A purebred chihuahua?

Question

i was searching on petfinder for chihuahuas (i'm not a small dog person, and the location was wack, but you know, just to see what i came up with) and i found this guy...

http://www.animalhumanesociety.org/animal_details.asp?idnum=337820&code=dogs

ok, i'm not very smart when it comes to chihuahuas, but to me he doesn't seem like a purebred... maybe mixed with a mini bulldog? (boston terrier bulldog)

ok i'm not into "buying" puppy mill dogs and i only adopt from shelters, and i'm not adopting now anyway, i'm just curious. if u know what he's crossed with, pls tell me!

thx!

Answer 1

Just a poorly bred chihuahua imho doesn't looked mixed just badly bred.

Answer 2

Sure looks like a chihuahua to me.  Maybe has a slight under bite, but other than that, looks like a chihuahua.

Answer 3

I would have to see a side profile of the dog.  Like everyone else said, could be an underbite or a shorter snouted mutt or both.  The ears are really low-set too.  It's either a seriously genetically messed up purebred, or it is a boston terrier chihuahua cross.  If I was just flipping through the pictures, I would have said it was a mix.

$348 dollars?  There better be a good reason why.  Most dog adoption fees are $200 or less from shelters.

Answer 4

chihuahua's come in all different types and size's

a true chihuahua weighs 2-6lbs

they come in all different colors

believe it or not some chihuahua's an be as mean as a pitbull.

The Chihuahua is a lively, charming, and intelligent breed. They are very devoted to their owners, though usually only choose one or two "favorites". Not only do they give affection, they in turn demand it. Their creative and curious nature drives them to create various ways to gain your attention. Owners of more independent breeds may find the Chihuahua too needy. Households with older children are preferred, as they can be injured easily by younger children. Valued for their loyalty and courageousness, they often become "full of themselves" and will challenge much larger dogs and strangers, and because of their size this can often result in severe injuries or possibly death. They are also very suspicious of strangers (which also makes them good watchdogs), and will not let you out of their sight. It's often said they have "terrier-like" qualities... as they are very alert, observant, bold and saucy.

They are very clannish nature, meaning that they'd choose to be with other Chihuahuas, over other dogs. Some can be quite the sun-bathers, choosing to lay in the sun for hours, thought this must be closely monitored to avoid heat strokes. Their gentleness and sweet nature makes them perfect for elderly and handicapped people. Never leaving your side, they will lay in bed with you for hours on end; preferably under the covers... of which they love.

They can sometimes be overly insecure and high-strung, which can result in separation anxiety. Chihuahuas are known to bark excessively when left alone for too long. If you find yourself out of the home for long periods of time, then this is not the breed for you, as they thrive on their humans. They are also not recommended for being in a home with small children (unless raised with them) as they may resort to biting in self defense. Many tend to be fairly dog-aggressive. Their level of devotion to their humans can become a problem, as they are sometimes overly jealous of their humans relationships with one another and animals.

Early socialization with this breed is very important. They should be exposed to different places, people, animals and other dogs, starting at an early age. Socialization with other dogs is a major requirement as most Chihuahuas can be dog-aggressive.

The Chihuahua has a well rounded, apple shaped head. The muzzle is tiny in contrast to the head, will be slightly pointed, and either have a level or scissors bite. Ears are large and erect, spaced far apart and will flair to the sides when relaxed. Their eyes are round and large (but not protruding), very expressive, and should either be dark or ruby colored .The nose is short, pointed, and black. Light-colored eyes, and pink noses are allowed in blonde-colored dogs.

The body is robust and compact, with well sprung ribs. Measurements from wither to tail should be longer than from withers to ground. Shorter bodies are preferred in males. The neck is slightly arched, sloping into lean shoulders, and continuing down into a level topline. Their front legs should be straight, short, and square-shaped, with the back legs being well-muscled and thin. The feet are small and dainty with well split toes. And finally, the long sickle-shaped tail should curl, looping over the back with the tip just barely touching the back.

i own 4 chihuahua's 2 pure breds male and female and 2 chihuahua/rat terrier mixed they are brothers but they don't look like it one is so much bigger then the other one! i took them around people and other dogs and it didn't work they don't like anyone or any other animal   they are a very sassy dog i will say that. but i love them i plan on getting a solid black one cause they are so hard to find and very rare.....

Answer 5

Looks like a pure bred pet quality chihuahua to me. Big but cute even if he won't ever see Westminster.

Answer 6

there's no such thing as a "mini" bulldog.

It looks like a purebred chi with an underbite to me.  Underbites happen.. its a result of poor breeding practices.

Answer 7

As you may know, there are various types of chihuahuas, based on their head shape and length of fur. I think this is a purebred.