year after birth.

Smooth-haired pets often show a quick temper, but are also more active. In contrast, long-haired dogs are soft, calm, and flexible.

A mandatory rule is that the eyes and nose in all cases correspond to the color of the hair.

White, black, red, chocolate, sable, and wolf shades are now considered fashionable. There are dogs with two and three colors.

Moreover, all variations of the Chihuahua are considered the smallest breed. For standard types there is no division into mini/micro (supermini).

At the same time, you can meet miniature representatives, but they become this way due to the presence of a disease (dwarfism) or due to their birth as a result of premature birth. Non-standard pets usually cannot be bred, are not suitable for exhibitions, and have a shorter life expectancy.

Kobe's image: fact or fiction?

Many social media users believe that Kobe's image is nothing more than a publicity stunt. This guess is due to the fact that the cat’s owner is an illustrator by profession. Skeptics consider photographs to be fiction to attract attention to their creative person.

By posting photos of her pet on the Internet, Rebecca became very popular in her field. But attention is also paid to Kobe. She regularly receives offers to work as a model in advertisements for animal clothing, food, pet stores, etc.

Types of colors

Now let's talk about the colors characteristic of the breed. The variety of coat colors of these super small dogs is simply enormous. Even the most picky buyer will be able to find a puppy color that suits his taste. But there is one important rule - the dog’s eyes and nose should always match the shade of the hair.

The dog's mask may be absent or located in different places on the face. The size of the mask may also vary.

Among the variety of shades, modern fashion gives preference to white, chocolate, sable, black, wolf, and red colors. Two-color and three-color dogs also look beautiful. Particularly beautiful is the rare blue Chihuahua, whose eye color is similar to ruby. In general, there are as many colors as you like.

Chihuahua Cobby: type description

The Chihuahua Cobby differs in a number of characteristics, but not all of them are present in each animal. This will not indicate that the baby does not belong to this type, just that a specific sign is expressed to a greater or lesser extent.

Each miniature dog's fur is colored in a variety of colors, and their palette is huge. The most picky buyers will choose a dog according to their taste, but for the breed, the dog’s eyes and nose must match the color of the coat. A purebred dog may have a darker-colored mask located on its face, but it may also be absent.

It is best to choose cobbies in common shades:

white;
chocolate;
sable;
black;
wolfish;
redhead.

Individuals whose fur is colored in several colors, for example, 2 or 3, look beautiful. People often purchase a unique blue dog with ruby-colored eyes.

Appearance and characteristics

Representatives of this species have a stocky build and a dense constitution. Miniature dogs attract attention with a huge head, on which wide-set ears and bulging eyes. Distinctive features are an enlarged neck, a voluminous chest, a flat back, sharply turning into the line of the croup. The animal has small and short legs that are spaced quite widely.

Chihuahua Cobbies with short legs move energetically and impetuously. If you watch your pet, you will notice a pronounced push with its hind legs when running. A purebred dog has thick and at the same time hard hair with a well-developed undercoat.

Character

The growth of a cobby is completed at the age of seven months, at which time his character will be fully formed. The animal should be socialized as early as possible, because then chia produces loyal individuals. You need to remember that a dog becomes attached to only one person, it knows how to subtly understand people, and has amazing intuition.

Cobby is a resilient baby, naturally curious, he can constantly run around the garden, park or forest. He loves to bark, but will never attract the owner's attention if he is busy. The Chihuahua is not intrusive or aggressive, but it is very emotional. The animal has a stable psyche, it is not hysterical, and easily agrees to a change of environment. He should not be frightened, since under severe stress or fright the dog may involuntarily wet himself.

Major diseases

Cobby is a healthy animal; with proper care, it can live for at least 18 years. The puppy's weak point is its teeth. A problem may arise if they are crooked, have yellow plaque or tartar on them. You should definitely show your puppy to the veterinarian, because malocclusion leads to periodontitis and bleeding gums.

To make sure your Chihuahua is in good health, you need to observe its feces. If it is hard and has a slight odor, then the dog is healthy. If there is a foul odor, mucus, bloody impurities, or an unnatural color, then the dog has problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Chunky dogs are prone to some health problems, but they are usually not genetic. Chihuahuas can be diagnosed with:

hidden dislocations of the kneecap;
dropsy of the brain;
blockage of the trachea;
problems with the endocrine system.

