All About Cobbies Chihuahuas

According to official standards, there are two varieties of chihuahua - type deer and type of kobby. All other varieties of small dogs are an attempt by sellers to increase the price of a dog. Cobby translated from English means "stocky", which characterizes the dogs as strong and hardy pets. In our article, the type of kobby will be described in detail: external data, head shape and other characteristics.

A kobby type chihuahua has a number of differences from a deer type. The list below will help you make the right choice of the right type of chihuahua when buying a dog. It is worth remembering that not all signs are present for each type of kobby - some may be absent. This will not say that the chihuahua does not belong to mini-kobby - just a sign is less pronounced specifically in the individual in question. The reason is that Today it is problematic to find a pure chihuahua such as a kobby.

• Short muzzle.
• Enlarged eyes - owners of a chihuahua type of kobby note the deep-set eyes of dogs, which reflect the surrounding world.
• The nose is located so that the kobby nose looks up. The upturned nose shape gained popularity on the Internet, and the chihuahua muzzle began to be called the "baby face" (baby face).
• Wider gap between the eyesthan type deer.
• Small paws. Short legs are compensated by the fact that they have a denser structure. This helps a chihuahua like a kobby cope with heavy loads.
• Ears wide at the base which are getting smaller by the end.
• Chest much larger. Even outwardly you can see that the type of kobby has a wide chest. Due to this difference, the type of kobby has a more developed respiratory system.
• Short tail, which has a high density at the base, and by the end it flatters.
• Thick coat and dense.
• The movements are less sophisticated than the deer type. - This is due to short hind legs. Despite the clumsy movement, chihuahua kobby takes a wide step. 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 type of kobby is present, but very small.

• Dogs are more obedient. Teams are easier to remember, they make contact with a person faster.
• Calm nature. Pets lead a measured life, rarely "swear" with other animals in the house. Puppies are less likely to experience bursts of playfulness and do not last so long.
• The 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 try to get a chihuahua just a kobby.

Chihuahua is famous for a 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.

• Feeding an adult dog should occur twice a day: morning and evening. In this case, the second meal should be accompanied by lower calorie content, as the animal will soon rest.
• Food should be at room temperature: if the food was in the refrigerator, you first need to defrost it.
• Water should be replaced every day with a fresh portion. In summer, a chihuahua consumes a large amount of fluid, in winter - several times less.
• It is important to use one type of food: dry food or natural. If the dog often changes the diet, its digestion fails.

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

• Dry food. Veterinarians point out that choosing 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 the animal. This saves the owner from frequent visits to the veterinarian, although scheduled examinations cannot be canceled.
• Finished feed (canned food for dogs). The way to feed the dog with canned food is an expensive pleasure, but in this way the pet will get the feeling of real meat. Wet food has fewer dietary options than dry food - this should be taken into account, because in the case of a disease, a chihuahua must sit on a certain diet.

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

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

Difficulties in the care include increased tearing of the eyes such as a kobby - due to the large eyeball, the secretion of tears can interfere with the dog’s quiet life. The disease is corrected by weekly instillation of a special remedy for tearing. Ear cleansing is also a necessary procedure.

In winter, the pet will wear a jumpsuit for dogs, which will protect it from the cold. The owner of the chihuahua should abandon the collar in favor of a harness with a leash - due to the fragile structure of the neck, excessive pressure on it should be avoided. The type of kobby has a wayward character. For this reason, he should not be distracted from sleep, play or eating - this may adversely affect his attitude to the owner.

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