Is the adorable deer head chihuahua the right dog for your family? This toy breed resembles a deer and is known for its big personality. Learn about the characteristics, pros and cons, and how to care for this spunky dog!
What is a Deer Head Chihuahua?
The deer head chihuahua has a face and head shape that resembles a young deer. Other characteristics that set this type of chihuahua apart from the others include a longer muzzle, larger ears, and a sloping forehead.
They are often referred to as a large dog in a small dog’s body. They are confident, sassy, feisty, and full of energy. Deer chihuahuas have an attitude and big personalities.
The deer head chihuahua is classified as a toy breed, but the rest of the chihuahua’s history is widely unknown. Some have said that the Aztecs owned this dog breed back in the 1500s.
The chihuahua is widely known as a companion dog as well. However, they didn’t gain any recognition from the AKC until the 1900s. When this happened, the chihuahua was split into two categories: the Deer Head Chihuahua and the Apple Head Chihuahua.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some facts about the chihuahua that you should be aware of in case you are looking to add a small deer chihuahua to your family.
What Does a Deer Head Chihuahua Look Like?
1. When you look at a Deer Head Chihuahua vs Applehead, Deer Heads are usually bigger than Apple Heads. The standard for the chihuahua breed is 6 pounds and under. Deer heads can get up to 12 pounds.
2. Deer head chihuahuas have a longer muzzle. Their muzzles slope more and are longer than Apple Heads.
3. Deer chihuahuas can have a round head, but it is not as round and bulbous as Apple Heads. Although they do look more roundish than other dog breeds.
4. Deer Heads’ eyes aren’t usually as large, round, and bulbous as Apple Heads. Again though, they often look more round than other dog breeds.
5. Deer chihuahuas (or reindeer chihuahuas!) have longer legs. I think the longer legs make them look more like tiny deer, don’t you? They are sometimes referred to as reindeer chihuahuas. Maybe they should be called the deer-legged chihuahua.
6. The deer head chihuahua can come in any color but are often fawn-colored. Along with fawn, other colors include chocolate, black, red, cream, white, silver, and blue.
7. The deer chihuahuas come in many patterns too. Patterns for this little dog include spotted, tri-colored, marked, piebald or splashed, merle, and brindle.
8. They can have long hair or short hair. Just like Apple Heads, these tiny canines can be long-haired or short-haired. In rare cases, they can be wiry-haired too. The long-haired deer head chihuahuas require more maintenance for their coats.
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9. Deer heads are not recognized as the breed standard by the AKC. It doesn’t mean they aren’t purebred chihuahuas. It just means they can’t compete in dog shows.
10. Deer chihuahuas have fewer health problems than Apple Heads. This is probably due to the fact that they tend to be a little larger. Generally, the smaller the dog, the more health problems it is prone to.
11. The parents of a Deer Head Chihuahua can be Apple Head Chihuahuas. One or both parents can be Apple Heads and still produce Deer Head chihuahua puppies. It often takes weeks or months to know if the chihuahua puppy will be Deer Head or Apple Head.
12. They tend to be less high-strung and easier going than Apple Head chihuahuas. Of course, there are exceptions to this.
Pros and Cons of a Deer Head Chihuahua
Now, let’s take a quick look at some of the pros and cons of owning this toy breed.
Pros
- They are the perfect size for apartments or small houses.
- They make good watchdogs.
- Requires minimal maintenance and are easy to care for.
- They have a longer average lifespan.
- Can travel very easily when required.
Cons
- They are not tolerant of the cold.
- Deer Heads are fragile and need to be handled with care.
- They usually bond with one person in the family.
- Can be hard to housetrain.
- They are loud and love to bark to make their presence known.
Chihuahuas are the world’s smallest dog breed, so special care and attention need to be taken when owning these very tiny dogs.
Fun Facts About Chihuahuas
- Did you know that the chihuahua is the unofficial state dog of Arizona? People have reported that wild packs of chihuahuas have been spotted roaming throughout the state.
- Chihuahuas also used to be gifted in bouquets of flowers. How bizarre is that?
- Some used to believe that chihuahuas also had the power to cure asthma!
Caring For Your Deer Head Chihuahua
If you have a short-haired deer head chihuahua, then they will not shed often. This means they will not require weekly brushing. However, if you have a long-haired deer head chihuahua, then you will need to brush their coat weekly to prevent matting and tangles.
Both varieties should also get a bath every three weeks as needed. Brushing their teeth daily is also necessary since the deer head chihuahua is prone to dental issues that could seriously affect their overall health.
If you have a deer head chihuahua puppy, you want to take the same care as you would an adult chihuahua pup. The chihuahua puppy will have what is known as a molera or soft spot. It is very similar to the fontanelle we see with babies. Translated, molera simply means “hole in the head.”
More FAQs About Deer Head Chihuahuas
No, they are quite common. And 2 apple head chihuahuas can produce deer head puppies.
Since deer head chihuahuas do not conform to the standard for the breed (the standard is apple head), they can’t be shown in dog shows and so their cost may be cheaper than apple head chihuahuas.
Expect to pay between $300 and $1200.
Well like any dog, they can be but for the most part, they are loyal, sweet dogs.
Many chihuahua owners claim that their deer head chihuahuas are less neurotic and more calm and friendly than apple head chihuahuas.
It depends on your point of view. If you are wanting to show or breed your chihuahua, then no, deer head chihuahuas are not better since they don’t conform to the breed standard.
However, as for the deer head chihuahua personality, many believe they are friendlier than apple head chihuahuas. So if you are looking for a pet chihuahua, deer heads may be better for you.
Yes, though they may not look like the “ideal” chihuahua, they are still purebred if both parents are purebred.
The chihuahua breed is known for its loyalty and deer head chihuahuas are no exception.
Deer-head chihuahuas tend to be larger than apple head chihuahuas but they can still be small. Deer head chihuahuas usually run between 3 and 12 pounds.
Yes, deer head chihuahuas do shed. But they usually aren’t heavy shedders like some dog breeds are.
A Spunky, Loving Dog
You can never underestimate a deer head chihuahua. Despite their size, this small breed is spunky and has personalities far larger than their size.
Deer heads are attentive, loving, and playful animals.
With proper love and care, deer head chihuahuas make perfect companions and are sure to be a great addition to any home.
So, what kind of chi do you have? If you are a fellow chihuahua owner, leave a comment. We always love chihuahua stories, too! We would love to see and hear all about your chi baby.
I have a long-haired, just turned 7, silly, silly, deer-head Chihuahua. As most every other dog lover feels (especially chi lover) I can’t even express the joy he brings to us. But you already knew that, right? 🙂
I recently started cooking for him because I’m so tired of all the recalls. We are still playing with the amounts, but he’s fed 3 times a day, so that’s even trickier. I’ve researched and my vet agrees, smaller amounts, more times a day (if you can) is best on their little bodies and organs. One thing I will always remember hearing a vet say, “over-feeding is abuse…their stomachs are the size of a walnut.” Yikes, that’s hard when all my past and present think they’re hungry constantly. Green beans are a good treat and low cal.
