Great article! ~Lacey
In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > The Chihuahua Is A Chihuahua! > > (http://www.prouxchihuahuas.com/imagelib/sitebuilder/misc/show_image. html? linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://www.prouxchihuahuas.com/sitebui > ldercontent/sitebuilderpictures/coffeecupchi.jpg&target=tlx_new) > > Sponsored by The Chihuahua Club of America > The official A.K.C. Breed Standard describes the Chihuahua as a small dog > that comes in two varieties or coat types. The difference in coat type (the > Long Coat or the Smooth Coat) is the only official description used to identify > a difference within this breed. Our Standard does not categorize the > Chihuahua by size. > > For the purpose of showing and record keeping, the American Kennel Club > includes the Chihuahua (along with 16 other breeds) in the Toy Group. Therefore, > irrespective of their weight or physical stature, ALL Chihuahuas registered > with A.K.C. are considered to be a toy breed of dog. > > As with all living things, there will be a size variance between individual > dogs within this breed. Within the human family, brothers and sisters will > differ in height and in weight, as well as other physical attributes. They are > described as humans, male or female, and there is seldom if ever a need to > break the description down further. The same holds true in regard to the > Chihuahua; they are Chihuahuas-Long Coat/Smooth Coat, Male/Female. > > Unfortunately, the additional adjectives used to describe the size > difference and physical appearances are many; and have been misused for so long they > now seem legitimate. Tea-cup, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy, Miniature or Standard - > are just a few of the many tags and labels that have been attached to this > breed over the years. The Chihuahua Club of America is concerned that these > terms may be used to entice perspective buyers into thinking that puppies > described in this way are of greater monetary value. They are not; and the use of > these terms is incorrect and misleading. > > Occasionally, within a litter, there may be a puppy that is unusually small. > That puppy is a small Chihuahua and any other breakdown in description is > not correct. To attach any of these additional labels to a particular pup is to > misrepresent that animal as something that is rare or exceptional and causes > a great deal of confusion among those fanciers who are looking for a > Chihuahua. > > The Chihuahua Club of America does not endorse or condone the use of any of > these terms and would caution the perspective puppy buyer not to be misled by > them. > > We recognize that many Chihuahua fanciers do want the very small puppy. > While they are adorable and can be perfectly healthy, the buyer should be > cautioned as to the extra care that may be required with regard to their general > health and well-being. > > (http://www.prouxchihuahuas.com/imagelib/sitebuilder/misc/show_image. html? linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://www.prouxchihuahuas.com/sitebui > ldercontent/sitebuilderpictures/tinychihuahuas.jpg&target=tlx_new) > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
