About the Breed
The Chihuahua is a tiny dog breed known for its compact size, expressive eyes, and large, upright ears. They come in two coat types—smooth and long-haired—and can be found in a variety of colors and patterns. Chihuahuas are lively, alert, and fiercely loyal companions, often exhibiting a bold personality despite their small stature.
Disciplines: Obedience training, rally obedience, trick training, agility, therapy dog work, competitive canine sports, companion-focused activities
Traditional Breed Specific Genetic Tests:
✓ Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA)
✓ Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant)
✓ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Poodle Type, Variants 1 and 2)
✓ Lafora Disease
✓ Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 7
✓ Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4
✓ Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration
✓ Spinocerebellar Ataxia (Terrier Type)