Meet Remmie, Remmington when he’s naughty. He is the happiest dog I’ve ever owned, tail always wagging.
Yeah cooking for them is best if possible. I have never heard the 3 times a day theory.
Were you trying to add a photo of Remmie? It didn’t come through. It might have been too big.
Trying for that picture again.
He’s a handsome dog!
Thank you! We think so.
I have a blonde and white deerhead
I had surgery and he was my constant companion..i had taught him before my surgery how to go up and down the steps ..hes really smart
He has the same coloring as my Lucy although she’s an applehead.
Linda, Remmie is such a wonderful looking chi!!! What a cutie!!!
I have a deer head her name is BeBe, she is awesome! And a lil spoiled
Precious soul!! ❤️❤️
I would like a Deer Head, Doggie. Plus I need one with short hair being that , I have C.O.P.D
So I am weighing out all of my options.
Thankyou
God bless you’s all.
Ms.F.Mille
Dear Sir, I WAS TAKE CARE OF MY DOG FOR 15 YEARS , SO SHE WAS PASSED AWAY LAST OCTOBER 9 TH OF 2019, I WOULD LIKE OTHER CHIHUAHUA ALIKE DEER HEAD CHIHUAHUA, BUT I CAN’T AFFORD INSURANCE FOR DOG AND ALSO HAVE PAY DEPOSIT FOR DOG TOO, EVERY TIME I LOOK OF PICTURES DOG ALWAYS VERY CUTEST..
FRIENDS
HELEN LEWIS
I hope you will be able to afford one soon Helen.
My other girl I dont know if she a apple head or deer head
She looks like a deerhead.
Please advise me on your prices. If too expensive no need to reply. Frances Millet. Frances
Aww, what a sweetie. She has a long snout, like my Deerhead Chanel.
This is my baby boy, he’s a long haired deer head. He’s 7 years old.
The photo didn’t come through Tanya. It may be too big.
So cute Lisa!
I’ve got 2 young CHI sisters,,,,named them CO-CO and Digger. Co-co is a fawn and digger is a shiny black. Both are already spoiled….lol
They sound like wonderful little chis!
@LINDA BRODERSEN,
Buttered Toast in the morning and later in the afternoon :grated carrots,some wh rice and ground lamb (tbsp).Broccoli string beans…greek yough
@LINDA BRODERSEN, Have you tried Farmer’s Dog? I have Daniel on it,ever since, his seizures stopped completely.I pay them once a month. They turkey,chicken,pork& beef. Daniel only gets turkey &chicken.
1-646-780-7957. They let you do a trial sampler.
I am so glad I got my sweetie at the rescue shelter. They always have puppies
@Francesca, where? My Chi passed away & I want another! I live in small town Iowa & yes, I’d travel but having a hard time finding any.
@Francesca,
@Judy Kowalick,
I got my deer head Chihuahua through a foster mom who gets her dogs from the Local Animal Care Center. There was a fee but it was very reasonable. She was checked over by a vet, received her vaccinations and was given a id chip. I have had her over three years and love her a bunch.
@Francesca, we are looking for a long legged deer, headed Chihuahua puppy. Please advise the location and name of the facility that you said always has puppies. Thank you in advance.
I have 2 rescue Chihuahuas. Annie is an apple head and was only used for breeding. When they were finished breeding her, they took her to the pound where they were going to put her down because she was afraid of people. She is mine now and not afraid anymore. The other one is Bella, who is a deer head. She was found on the street and went to a rescue where I adopted her. She is much more outgoing than Annie. I love them and they are my family.
So glad you gave those babies a good home!
I just rescued a 9 month old from a breeding cituation and i cant handle him at all unless i corner him. i have had him a month is it ever going to get better for him. He loves our cat and plays with her in the hall way but anyone moves he goes back to his crate that is always open.
Sounds like he’s having a lot of fear and trust issues. He will probably come around in time. If you go to YouTube and put how to help a scared dog adjust in the search bar, watch some of those videos for some tips on how to help him.
Please do not force him to let you pick him up as it will scare him. Let him come to you
Give him small pieces of chicken out of your hand till he gets used to you.
My precious Deerhead Chihuahua Chanel. She is eight months old. Her parent’s are both Applehead’s.
She’s beautiful Wendy! I love her coloring.
Thank you Cathy, she is my Angel. x
Chanel’s parent’s, Ruby and Louie are both Apple Head’s. Chanel was the largest puppy of the litter and feisty. I weighed her the other day and she’s nine pounds!!!
How old is Chanel now Wendy?
Hi Cathy
Chanel is nine months old on the 3rd May.
She is a big girl but probably won’t get much bigger at this age.
Yes, she seems to have stayed the same size overall. Her weight has been creeping up. She is a fantastic runner and this will help with any weight gain.
I had a Pappion who was used for breeding and then taken to rescue shelter. She was beautiful yet timid. She came to trust us, but never played with any toys. Apparently she had never HAD ANY! That was so sad. We gave her many, but she didn’t know what to do with them!
I have often heard that dogs who were never allowed to play when they are young, show no interest as they get older. It is sad. But I’m glad your were able to give her a happy home.
@Cathy,
I rescued my precious deer head Cooper when he was 18 mos old. His brother was given up with him and they were caged together. Cooper had a very loving and sweet personality and because I can only have 1 dog in my condo, my husband chose Cooper. He will not play with toys and prefers people over other dogs. I’ve always felt that they were both crated way too much of the time and that his brother bullied him. He’s now 7 and the love of my life. He loves to get lots of pets from our neighbors and everyone in the neighborhood knows him. 🐾💖 He is also very protective of his mama.
I’m glad he found a great life with you and your husband Karen!
Can i ask where u got bella from was it in Williams Arizona they have gôd puppys i just wondering?
@Robin Phillips, Lots of cuddling and love I think helps. I have a deer head who is 11 yrs old now. He is my constant companion. Don’t know what I would do without him.
@Robin Phillips,
You should check with your Veterinarian. Someone may have abused him. They have trainer that can help you with him. There are also Petco & Petsmart with programa to help with that.
@Connie L Whitney, how do you make food for chihauhaus. Ive been just giving mine what i eat except food not good for her. I have a 8 pound deerhead that is 6 months old. Thx for the recipes. Rose
Yes I was trying to add photo…Will try another one.
The feeding 3 times a day was discussed after a hard to fix bladder infection. It’s not the norm, but was mentioned in dogs with kidney issues. Since I’m home, I do it. But I know many people can’t. Two times a day is still good.
He’s a handsome little guy!
I have a deer head Chi, he is 12, deaf, very sweet, I found him in a shelter. He is a very good boy, not at all mean or aggressive , he is the love of my life. We are growing old together.