Often, wax accumulates in the ears, in which bacterial infections multiply. A pet that obsessively shakes its head may have mites in its ear. A dog's ears sometimes develop a yeast infection and pathogenic parasites.

Description of the breed

British shorthair black silver chinchillas according to all standards should not be white. On the contrary, their true color is black. Their notable feature is the charcoal rim of the eyes and nose. The pads on the paws and the tips of the guard hairs are of the same shade.

According to the breed standard, a cat's eyes must be green. Where does this Internet favorite have such eyes? The fact is that the color of Kobe’s distinctive features is a combination of chinchilla and point colors. The first one has already been discussed above. And the second was previously characteristic only of Siamese cats.

The point color is notable because it is a result of acromelanism. It is characterized by coloring only areas of the skin with low temperatures (paws, tail, ears and muzzle). Jokingly, the appearance of a cat of this color can be described as “white in the middle”, which becomes colored “at the edges”.

This rare British cat, Coby, costs about 35 thousand rubles. Such kittens are born infrequently, but there is still a possibility. So we can easily say that Kobe is not alone.

Chihuahua teacup or mini and supermini

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The very name of this category comes from “tea cup”. Indeed, these dogs are so small that they can easily fit into a large cup. The “mini” category includes dogs whose adult weight does not exceed 1 kg, and “supermini” - from 0.5 to 1 kg, most often 800-1000 grams. It is worth remembering that this is not a separate species or a “breed offshoot”, but rather a breed “anomaly”. The fact is that miniature dogs are practically not suitable for breeding due to difficult births, so it is problematic to consolidate the “miniature” trait.

Of course, minis are very cute little ones, but it is worth remembering that they are more prone to diseases and problems with the coat, they often have a disproportionately large fontanelle, and therefore they require more attention than “standards”. In addition, there are certain risks when buying such a puppy. First, it is difficult for a breeder to predict the actual size of a dog as an adult. It is especially difficult to do this before 1.5-2 months. It will be possible to give accurate forecasts for “adult” weight only after reaching 3.5-4 months. Otherwise there is a high risk of error. We do not recommend buying an exotic variety “for good luck” - the fact is that mini and supermini are significantly more expensive than ordinary sneezes.

And this despite the fact that it will not be possible to exhibit such pets - they usually have visible deviations in appearance. That is, you need to be prepared for the fact that you are buying a friend for the family, and not the pride of exhibitions. The high cost is justified by the incredible cuteness of these dogs. They invariably cause affection.

Types of wool

The Chihuahua's coat differs only in the length of the pile. There are two types of wool:

long;
short.

First type

The long-haired Chihuahua has a fine hair structure. Due to the large length of the coat, such dogs are also called hairy. This type of wool is very soft to the touch.

The “jabot” or fluffy collar looks very beautiful on the Chihuahua’s neck, just like the “pants” on the paws. The fur on the tail is especially thick. The long hair on the ears forms a fringe. On the body, the straight coat is not particularly long, and when touched it is not at all rough.

Curly hair is not allowed by the standard, except for light waves. Also, according to the standard, the undercoat may be absent, although in many cases it is quite developed.

Second type

Short-haired super mini dogs are usually called smooth-haired because this type of hair is very smooth. This structure is also characterized by short, even hairs that fit tightly to the Chihuahua’s body. The coat of this species is very beautiful: shiny, soft and silky to the touch.

Individual hairs may be longer in the neck and tail area. And in the throat area the wool is thinnest. As with other types of wool, the standard allows for the absence of undercoat. Sometimes, in places where the fur is shortest, skin can be seen.

So there are only two types of coat, which are indicated in the standard. If a super mini dog has a mixed or intermediate type, then such an individual is unlikely to fit the parameters of the standard.

