All About the Cobby Chihuahua

According to official standards, there are two types of Chihuahuas - the Deer type and the Cobby type. All other varieties of small dogs are an attempt by sellers to increase the price of the dog. Cobby means "stocky" in English, which characterizes dogs as strong and hardy pets. Our article will describe in detail the type of cobby: external data, head shape and other characteristics.

Chihuahuas of the cobby type have a number of differences from the dir type. The list below will help you not to make a mistake when choosing the right type of Chihuahua when buying a dog. It is worth remembering that not all signs are present in every type of cobby - some may be absent. This will not say that the Chihuahua does not belong to a mini-cobby - it's just that the trait is less pronounced specifically in the individual in question. The reason is that today it is problematic to find a pure cobby type Chihuahua.

• Short muzzle.
• Enlarged eyes - Chihuahua owners of the cobby type note the deep-set eyes of the dogs, which reflect the world around them.
• The nose is positioned so that the cobby's nose looks upward. The turned-up nose became popular on the Internet, and the chihuahua's muzzles began to be called the "baby face".
• Wider gap between the eyesthan the type of dir.
• Small paws. The short legs are compensated by the fact that they have a denser structure. This helps the Cobby Chihuahuas to cope with heavy loads.
• Ears wide at the base, which get smaller by the end.
• The rib cage is much larger... Even outwardly, you can see that the cobby type has a wide chest. Due to this difference, the cobby type has a more developed respiratory system.
• Short tail, which has a high density at the base, and becomes thinner towards the end.
• The coat is thick and dense.
• Movement is less refined than that of the Deer type. - due to the short hind legs. Despite the awkward movement, the Chihuahua Cobby takes a wide stride. This allows you to move faster.
• Straight back without bends.
• Short neck. When meeting a pet, many people think that a Chihuahua has no neck at all. But this is not so: the neck of the cobby type is present, but very small.

• Dogs are more obedient. They memorize commands more easily, make contact with a person faster.
• Calm character... Pets lead a measured lifestyle, rarely "quarrel" with other animals in the house. Puppies have fewer bursts of playfulness and do not last as long.
• A dog's health has a strong immune system, which in case of illness puts the dog on its feet. Chihuahuas of this type are generally less likely to suffer from various diseases, which is why many breeders are trying to get a Chihuahua specifically as a cobby.

Chihuahuas are known for their good appetite. Dogs often eat more than they really need - this leads to slow obesity, so you need to carefully select food. It is also important to remember some of its features.

• An adult dog should be fed twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. In this case, the second meal should be accompanied by a lower calorie content, since the animal will soon be resting.
• The food should be at room temperature: if the food was in the refrigerator, you must first defrost it.
• Water should be replaced every day with a fresh portion. In the summer, the Chihuahua consumes a large amount of liquid, in the winter it is several times less.
• It is important to use one type of food: dry food or natural. If the dog changes its diet frequently, its digestion is malfunctioning.

Of the available types of food, there are the following.

• Dry food. Veterinarians note that opting for dry food has several advantages over other diets. For example, dry food is balanced in composition and has all the vitamins and minerals necessary for an animal. This saves the owner from frequent visits to the veterinarian, although routine examinations cannot be canceled.
• Ready feed (canned food for dogs). Feeding canned food to your dog is expensive, but it will give your dog the feeling of real meat. Wet food has fewer dietary options than dry food - this should be taken into account, because in case of illness, the Chihuahua must go on a certain food diet.

There are also a number of foods that are strictly prohibited for a dog to eat. Among them:

• smoked, fried, salty food;
• cream, milk, sour cream;
• legumes;
• raw meat;
• sweet.

Difficulties in care include increased tearing of the eyes of the cobby type - due to the large eyeball, the release of tears can interfere with the quiet life of the dog. The ailment is corrected by weekly instillation of a special remedy for tearing.Cleansing the auricles is also a necessary procedure.

In winter, it will be useful for your pet to wear overalls for dogs, which will protect from the cold. The Chihuahua owner should abandon the collar in favor of a harness with a leash - due to the fragile structure of the neck, unnecessary pressure on it should be avoided. The cobby type has a wayward character. For this reason, he should not be distracted from sleeping, playing or eating - this can negatively affect his attitude towards the owner.

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