Bonnie & Taco Snyder
I’m glad you two have eachother to grow old together withBonnie.
Aww, “growing old together” made me emotional.
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@Bonnie Snyder, I adopted a deer head about 8 months ago, she was already 4
months old with no training, none!! She is great and my baby. We will grow old together. Thanks
Have you ever seen a Chi with a ridgeback? Our little Lily’s parents were, one an Applehead and the other a Deerhead. Her papa also has a ridgeback. It starts at the back of her head and goes to the middle of her back. At the back of her head down her neck it stands about a 1/2″ high and tapers down to the middle of her back. It never lays down, it stands tall and proud all the time. Do you know anything or have you seen a Chi with this?
I have seen a photo of one before and wondered about it Judy. It must be very rare.
you may want to check with you vet. had one say it was bad and be a sign of a spin thing I think.
Becka
here is my deer head chihuahua. Martina
she is so black and shiny it is hard to get a good photo of her
My chi is a tiny deer head mum was a deer head father an applle head hes very feisty bites me often also very loving ,he loves eating but still stays at 4 pounds loves long walks but has patella luxation and a heart murmur
How old is he Celine?
She’s quite the black beauty. Thanks for sharing her Rebecca!
She’s pretty Rebecca.
Hi precious!!❤️
Aww, Rebecca, Martina is beautiful. Her Ebony coloured coat is amazing. xx
aww, baby, I love Martina’s colour. My Chi is a Deerhead, mainly white with a few patches of red. ??
I have a deer head who is white and some fawn coloring. He is very attached to me and is lovable and smart. He will be 4 in May and is 12 lbs. I love my Gizmo!
Gizmo is very handsome!
Thank u all,,it is so nice to see so many people feel like i do,,i am always saying, ,dont lie ,steale or cheat,,they are my babies,,i never would have seen me having 4 inside and one that has his heated little dog house,,and he is one of two,,but the coyotes,iscolated him,and my little guard dog,has always been sweet,playful and always good to eat,,he is the only ,that will even touch,,name brand food.i call him the cleaner,,when the others leave food,,he goes and cleans out there little plates,,Thank God,,if you please share ,because these ,beautiful,,so sweet are the number 2,with pit bull,as #1,,Good night little Angel’s..please may all be safe,warm,and always ,,i am very blessed,,i had not problems,with training,the key,,is get them as young so just put pads in same place,they will get use to where they see the pads,,just don’t do what i did,,i picked their.nasty diapers,pads,,and i sat down to just watch the news,,so i did not repace them ,with new pads,,oh my,,,pewh,,,,,,,,,,,,stinky time,,but my fault,they went where the pads was suppose to be,,and they left me little gifts,,bet i don;t do that again,they are very bashful,and they like to use the pads,,that are like not as well seen,,so especially my girls,but guess what my boys love to dominate,their terriorty,,well,that is over my almost go where i am,,but they are worth so much ,,in love,and if you are not feeling well..or in pain,i have had a heart attack,and they gather,around me,,and will not move,but when i think people just disregards,them ,and leave them to be attacked by bigger dogs,well,,i started out with daddy,,the a chocolate one sister to mine,,well love was in the air,,the way they will run,,the other run,,and its so cute the way they stiffen their little necks,,thats romance,,these dogs are so good for older people,,they will really bark,,when they hear,or see,and they will not shut up,,until,,they are feeling safe again,,i sleep with the girls,,and my husband with the boys,and so glad he has the boys,,so at 2 in morning,its time to pee pee..Please never judge these little angels,they have hearts like a chow,,and love more that have never seen,humans,,that are so faitful..If u can save one,,thank u,,i use to try to take care of my country,,where people ,have set,mommeys and puppies out at the river,,so i know ,,i hear them,they just love,and they love blankey,and treats,my babies,,know the Chewy ,box,,and its party time,,my mommy had 5 very healthy,,i gave her vitamins,the very day,,i found out,,and the sister had a bad time,,and has not been as healthy,but i am retired,so mine are just ,if i go to the doctor.s,if i am gone to long,,,oh my,,be sure and leave water and a kittle bowl,of kibbles,well sorry i just know they have my heart,,and i have their treats,even one has sometimes bad breathe,well i get their,but what i am they,,hate the nails cut,and 2 love bath and 2 not so much,,Good Night boo;s,and if u get one their like Lays potatoe chips..i just could not have one,,my mommy a applehead,,big beautiful eyes,,and chocolate satin,in her color,with my handsome Happy deer,chi.and muffin are their now 5 years old,and i really see the love in their eyes,,
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put this in your browser and you can see Bella, my dear head.
marieewillis@Hotmail.com
She’s a cutie Marie!
Hi Beautiful!❤️
Aww, sweetie, sweetiexx
@Cathy, why is it that I can’t get to see the pictures of the chi’s that are shown here?
Are you talking about in the newsletter that is sent to you through email or here on this site?
We have one of each, Milo is the deer head and Zoey is a little apple head. They are both so sweet. I tried putting some pictures but I couldn’t get it to work.
Those are great names Linda.
If the photo is too big, it won’t work on here.
Baby is 5 lbs. He is brave, funny and playful! He is 6 years old and has the energy of a puppy. He’s a picky eater and a loud barker! We love him and spoil him.
What a handsome boy!
I have a beautiful female deer head chihuahua she is five years old a very intelligent and loyal companion who is very cheeky her name is Micha
She is quite beautiful Catherine!
Isabella my sweet deer head chi
She’s lovely Laura!
I have an apple head chihuahua her name is peanut she weighs 10 pounds then I have 3 dear chihuahuas that says from 3 to 6 pounds then the youngest is an dear chihuahua and she is 11 pounds so I kind of giggled at that dear chihuahua are larger and a lot of time they weighs more not my dogs. Here is some of my dogs the white one is peanut the apple head the tan one is spock a dear chihuahua and the black and tan one is taz a dear chihuahua.
Yeah there are exceptions.
Your photo didn’t come through Wrena.
I have 2 Chiuhauha pups..both deerhead..They are everything the article says..I free range feed..which means for me leaving food out all the time..They eat when their hungry and are doing well.. I feed only grain free hard food..pure balance ..They have no teeth or gum issues and are healthy..both spayed..
That’s great Vicki and your chi is a cutie.
I have started to add a small amount of water to Stella’s food and she has developed diarrhea. She has trouble with with crunchy food since she lost so many teeth. my question is..will this problem take care of itself when her system gets used to it or should I do something different TY
I’m not a vet but I would think she would be fine in a few days. You wouldn’t think water would do this but maybe it’s causing the food to be digestedquicker and the stomach just isn’t used to it yet.
I got my baby girl Izzie when she was 9 months old & I became her third and final owner. I can’t imagine my life without her. She’ll be 9 in November.
Aww, what a pretty girl and you can clearly see she loves you April.
So pretty. I love white chihuahuas. Mine is beige.
So pretty!