Breed description, standards and appearance

The standard of the International Federation of Cynologists (FCI) No. 218 dated June 23, 2004 provides for 2 types of Cobi Chihuahuas, long-haired and short-haired. The standard includes the following characteristics:

the head is large in size, round in shape, resembling an apple;
muzzle - slightly flattened, short, with an upturned nose, usually called baby face;
eyes - large, slightly bulging;
ears - not very large, erect, widely spaced;
physique - powerful with well-developed muscles;
The coat is thick with a dense, warm undercoat.

She is quick in her movements and has a long stride. At three months of age, a Chihuahua should not weigh less than 400-500 grams. A chihuahua that is too small will have major complications during birth. An adult dog with proper development weighs 1.5-3 kilograms.

An overfed Chihuahua can weigh more than three kilograms, which is bad for the dog’s health. At the age of 3 months, a Chihuahua Cobby puppy should already have canines and 12 incisor teeth. If the teeth have not yet grown, have a crooked shape, and an ugly gray color, it is better to refuse such a baby.

The baby's teeth are very vulnerable. If the structure or bite is incorrect, plaque forms on them, which in turn leads to the formation of tartar and early tooth loss.

Attention! Periodontitis can be prevented by brushing your mouth with a special toothpaste and regularly visiting the dentist.

Kobe as a cat breed

Because of everyone's attention to the blue-eyed person, swindlers bred their own breed of cats, which they called Kobi and sell the kittens for crazy money.

In fact, Cobby (in the nickname without one “b”) is just the constitution of the animal. It is typical for the following cats :

British;
Scottish;
Persian.

With this type of constitution, pets have a wide sternum, short stature, short limbs and tail. If you follow the information about the characteristics of the breeds, then Coby is most similar to a British or Scottish cat. But for both of these varieties this eye color is completely uncharacteristic. It can be honey, yellowish, brown or soft blue shades, but not blue, like the Internet star's

People in the know suggest that Kobe is not a purebred British Shorthair. Unfortunately, there is no reliable information about the pedigree of this cat.

But there is an assumption that someone in his family had the albinism gene, which reflected so beautifully on the breed. This theory is confirmed by the tips of the pet’s ears and tail, on which remnants of gray fur are barely visible. When genes are combined, albinism is a dominant trait, so it can easily be passed on from generation to generation.

Usually the albinism gene is accompanied by deafness, but this misfortune bypassed the blue-eyed beauty.

Body types

Currently, the standard adopted by the English Kennel Club recognizes two body types of Chihuahuas:

cobby;
dir.

Cobby type

I would like to immediately note that some sellers describe this type of Chihuahua as a “Coby”. But this is not true, since the name of this species comes from the English “cobby-type”, accordingly, the correct word would be “cobby”, with two “b”.

The Cobby type of mini dog has a dense and stocky body structure. Micro representatives of the breed with this body type have peculiar characteristics that are different from the other species:

Cobby's head is like a mini dog of quite large volume;
huge round eyes combined with a snub nose, for which the breed received the nickname “baby face”;
the ears are smaller in size, but quite wide at the base;
the Cobby type dog has a larger distance between the ears, as well as between the eyes;
quite voluminous chest;
dense and muscular legs of short length;
the powerful tail has a seal in the middle;
The dense coat of the Cobby type has a particularly pronounced undercoat;
While moving, this type of Chihuahua makes a powerful push with its hind limbs.

Deere type

The deer-type dog is very similar to a small fawn, which is why this species is also called “deer-type”. A Chihuahua with a dire body type has its own characteristics:

head dir type of mini dog of small volume;
the elongated muzzle seems light in appearance;
large ears are very similar to the ears of a bat;
the chest of the dir type is smaller than that of the cobby type;
the paws are slightly longer and thinner than those of the other type of body structure;
thin tail of greater length;
medium thick hair with virtually no undercoat;
A Chihuahua of this body type has to take more steps while moving, since its hind legs push off the ground much weaker than a Cobby-type mini dog.

Although the standard recognizes both types of body structure for the toy breed, breeders generally prefer the cobby type.

But many unscrupulous sellers, for the purpose of profit, try to sell Chihuahuas with other body types for as much as they are not worth. The standard only accepts two types of body structure, so be extremely careful.

