HEAD SHAPES

Apple-Head Chihuahua

The Apple-Head is the only officially recognized type of head for the breed and the only one accepted in the show ring. For a Chihuahua to be considered a true Chihuahua for the show ring, it must have a well-rounded apple domed head or it is disqualified. It is called an apple-head for the obvious reason that the shape of their head resembles an apple. Typically, the Apple-Heads have a shorter snout than the Deer-Head, and have a much more prominent stop (closer to 90 degrees).

Deer-Head Chihuahua

The Deer-Head Chihuahua is called a deer head because of its resemblance in shape to that of a deer. The deer head is more elongated than that of an Apple head and also has a longer, narrower snout. A deer heads stop is less prominent and more slanted They are typically have a longer body and longer legs than the apple head, but not always. The deer head is not considered a favorable trait within the dog show community as they do not meet the breed standards, but it is a desirable trait for some people and many breeders purposefully breed for the deer head look. They are usually healthier with fewer genetic problems.

Pear-Head Chihuahua

This is one very specific term and is mostly known only by dog breeders so it is not likely for people to hear this description unless they have such a dog. It is not one desirable type of Chihuahua and this uncommon type describes a dog which head is in the shape of a pear, although it is similar to the deer-head type. This means that the head appears with larger prominent muzzle and it is usually with a flatter skull. This type usually can appear when the dog breeder gets together an apple-head and a deer-head Chihuahua. The pear-head Chihuahua can be quite large in size. Although this is not a desirable type of Chihuahua, this is still from this type of the breed. And actually they produce beautiful little puppies and they are wonderful, even excellent mates.