I just lost my Deer Head Chihuahua she was almost 14 and I loved her so much. My Mom has two apple heads we love them very much too. They all live with us and hers are rescuues. Mine was adopted as a puppy from the shelter.
I’m so sorry Diana! It so hard when we lose our precious babies.
Diana, I sure am sorry you lost your baby. I know that heart break feeling and time will help some. I had to take my Maine Coon cat to Emergency Animal Hospital for them to put her down this past Saturday. She was 18 years old. It is very hard on us to lose her. I have 3 chi babies now and a rescue terrier mix that I love deeply but when the time comes, we have to let them go. Maybe you will find another baby to rescue soon.
I have a deer headed chi / rat terrier nix she big for her age I ‘ve had her since 2007 she was just a young pup I save her from getting hit by a car, she is still with me now her name is meaka
I love her so much she my baby girl
What a sweet face! So glad you saved her.
Deer head short hair
I have always had deer heads. My first one was fawn colored, his son was black and white. My baby now is cream and white. My males where 5 and 6 lbs. My female is about 4 lbs. All you size or for me perfect size.
The photo is blurry but you can tell he’s a cutie.
I meant toy size chihuahuas.
Love his colors!
Here isVanilla my lil apple head… she is going to be seven this year… she’s a little sweetie and loves everyone…
My first Chi and I love. Her so much!❤️
WHat a sweet cute girl!
I have a 5 year old deer legged chi and a 7 year old applehead chi. They are our babies simply precious.
I’m sure they are precious Pamela.
Hi everyone!
Let me introduce to Coqueta, she’s a Chi deer head and she’s originally from Chihuahua México
What a cutie!
Hi, meet my little girl Lila. She is spunky and likes to think she’s the boss of me. haha I adopted Lila 2 years ago. She was born in California, and made it to Ohio and into my heart 6 months later. She is so sweet and loves to snuggle. I love her very much!
LOL, yeah they love to think they are the boss.
Lila is a pretty girl! I love her coloring.
Thank you. When she gets a puppy cut – she looks like a tiny Dalmatian. lol
LOL
This is my Simon. Mom was Deerhead/Applehead. Dad was Applehead. He is a punkinhead I love him!
LOL, punkinhead. Simon is a handsome lad.
Looks exactly like my Milo. Color and face!
We have five rescue chi’s, the first one we got was a deerhead. He was not yet a year old, and was wild as he could be! Very tough and strong, loved the rough play. He’s now the “old man” of the group, nearing 7 years old. Still rowdy as hell, but takes his patriarch role seriously. Two apples, one is “pure” and small, but fiesty. Love the breed!
What a great little chi family! I bet they are a lot of fun.
My Austin! He is 12 -he’s a mix of a Chihuahua and something else. Unfortunately he has Addison’s disease ?is very sickly but well taken care of❤️
What a handsome boy! I’m so sorry he’s sick!
I have a deer head chihuahua her name is Chuiquita,and a love her she is a good girl,she does not even bother her ear ring,yes she has ear rings,she is 7 years old.
She has earrings? I’d love to see a photo of that.
Milo is a 9 y/o deer head (I think). Got him at 1 y/o @ AAWL (AZ Animal Welfare League). He goes EVERYWHERE w/me. He is quite the “bed hog”, but he’s knows how to “work” his Papa (me) so he gets away with it every night ? Words can’t even begin to express what my little boy means to me & my life is much fuller & complete (as a veteran) with Milo in it.
Aww, he looks so cute wrapped up like that. Yes, her is a deer head. I’m so glad Milo has such a great home with you Rob.
Thanks very informative, my babies are deer heads, the full black is Pepper, she has a white fleck on her chest, then we have Chilli, she is the black and white one with white boots, she is very sweet and placid, Pepper is feisty and super friendly. 1st time dog owners for us we bought them off a breeder, our family love them so much, they are10 weeks old today.
Lucky you! Puppies are so much fun!
This is my Kingston, my sidekick. He gets to go to work with me and pretty much everywhere else I go. He’s a rescue I got at 9 months. I was his 4th home. I’ve had him a year and a half and we share a birthday. I love him to death. The best snuggler.
I’m glad he finally got a good home with you Rosie. He’s a handsome boy.
Did my chihuahua is a deer head.
Yes your cutie pie is a deer head.
OH Lorna. Your beautiful little baby looks just like my Brandy girl, who I just lost to cancer. They are all so precious. Mine was15. She was my happiness
I’m so sorry you lost her Chris!
No. Your dog is an Applehead. My dog looks like yours and she’s an Applehead
I never knew there were differences in heads – I just recently heard apple head and have look at my Chihuahua and couldn’t figure out how apple head is determined.
Ever since we got her 3 years ago I have always thought she looks like a very miniature deer, not only the tan coloring but the delicate long legs and her stance a lot of times (when she is still).
So then I’m not crazy seeing a little deer in my little dear!
No you aren’t crazy. Many of them look like tiny little deer.
I am the parent of a deer head who does not fit in any mold. Sasha is 20 lbs a beautiful fawn and the most loving dog you could imagine. She is almost 14 years old and was born on the day I lost my first husband. I would be lost without her.
Wow, that’s amazing she was born the day your husband passes. It’s kind of like he was sending her to you as a companion.
I used to be very judgmental of chi chis growing up, every single one I knew were buttholes.. always bit me and others and would drawl blood. But my ex convinced me that we should get one. I grew up with dogs my whole life and my mom works at an animal hospital we constantly rescue older doggies well usually they pick us and just become our family. Weird enough it always ended up being pits we brought home. They are an awesome breed, it’s a matter of how they are raised. So with that background I would like to believe I have a good amount of knowledge of dogs and how to train them and hopefully socialize him/her. We went and saw the puppies ( chi chis) and the momma and daddy. I was in love of course how could any dog lover not be. Long story short we brought home our precious Lily (Lillian) 6 weeks later and she took over my heart. She was my baby then and now still of course, unfortunately/fortunately me and her daddy (human obviously ?) aren’t together anymore we do co parent. Luckily we stayed together for 4.5 years so me (being the strict one) was able to make a good impact, and her daddy sometimes lol although he is amazing, Lily is absolutely amazing I couldn’t have wished for a better “first” dog. It’s probably the breed but she is soooo freaking smart it amazes me, she is soo sweet and loving, her loyalty is just as great as my pitties, and her personality is just unlike anyone/anything/any other dog. Although I know she isn’t “perfect” but she truly is to me. We get nonstop compliments as to how she is the sweetest and nicest chi chi people have ever met. It feels great to be able to show her off and hopefully change a lot of people opinions on chihuahuas like how lily completely changed mine ❤️
PS: I have no idea if she is apple or deer. I feel like she has some of both. Tried to pick a picture you can can see her head and legs. She has short legs, and she is chubby I know ? she has lost quite a few pounds and looking way better, but she is pretty long is that matters
Lily sounds like an amazing little dog Sarah. She does kind of look like a mixture of both deer and apple but if I had to choose which one, I’d say apple. I could tell more clearly if I could see here from the side.
