The Chihuahua is the universally accepted smallest dog breed. It is very popular among people from different backgrounds. The recent trend suggests an increasing celebrity ownership for this special type of dog. There are different views about the actual origin of the Chihuahua. While many researchers argue that it was the gift from Aztec royalty and then brought to United States through Mexico by the Spanish settlers, some others believe ancient Egypt was the original root of Chihuahua and then it made its journey to Mexico, and then Spain.

The long haired Chihuahua has a significant similarity to the Pomeranian because of their smooth undercoat with a long overcoat. The hair of this dog is known as “long coats” or “smooth coats”, as specified by the American Kennel Club (AKC). They look very cute with their lovely big eyes, apple-shaped head and fringed ears. A standard Chihuahua may have the height of six to nine inches. However, the show dogs have lower weight than those dogs not groomed for show purposes. Shows dogs have weigh about six pounds or less, while the ordinary pet dogs may weigh ten pounds or more.

The temperament and personality are same for both the short haired and long haired Chihuahua. They are marked by their loving and affectionate personality. A very alert type of dog, Chihuahuas can keep you busy and engaged with their sweet jovial personality. With their excellent friendliness and socialization skills they can offer ideal companionship to elderly and disabled individuals. They are very stubborn sometimes, so it becomes a hardship to train them. However, as a pet a trained Chihuahua is an excellent selection.

Chihuahuas, both short and long haired, are not recommended for households with children. Chihuahuas belong to Toy group and are really nice for adults with their sensitive companionship. But their fragile bone structure and small size can lead to potential injury to them if they are handled badly. This may occur with little children. With their strong socialization skills they can make friends with other animals such as cats and dogs from other breeds.

Both the short and long haired Chihuahua is highly sensitive to cool temperatures. So, in order to keep them in comfort, they are commonly found in coats or sweaters especially during winter and spring season. Although long haired Chihuahua looks exquisite with its long wavy soft hair, it needs thorough care and proper grooming. Long haired Chihuahuas need extensive grooming in order to remove knots, mats and burs.

Similar to any other long haired breeds, the long haired Chihuahua demands extensive grooming in order to maintain the luster in its wavy hair. Regular care of the hair is necessary to eliminate knots, mats and burs as well as to keep them free from ticks and hitchhikers. Monthly bathing with residue-free shampoo is mandatory.

From the genetic perspective, the long haired Chihuahua is the product of recessive genes. It means both the partners must carry these recessive genes in order to have long haired Chihuahua offspring. Professional breeders usually maintain a good track of their long haired Chihuahua stock.

Quite obviously, a well-documented purebred is always in demand, hence the price is of course higher than others.