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【Long-haired Chihuahua】The difference between Chihuahua and Pomeranian

2022-03-17 / 921 Read

Pomeranian and Chihuahua are also common pet dogs. Although they look different, they are also Small dogs, there are still similarities in all aspects, the following summarizes the differences between Pomeranian and Chihuahua.

【Long-haired

Pomeranian

Pomeranian Originally originated in Germany, it is a dog with a compact body, short quilt and noble pride. A Pomeranian generally weighs about 4-5 pounds and is about 18-20 cm tall at the shoulder. The whole head is balanced with the body, and the facial expressions are very cute and sweet. The muzzle is relatively short, straight and refined, allowing the mouth to open freely without being rude.

Skull close together, slightly rounded skull, small ears set high erect, eyes dark, bright, medium in size and almond shaped. The neck is short, meeting the shoulders just enough to hold the head high, the back is short with a level topline, and the shoulders and legs are moderately muscular.

The hind legs and hips are at the right angle to the hindquarters. The rump is well positioned behind the tail. The Pomeranian has a double coat with a soft and bushy undercoat. The coat is long, straight, shiny and coarse in texture. The thick undercoat supports the outer coat, allowing it to stand up on the Pomeranian's body.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is native to Mexico, small in size, clever in character, and courageous. The height at the shoulder is about 15-23 cm and the weight is 1-3 kg. The skull must be well developed, in the shape of a dome of Western architecture, the cheeks and cheeks are slanted, the cheeks and cheeks are slanted, the ears are large and erect, slightly tilted back, the eyes are large and round, but not too protruding, the distance between the eyes is slightly apart, and the color is dark and bright. Mainly, the bridge of the nose is straight and of moderate length, and the nose is small and slightly sharp.

Chihuahuas are divided into long-haired and short-haired. Short-haired Chihuahuas have short hair, while long-haired Chihuahuas have thicker and thicker hair. The short-haired species of Chihuahua should be soft, tight, shiny and covered all over the body; the long-haired species should be soft, straight, and have a long, curly coat, covering the limbs and toes.