Sarah, sometimes chis will lean more toward the little vicious side for no apparent reason. I have had 6 chis over the past 30 years and only 2 of them were vicious little butt holes. My Henry never allowed anybody to leave the room without first biting the back of their ankles and drew blood. My daughter began to back out of the room but Henry would still show his little butt and go after her. I lost him 3 years ago. I still cry for him. I now have Rosa, William and Pinto. Rosa and Pinto are such sweeties but William will take anybody’s hand off if they try to put a sweater or a collar on him and my vet and my groomer always have to muzzle him before they can attend to him. My vet told me he had chi patients that he was more afraid of that the pits. Neither Henry nor William were rescues. I got them from a breeder when they were 5 weeks old and I have loved them with all my heart but they do go all up chi on people. Neither had been abused. I spoiled all my chis but only these two grew up to be vicious. I do not know why.
I think some of the issues is from bad breeding.
That is about the only reason I could think of. I loved all of them with the same kindness and calmness that obviously made the others such sweeties. Henry never bit me or growled at me. I loved Henry so much!! He was very attached to me and I think he thought I was his real gave birth mother. William stands back some since Rosa is growing out of my side lol, so that may be a reason he will growl and bite at me. They all go to the same vet and the same groomer and only those two have ever had to be muzzled.
They were also taken away from their Mothers way too soon. I am more familiar with Yorkshire Terriers, but I do have a little Chihuahua who is the love of my life. Puppies should stay as a pack and with their Moms for 12 weeks. That gives them time to learn from their Moms and the rest of the litter exactly what they are. Dogs who remain with their Moms and pack longer seem to have less issues with their personalities.
Very true Sandra. I used to breed Yorkies back in the 80’s and I had to separate the last litter from the mother due to an emergency surgery she had to have. I gave one of the 3 puppies to my parents and sold the other 2 when they were old enough and the one we kept had lots of issues.
This is my Butterscotch he is a deer head and weighs about 13lbs. He will be 5 years old in February and we’ve had him since he was 5 weeks old. My husband rescued him from a very bad environment. He is the sweetest most lovable dog I have ever seen and hardly ever barks. He is the best dog I could’ve ever asked for. He is the baby of the house, we have spoiled him rotten, I can’t imagine my home without, we love him so much.
The photo didn’t make it through. If they are too big, they won’t show up.
I love that name Butterscotch. He sounds like a wonderful dog.
This is my adorable little Pandy she’s the light of my life loves cuddles, cheeky, smart (very smart), she makes me laugh everyday with her funny little antics. She’s 18 month old and weighs 2kilos I just love her to bits!?
What pretty coloring she has!
So cute mine is beige or blonde she is 4 lbs in the winter and 3 lbs in the summer. She is high string but is very lovable with me.
She’s a tiny girl!
Chili Dog. My rescue Chi.
That’s a great name! Chili Dog is a cutie too.
This is Sissy. She’s my 3.5 yr old blue Chi. Very loving and my shadow
Sissy is a cutie and she does look like she’d be a sweetie. She has such a sweet face.
Hello, I would like to know what kind my Little Bit is. I think she is a deer head.
Little Bit is freaking adorable! She does look like a deer head.
We have a Lilbit too
Such a cute name.
love it we have a 9 month old named lil bit
Beautiful chi Robert!
Tex and Peppa, both rescue Chihuahuas.
They are so cute! They look totally devoted to each other.
This is my Pumpkin. She is my first chihuahua and I love her so much I know she won’t be my last. She loves to play and best of all she is a great cuddler.
Aww, look at her in her little Christmas dress. Such a cutie!
I have two deer heads. I love the breed. Very smart dog’s.
Yes they are very smart!
I have one of each and yes, the applehead is more high strung than the deerhead.
Samson and Cookie are both rescues.
Pretty babies! Thanks for sharing them Lisa.
They are so cute Lisa!
I have a chocolate male deer head with white on all four paws and white triangles on his chest. He is only 8 months old and he weighs about 9 pounds. He is on Science Diet low cal dog food.
I bet he’s a cutie Rosemary. Is he chubby or just a larger chi?
I’m lucky enough to have one of each, both rescues.
Beautiful pups Lisa!
Lisa, you are indeed lucky to have found two such beautiful rescues. They are both just gorgeous!! They are different yet so beautiful in their own way!!!
This is Little bit our 9 month old chi. After some research we believe her to be a long hair white fawn deer head chi. We love her. Our first chi. She lives in a houseful of dogs, cats, kittens and kids. She is smart fast friendly (once she knows you and is no longer timid). She is very affectionate and playful. Has friends ranging from 50 lbs of pit bull to kittens and several toddlers. Its all about feeling safe. If she feels secure with her surroundings and the people she is with she is a happy dog. If not she is a shivering noise maker even in your arms lol.
some more pics please tell us what you think she may be thank you
more pics. please tell us what you think she may be. she only weighs 3 lbs and everything i read suggest deer heads weigh more
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Yes deer heads often are bigger but not always. I have seen some tiny deer heads too. Little Bit is definitely a deer head.
I love Chihuahua. This is Tinker Belle ❤️ she’s a Deer head. She’s my lil Angel.
Awww, she looks like a little angel Sandra!
I’d written quite a long letter about my chi…then when I tried to scroll it exited out. So I’m going to just try to summarize. My mom rescued a deer head chi from a real piece of…work. It was a female and we ended up bonding. I named her Felicia Anne. She was about 7 when I got her and I had her for 6 years. She had congenital heart failure and had to be euthanized on February 4th 2017. She was so sweet, loving, loyal and smart as a whip. I still miss her so much. My boyfriend made fun of her and didn’t seem to like her much when he first met her but when she died, he had to leave the room. Only our son and I stayed with her. This poor dog…I guess I shouldn’t say poor because I did give her a very good life. It just breaks my heart to know this wonderful dog was so mistreated. She was fat, her nails were so long they dug into her pads and she lost 3 teeth the first month I had her because of the decay. She didn’t even know how to play…with toys or with me. I can’t imagine how anyone could give her away. She eventually learned how to play with me (though never with toys) and she was truly happy. It’s funny how something so small can have such a huge impact on your life and leave such a huge hole when they go.
Oh I forgot to leave a pic!
Felicia was a beauty Lori. It looks like you got her weight down.
I have a hard time with people who abuse and/or neglect animals. I’m glad she had a great life with you.
OMG! What a wonderful and precious and beautiful little gift from God and so tiny and helpless at the mercy of the people around her. To think that people would hurt this baby is just horrifying to me. I get very angry with those kind of situations. Our rescue BO is not a chi but he was beaten and abused and now he has been with us for 4 years and what a happy, loving boy he is, always full tummy, always knows where the water is, always sleeps in my bed. All his needs are met and he is covered with love from this family. Serial killers first began to show signs of whats to come as they torture and kill small animals.