To help you figure out what is true and what is false, here are examples of unofficial Chihuahua body types:

Aboriginal - oval head, sharp muzzle, ears, like eyes, are too close to each other, heavy weight, large tail lying on the back - all these characteristics do not fit into the Chihuahua breed standard.

English - the following features do not fit the mini dog standard: large body weight, large build, rough skeletal structure.

Extreme - the standard Chihuahua does not have such characteristic features as bulging eyes, overly thin legs, or a small head. These super micro dogs most likely suffer from dwarfism, which causes big problems. They need careful care and constant attention. They are sometimes confused with "babyface" due to their round eyes and snub nose.

Exotic - the same features as the extreme type, only even smaller in stature.

Classic - mini dogs of this false type are somewhat similar to representatives of the dir type. But the head has less volume, the muzzle is longer, and the angle of the hock joints is incorrect.

These are only the most common false body types of the Chihuahua breed, but any unscrupulous seller can come up with as many beautiful names as he wants in order to sell his product as expensive as possible.

To avoid problems in the future, especially if you plan to breed Chihuahuas or take part in shows, choose dogs only of the standard types accepted for this breed.

So if you are offered a Chihuahua with a beautiful, even familiar name, for example, a micro “baby-face” dog, before buying, compare its parameters with the standard of this breed.

Official and unofficial varieties of Chihuahua

There is an official division into long-haired and smooth-haired dogs. The former's hair is soft, silky, and does not frizz. There is undercoat.

The latter have short, but dense hair. Just such dogs come in two types - cobby and deer-type.

In addition to the official ones, they also offer false types. If you are looking for a cobby, beware of buying the artificial variety instead.

Representatives of the “aboriginal type” are brought from Mexico. They are distinguished by a sharp muzzle, closely spaced eyes and ears.

At the same time, the pet has significant weight, violating the standard for the breed. He also has a large tail. The “English type” is distinguished by its massive build, rough bone structure, and unusually high weight, exceeding that of a cobby.

“Extreme type” dogs have doll-like heads that appear artificial. Their eyes are too bulging and their limbs are too thin. They are true dwarfs.

Representatives of the “exotic version” are even more miniature compared to the extreme one. The “classic version” resembles the dir type, but has a more simplified skull shape, an incorrect angle of the feet, and an overly elongated muzzle.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

look sophisticated and elegant;
sociable and playful;
are distinguished by loyalty and love for their owners;
They make sensitive watchmen;
do not need a large living space;
if you accustom your Chihuahua Dir to a tray or diaper, then you can forget about walks in inclement or too cold weather;
do not require complex and time-consuming care;
You can take such a dog with you on any trip;
smart and trainable.

Minuses:

You cannot buy such dogs for families with children;
may be injured during a jump or fall;
if not properly raised, they can show aggression even towards their owner;
monogamous - they recognize only one owner in the family;
can bully other people's dogs on the street;
sometimes they are quite jealous;
They don't like dogs of other breeds.

IMPORTANT!

When training a Chihuahua Dire, it is necessary to take into account that physical methods of influence cannot be used during training.

Opinions of dog handlers about the varieties of Chihuahua

Professional dog breeders do not recognize Chihuahua breeds that differ from the official Chihuahua variety.

Other variations will be taken into account only if they meet all the requirements for the breed to the maximum extent possible.

Most often, the cobby type is chosen for breeding. At the same time, serious dog handlers completely exclude the previously discussed false types.

In their opinion, mixed Chihuahuas appear due to erroneous crossing, negligence of the owners of the nursery, and the occurrence of marriage in the tribe.

The International Cynological Federation provides for certain deviations within the breed regarding proportions and physique.

According to the organization, all dogs with very high legs, a lightweight skull and body should be discarded.

Note that it is almost impossible to find a pure Chihuahua of the Cobby type. The majority of representatives possess features of both standard varieties.

Therefore, when choosing a purebred pet, you should study the performance results of its parents at exhibitions and take into account the experience accumulated by the breeder.

If you need a pet for yourself, and not for competition, then you should also make a choice with caution, so as not to end up as the owner of a sick dog. At the same time, a high-pedigreed Cobby puppy will be quite expensive, which cannot be said about the price of a false type.