There are two varieties within the Chihuahua dog breed – the Apple Head Chihuahua and the Deer Head Chihuahua dog. They are also nicknamed the Chi-Chi, The Hua-Hua, or the Apple-dome skull Chihuahua.

2024年5月27日 · Weighing up to 6 pounds and only up to 8 inches in height, the standard Apple Head Chihuahua gets its name from its apple-like skull dome. These short- and long-haired dogs are much loved for their saucy attitudes and charming temperament.

2023年3月19日 · An apple head Chihuahua is a subcategory of the popular Chihuahua breed. They have dome-like, apple-shaped heads that are considered standard to the breed. They are known to originate in ancient Central America and are believed to have descended from the ancient Techichi dog.

2017年3月18日 · Thinking about getting an apple head Chihuahua? This article explains everything you need to know about the apple head Chihuahua and also compares it to the deer head variety. Apple head refers specifically to the shape of the dog's head, and the apple head variety is considered the breed standard.

2024年8月5日 · Apple head Chihuahuas are purebred Chihuahuas with a specific head shape. Named for their domed head shape, apple head Chihuahuas sometimes look like they’re supporting giant globes on top of tiny little bodies.

2025年1月5日 · An apple head Chihuahua is a purebred Chihuahua who exemplifies the correct head shape according to the breed standards. They should stand between 5 – 8 inches tall and weigh 6 pounds or less, though many are bigger and heavier than the standard allows.

2024年12月2日 · According to the American Kennel Club standard for the species, the Chihuahua is expected to have “a well rounded, ‘apple dome’ skull, with or without a molera. A molera is a recessed area on the top of the dog’s head that appears at birth.

2024年6月9日 · An apple head Chihuahua is a Chihuahua that has been specifically bred for its particularly appealing head shape. Among the vast array of dog breeds populating the globe, some of them have some distinct features that sets them apart from others.

In fact, purebred Chihuahua dogs are expected to have a well-rounded apple dome, skull, without a molera, according to the standards set forth by the AKC. As for the molera, this is the sunken area found on the top of the head of a dog, a feature that usually appears at birth.

2020年6月2日 · What’s an Apple Head Chihuahua? An Apple Head Chihuahua is defined as having a round skull top, which gives him a prominent forehead. It’s a feature that the American Kennel Club refers to as an “apple dome.” This shape of the head is also considered the Chihuahua breed standard per AKC guidelines.