I have heard that too about serial killers. I just can’t imagine anyone wanting to hurt a helpless animal or a person either.
My little blue/ lavender deer head Rebel. Rescued from the pound and named Rebel because he doesn’t act like a typical Chihuahua. He almost never barks and when he does it sounds like a larger dogs bark.
What a handsome little guy! My Lucy doesn’t bark much either but when she does, she definitely has the high pitch chihuahua bark. I bet it’s funny hearing a large dog bark coming from a little guy like that.
I have a deer head and an apple head (both are male). Midnight, the apple head is 15 months and Tank, the deer head is 9 months. Both are very lovable and very jealous of each other. Midnight doesn’t like when Tank gets too close to me. I love watching them play. They don’t take to strangers. They have brought so much joy into our lives.
I bet they are lots of fun Helen!
I have a deer head chi , he is my best friend! His name is peanut!
That’s a perfect name for him. He’s adorable April!
Thank you!!!
Hi, I am here for a friend who I believe has a deer head Chi-Chi. That is acting strange she is a little over a year old and 4 times in the last 8 months she has done a strange thing she starts walking back and forth on the bed and well you’d have to see the video but I at first thought maybe seizures then my friend said that she has to take Pedialyte sometimes and that she gets a little lethargic once in a while and she always has since she was born! Now she walks back and forth then sits and looks back and forth and kinda buts at the air and while doing this her tongue is hanging out it looks almost as if she is watching something! I did ask if there had been a big change when this started 8 months ago like someone she was close to left a person or a pet that left and never came back and he said yep! Do you think it could just be a reaction to a loss? He said it can last 8 hours or more at a time before she stops! I advise him to try to pick her up and wrap her in something to keep her warm and talk to her and reassure her and just show her she is loved u til we figure out if she should go to the vet. Money is a problem as he is in the middle of having to move. I met him on faceBook and he lives in several states away from me so there’s no help I can give! Any advise would be extremely appreciated as this is their only baby right now! If it’s the vet then I am sure he won’t hesitate! That is in advance! God bless our pups!
It does kind of look like a seizure to me but the fact that she’s doing it for long periods of time kind of rules that out. So I’m not much help.
She should really be seen by a vet. Have your friend check to see if there is any veterinary collages in his area. They are much cheaper and sometimes even free.
Also send him this article: https://ilovemychi.com/what-to-do-when-you-cant-afford-vet-care/
Several years ago I had a chi named Sam. He had seizures but his would be like he was frozen in a position with all four legs unable to stand and he would shake until it was over. My daughter had a boxer that had the same kind of seizures. They did not last but a couple or three minutes. My daughter lives in Dallas and her vet was giving med for her boxer and my vet was giving med for my Sam. They both lived long lives and were very happy when they were not in that seizure mode. I don’t see how this baby can last 8 hours doing this. The little chi baby really needs to be seen by a vet.
I agree Dixie. It does look like some neurological issue and definitely needs to go to the vet.
It’s very hard to say without knowing the dog. If he is very concerned he needs to scrape up some money and see what is going on. Chi Chis are also very sensitive to many things.
I have 2 deer head chihuahuas
Nini is 7 yrs old tan and white and Ebony is 1yr old black and some white
They are adorable Richard!
Aww, what a pair of sweethearts ?
My latest chi, Sweetpea, is an 8 y.o. deer head I acquired from a local rescue group. She is indeed on the larger size (10#) and was both abused and abandoned. She is very sweet and after nearly a year after bringing her home, she finally started cuddling up next to me in bed at night.
Poor little girl! I’m so glad you gave her a good home Judy.
Sweetpea is beautiful, Judy. ??
I think Max is deer head. He weighs around 4 and a half pounds. Max is the light of my life. He runs like a tiny deer and is fawn color. He was 6 in October. I love him so! ❤️❤️??
Look at that happy smile! Yes, he does look like a deer head.
What a happy little face! Yes, he looks like a deerhead.
Aww, Max is adorable. ??
Never really cared much for chihuahuas until my husband brought this little love bug home. She’s the sweetest!
She’s a real cutie too! Thanks for sharing her with us Kalee.
I have a tri colored deer head chihuahua, she definitely keeps me on my toes
She looks like a feisty little girl Heather!
I have Chihuahua mixes and chihuahuas. But my two youngest are both chihuahua. I think Milo (the blond) is an apple head and Millie ( the chocolate) is a deer head. Millie will be 2 in April and Milo is 6 months younger. They are my rotten little darlings!
Two adorable babies! Yes, I think you are right. Milo looks like a applehead and Millie looks like a deerhead.
I’m assuming my chihuahua is a deer head. Peepers is 7 years old.
Yep this good looking fur baby is a deer head.
I am also one of the people who did not like chis. Never ever would have considered buying one. I had a peke and a maltese but then a friend of mine had two little chis and she mated them so I bought one from her just as a favor and help her get her breeding off to a good start. That was about 25 years ago and, guess what, I fell completely with my sweet chi baby, Edith and since then I would never consider another breed. There is something magic about chihuahuas that we cannot explain but it is real to become addicted to them!
You didn’t like chis Dixie and look at you now! They do make us become addicted to them somehow.
Thx for letting me join
Thanks for joining us Judy! Cute chi there.
@Judy,
I found a young deer head in a Sunocco station in the pouring rain. I always owned German Shepherds and Chows but I couldn’t leave this little scared baby in the rain. I think that was the best decision I ever made. I will try and attach a picture of my beautiful wonderful brilliant baby. She now 13 years had many of her teeth removed so I cook every night and chop it. I love her to pieces. It won’t let me upload.
The photo may be too big Rose. You can always email it to me at cathy@ilovemychi.com
And in the email, include your name, your dogs’s name and let me know if you want her to be chi of the day on the Facebook page or Chi of the week in our newsletter.
My newest chi Lola. She is just 10 months old and 4.5 pounds. My mom gave her to me when she was 8 weeks old. I also have 2 mix chi’s about 9 that I got from rescue when they were around 1
She’s gorgeous Dori!
Charlie is a Dear Head Chihuahua, I rescued him at 9 months and he is 6 years old now. He was so afraid of everyone and everything when I got hm, he now loves everyone and lets everyone know he’s in charge now.
He’s such a cutie! Glad he has a good home now.
Aww, Charlie has a look of my Deerhead Chi Chanel. She is eight months old. I am unable to upload a pic of her.
I have a chihuahua named Pee-Wee. He was my late husband’s therapy and he goes to visitbthe residents at the nursing home I work at when he can. He is tan and a deer head. He will be 7 in August. And yes he thinks he is bigger than he is.
