All about Cobby type Chihuahuas

According to official standards, there are two varieties of Chihuahua - type dir and type cobby. All other varieties of small dogs are sellers attempt to increase the price of a dog. Cobby in English means “chunky”, which characterizes dogs as strong and enduring pets. Our article will describe in detail the type of cobby: external data, the shape of the head and other characteristics.

Chihuahua type Cobby has a number of differences from the type of dir. The list below will help not to be mistaken 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 missing. It will not say that the Chihuahua does not belong to the mini-cobby - just a sign is less pronounced specifically in the individual in question. The reason lies in the fact that Today, it is problematic to find a pure Cobby type Chihuahua.

• Short muzzle.
• Enlarged eyes - owners of Chihuahua type Cobby mark deep-set eyes of dogs, which reflect the world around.
• The nose is positioned so that the cobby's nose looks upwards. The swollen shape of the nose has gained popularity on the Internet, and Chihuahua muzzles have come to be called the “baby face”.
• Wider gap between eyesthan type dir.
• Small paws. Short legs are compensated by the fact that they have a more dense structure. This helps a cobbie-type chihuahua to cope with heavy loads.
• Ears wide at the base, which are getting smaller towards the end.
• The chest is much larger.. Even outwardly, you can see that the type of cobby has a wide chest. Due to this difference, the type of cobby has a more developed respiratory system.
• Short tail, which has a high density at the base, and by the end it is thinned.
• Thick coat and dense.
• Movements are less subtle than those of the type DIR - it is caused by short hind legs. Despite the awkward movement, the Chihuahua Cobby takes a big step. This allows you to move faster.
• Straight back without bends.
• Short neck Many people, when meeting a pet, think that a Chihuahua has no neck at all. But this is not the case: the neck of the cobby type is present, but very small.

• Dogs are more obedient. It is easier to remember the team, go faster to contact with the person.
• Calm character. Pets lead a measured life, rarely "swear" with other animals in the house. Puppies are less likely to have bursts of playfulness and continue for not so long.
• The dog's health has a strong immune system, which in the event of illness puts the dog on its feet. Chihuahuas of this type are generally less likely to undergo various diseases, which is why many breeders try to get a Chihuahua exactly a cobby.

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

• Feeding an adult dog should occur 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 rest.
• The food should be at room temperature: if the food was in the refrigerator, you first need to defrost it.
• Water should be replaced daily with a fresh portion. In the summer, the Chihuahua consumes a large amount of liquid, in the winter - several times less.
• It is important to use one type of food: dry food or natural. If the dog changes the diet often, its digestion will falter.

Of the available types of food there are the following.

• Dry food. Veterinarians note that the choice in favor of dry food has several advantages in comparison with other diets. For example, dry food is balanced in composition and has all the vitamins and minerals the animal needs. This saves the owner from frequent trips to the vet, although routine examinations cannot be canceled.
• Ready feed (canned food for dogs). A way to feed a dog with canned food is expensive, but the pet will get a feeling of real meat. Wet food has fewer dietary options than dry - this should be taken into account, because in the case of a disease, the Chihuahua must go on a certain diet.

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

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

To the difficulties in the care can be attributed to increased tearing of the eyes of the type of cobby - because of the large eyeball, the discharge of tears can interfere with the quiet life of the dog. The ailment is fixed by weekly instillation of a special anti-tear agent. Purification of the ears is also a necessary procedure.

In winter, it is useful for a pet to wear a dog jumpsuit that will protect against cold. The owner of a chihuahua should abandon the collar in favor of the harness with the leash - due to the fragile structure of the neck, excessive pressure on it should be avoided. Type cobby has a wayward character. For this reason, he should not be distracted from sleep, playing or eating - this can adversely affect his attitude towards the owner.

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