If you want to adopt a Chihuahua as your new pet, it’s time to start doing your research to make sure that you know everything that you need to about your potential new dog. One thing you’ll certainly run across is a lot of terms which seem to denote different kinds of Chihuahua, one of which is Apple-head Chihuahua. While these names are indeed descriptive, they don’t actually mean that this is a separate breed.
The name Apple-head Chihuahua just refers to the shape of the puppy’s head. For instance, if their foreheads are broader than their jaw (making their heads roughly apple shaped), then this is known as an apple-headed Chihuahua. As far as the American Kennel Club is concerned, a Chihuahua is a Chihuahua, whether it is an apple-head dog or has a differently shaped skull. According to the AKC, the particulars of the shape of the dog’s head are not indicative of the dog’s lineage or pedigree status, so Chihuahuas with an apple-shaped head are eligible for competition as show dogs and meet the standards of the breed.
One thing which owners need to know about apple-head Chihuahuas is that the shape of the dog’s head can change if the Chihuahua becomes overweight, which makes it very important not to overfeed your dog and to make sure that it receives plenty of regular exercise and a properly balanced, nutritious diet. This is actually a good rule regardless of the type of dog you adopt, since obesity is just as bad for a dog’s health as it is for ours – it can lead to a whole host of different health problems which can be avoided by keeping them at a healthy weight. According to the American Kennel Club, the ideal weight for a Chihuahua is right around six pounds.
The apple head Chihuahua is a very popular type of this small dog and if you’ve decided that a Chihuahua is the dog for you and that this is the type you want to adopt, you need to make sure that you can give it proper care, plenty of attention and that you can keep it safe from harm. Since these small dogs are so protective and tend to be brave, they can get themselves into some serious trouble with other animals if left unsupervised and unprotected, especially outdoors.
No matter whether you decide on an apple-head Chihuahua or a different type of Chihuahua, make sure that you educate yourself thoroughly about the breed, understand their needs and are properly prepared to care well for them and give them the happy, healthy home they deserve.