Love his cute little face!
black & white long coat (for the most part) female deer head, she is 13 and 6.3 lbs.
i also have a smooth coat black try but is is half chi half terrier. that one is 4 and much
heavier but adorable.
i have a dog that i don’t know what his breed is
He has the coloring of a Manchester Terrier but Chihuahuas can have that coloring too. How much does he weigh? He’s probably a deer head chihuahua.
he weighs 6.5 lbs
he weighs 6.5 lbs
he weighs 6.5 lbs
Hello ! These are my two deer head chihuahuas , they’re adorable and we love them deeply.
They are cuties Valeria.
I love my deer head baby and never thought that I would want a Chi. We’ve had a Shih Tzu for the past 12 years but this little girl needed a home and boy am I glad we got her. We all have fallen in love with her except the male Shih Tzu!
How long have you had her? Your Shih Tzu may come around in time. It took awhile for my Lucas to accept my little Ziggy but now they are buddies.
I have a
Dear head Chi! I got her when she was a few months she doesn’t cuddle is not loveable is stubborn she is a good securiry dog. She also does not play with any toys. But I love her and Nd would not trade her for anything. She does not like female dogs or people she does like men. Shebis 8 going on 9 and I am disabled and she is a good companion. Would a kitten be a good companion? I know she gets lonelyI try to show her pictures of animals and also videos! She turns her head and will not look at them. I am baffled
Cats tend to be solitary animals too so most likely they will both just do their own thing and ignore each other. You could foster a kitten or dog first and see how she gets along with them.
I have a deer head chi. Emma is awesome adopted her at a rescue. She is lovable and funny the ways she plays with me is comical. I’m so happy we found each other. ????
That’s wonderful Teresa! So glad you found each other.
I have been fortunate to have had a long hair white and fawn apple head Chi named Ellie Mae for 10 1/2 years. She had a heart attach on Oct 23, 2019 and I lost her. She was the sweetest best companion I could ask for. I was deeply depressed after losing her so my son got another Chi pup for me. She is about 9 months old now, weighs 5 pounds and her name is Lucy. She is a deer head and has chocolate and fawn fur that is short. She is fiesty and becoming very very attached to me and me to her. She lives up to her name and can certainly be entertaining and very comical.
Another Lucy! I just love that name for a chi! I’m sorry you lost your precious Ellie Mae but glad you got Lucy now.
I am a 1st time owner of an adorable deer head chihuahua named Scout! He is exactly as you described! Very protective and spunky. He makes his presence known. Barks alot but I love him to death. He is my baby! I finally found a dry dog food he likes too. Would love to hear tips on care and making him as happy as I can.
It sounds like you are a wonderful mom to Scout! I’m glad you two found each other.
@Christina Marlborough, what kind of dry food does your deer head chi like? I have a deer head, Grace Kelly, that’s a picky eater.
I have a long leg and long hair Chihuahua. He is brown and white he’s friendly. Stay by my side all the time.
He sounds like a wonderful little chi Mary!
I have a deer head baby boy. He is quiet unlike most but will howl on command moat of the time.
I bet that’s cute Joanne.
My baby is Miss Molly Mae, her birthday is 8-1-20..we are planning her party already. She has honestly saved our lives in so many ways. Her smile lights up the room.
That sounds wonderful Samantha!
I love my dog so much she is my furbaby. I am her mom and she is my child.
I feel that way too about my 3.
My roommate and her late husband rescued Paco when he was about a year and a half. Now he is 13, and fat — almost 27 pounds (I’ve tried to get him more active and watched his diet, but its just not working). After her husband’s death, I moved in to share expenses and when Paco first saw me he grabbed my pantleg and dragged me in the door.. He’s been my little buddy ever since, and he’s amazingly smart! I had a Collie pup when I was 6 (over 60 years ago), but it died of distemper a month later, never had another dog until these days. Now I know what I’ve been missing, except I’ve had several cats some with some interesting personalities throughout my life.
Paco is a deer head short hair three color fawn and white mix with I think a terrier or Pomeranian heritage. Most of his teeth are gone now, none on the top, and his hips are giving him problems (just like mine are, I’m getting old too, lol). He goes nuts when I say the words ‘car ride’, almost tripping me on the way out the door. When he is displeased with me, he will sit at my roommate’s feet and stare at me, blocking her access to her laptop — an aggravating yet effective strategy. When I have to leave the house, he lays down by the door until I return, then grabs toys to greet me when I get home. Such a prize his friendship has brought me.
Thanks for the article, great read.
He sounds like a wonderful dog!
If he is that big and nothing is working, he may have a thyroid condition. I’d get him tested by your vet.
I have a long haired chi. He is 3 years old. I had him neutered 2 months ago Since then he has gained lots of weight and has grown longer hair with the top coat turning white. Is this normal? I’m starting to wonder if he might have an underlying disease
The weight gain is kind of normal after neutering Rachel but I have never heard of hair changing like that. I’d check with your vet.
Our dear head chihuahua is fawn and white. When we got her, her skin was real pink. Now it is starting to turn almost black. She loves to it out in the sun, but she is never out very long at a time.
Is the sun causing her skin to turn dark??
Thank you
It’s possible but some dogs’ skin does turn colors after awhile. It’s normal but still mention it at the next vet appointment.
I own a black deer head chihuahua with a little white under her neck and around her toes she is about a year old I named her gidget louise louise is after my mother who passed on several years ago I named her that because she looks at me like she would when I was doing something wrong she is my heart she is very protective and does not like kids at all there isn’t to many people that she does like and she thinks that she is a bulldog she is not scared of anything not even a bear she is my best friend I am very blessed to have her
I’m glad you have each other Ramona.
We love our Lyla Jane. She is a Deer Head Chi. Could not imagine our life without her..so special to us.
That’s a great name!
I have a deer head. She is the sweetest little girl but she does think she is a pit bull if my yorkie tries to take her stuffed animal.
LOL, yeah they have no idea how small they really are.
I have 3 a male Apple head his name is Huey which is blue and a fawn Lucy which is deer and a chocolate apple named Chloe they are the loves of my life.
I have a 3 year old deer head, fawn coloured called Bella. She likes to use our german shepherd, Lola, as a bed and regularly sleeps on top of her! Pretty sure Lola thinks Bella is her baby 💜🐶🐶
LOL, I’ve seen a lot of chis using big dogs as their beds. My Lucas used to do that with Buddy, our 100 pound mutt before he passed away.. It was always so cute.
My deer chihuahua is amazing, caring and loving. I have been quite I’ll over the last 1 1/2yrs and he is with me constantly. Not sure how to add a picture as I see no attachment file.
Yeah sorry about that Earlana. The plugin I used to allow people to put photos on here stopped working.
I have a pear head chihuahua, his name is Taco Bell, because your family is in love with this fast food place.
Too funny!
My little(Chihuahua) Envy passesd away this morning 17 short wonderfull years with her. the best most loving lil dog ever not a mean bone in her body. She was great w/ small kids was the boss/bestfriend of our 85 lb pitbull and the biggest little LUV ever.
Oh gosh, I’m so sorry Megan! I know how much it hurts to lose our little loves.
I have three rescues two apple heads sisters Miley and Penny they are 9 years young white with black markings and our deer head Buster he is 7 with fawn colored with white markings I am absolutely grateful to have these three in my life I try to spoil them everyday and if you ask them I am pretty sure they would tell you I have succeeded except when I put sweaters on them when it’s cold they absolutely hate clothes
You sound like a good dog mom Kim.
Thank you for the information!!! I love my Chi he is a deer head short hair chi and his name is Banjo and yes he does have great spirit I just love him 💕🐾
You’re welcome Joan!
I have a deer head! And she is my best friend we hike travel and go every where together! I love her n wouldn’t trade her for the world!
That’s wonderful Sharon! They make amazing companions.
Everyone knows and loves Mario, he is a my fearless, freindly companion and goes everywhere with me, he knows exactly what he wants and how to get it…best dog ever
Mario sounds like a wonderful little chi Phil.
I have a dear head chi,long hair having trouble with him scratching ,almost bald dont know if it fleas or diet any help would be appreciated
If it’s something that started recently, it’s probably seasonal allergies. Or possibly fleas. Lay your dog on a white sheet and comb their hair. You will be able to see any flea droppings or the fleas themselves.
If it’s a long time problem, get them checked by your vet since there could be an underlying health problem.
@vickie koonce,
@Cathy, I HAD A CAT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER TREATING FOR FLEAS I BOUGHT SOME HOMOEOPATHIC ARSENICUM ALBUM FROM THE HOMOEOPATHIC PHARMACY AND HER FUR GREW BACK BEAUTIFULLY .I DISSOLVED THE PILLS IN HER DRINKING WATER
Interesting, thanks for the info!
I have four Chi dogs one deer head and three apple heads they are full of fun and very loving I wouldn’t be without them their ages range from 6 years to 9 years.
What a wonderful little chi family you have Pat!
I have an apple head blue merle short-haired chi named Scooby he is my service dog of 2 years he loves everyone…he is love of my life as far as furbabies go…quite the big personality is my little scooby doo and loves food and attention lol
He sounds like a wonderful pup Sammy!
@Sammy, just be careful that is also the downfall of any chihuahua.
make sure you give your scooby snacks that are healthy and limit them as a rewards. Chihuahuas become over weight very easily unless regularly they will become overweight….just like their human counter parts as they age they have a slower metabolism. When they get wound up playing they burn up a lot of energy…people foods are very fattening for our little chi’s it may seem cruel not to share but it’s not wise to share our food with them.
Check with your vet about what is ok to share and what foods are best for this loving breed.
I have a 3 months old deer head chihuahua and you described him to the teeth. He’s name is rocky and he is my baby and my best friend.he keeps me on my toes as they say. I love my baby…
Thanks for sharing about your baby Rocky Amelia!
The asthma comment is not a myth it doesn’t cure it helps because of the average height of a chihuahua they tend to breath in the dust and so on I had this verified by a doctor when I lived in the southwest….and they shed less than most dogs of their size although the one I currently own sheds like crazy I would own a chi over any other breed and I would be lost without my layla who looks more like a miniature doberman than a chihuahua but has a chi’s personality which are indeed very big. With patience you can train a chi to practically stop barking…their feelings are easily hurt so by saying “BAD GIRL” with attitude I get an abundance of chi kisses the best in the world by the way. With a gentle reminder she will do a low growl rather than bark but if she is outside any dog of any size she will try and go after they have no sense of their own size.
I have owned several chi’s over the years and I am 60 years old.
I sure wish mine would help me with my asthma!
We love our Lyla…. She is 6. Love of our life. She is a deer head. Beautiful babygirl. My husband has health issues. She helps take care of him. Don’t know what we would do without her. She is so smart.
@Lyla Jane Welton, she watches my husband when i leave the house. I just tell her she’s in charge.. I swear she understands.and stays right with him..
Believe or not she even tattles on him..
If he’s doing something he shouldn’t be. She’ll come and get me.😁
We have a 2 1/2 yr. old white deer head chihuahua with one brown patch on half her face. She only weights 4 lbs. Her name is Chloe. She is the best dog we ever had. She is equally attached to my wife and I. We are both in our 60’s. She is a great companion. And we love her.
I bet she is adorable Bobby. Chis are definitely the perfect dog for older adults (which I am one too).
Just got a 4 month deer head chi with green eyes. First night at our home, I could not find her. We were afraid she slipped out the front door. We called for her, we looked down every street. I was devastated. I prayed we would find her to no avail. In the morning, she greets me happy as can be. She does the same thing that night, but I heard bumping noises. She can fit under my couch and hide in the sofa. So grateful she was ok. She can also walk on her hind legs!
Ooh green eyes! I bet she’s gorgeous.
I bet that was scary not being able to find her. They do sure love small dark spaces to hide in.
I have a deer head chi that I love dearly. She was used as pit bull bait. She is 14 years old
and she was taken from the drug house when she was one of two. She always puts her head down low if you pick her up to love her. She is afraid of sudden moves. She is my sweet baby.
That is heartbreaking! I’m so glad she has a good home now with you Rosa. I don’t understand how people can be so cruel.
I have a beautiful deer head girl named Siobhan….the love of my life!!!!
I bet she is a beauty DeAnn.
She is my first chihuahua. I am used to big pit bull dogs. I had to put my pit bull down due to old age and cancer. I work in a non profit pet rescue and we got this little 3 yr old deer head chihuahua and she just took to me. She chose me, I have never been too fond of chihuahuas because I thought they were mean little ankle biters. I fought the urge to adopt her at first because I just lost my pit bull and was super heart broken. But I guess Phoebe (my chihuahua) sensed this in me and just clung to me and followed me around and laid at my feet at my desk and just showed me so much love and affection like she wanted to take my heartache away. I fell in love with her and had to take her home. She doesn’t really have anything to do with anyone in my family but me. But that’s okay we like it like that. She goes to work with me everyday. We are inseparable.
I love that story Brandy (except the part about losing your pittie of course). Chis definitely choose us I believe.I know both my Kilo (RIP) and Lucy chose me.
I’m glad Phoebe has helped mend your broken heart.
I have a dear head long hair Chihuahua she will be 3 year’s old in December, i got her at the humane society for what they told me she was beaten all the time from the prior owner so they took her away from them, when I got her I noticed some issues I had to work with her but she’s getting better, she’s a whole different dog now it’s like night and day the best dog i have ever owned
It’s amazing what some love and kindness can do for a dog.
I have a deer head chihuahua,and she is loving and kind.If if grandkids steady taking turns picking her up.she just lets them.she stays by side you on every move you make.she is very loyal.
She sounds like a wonderful little dog Linda.
@Cathy, yes the best.
we have a deer head and an apple head chihuahua, Riley is our dear head, short hair, a rescue, will be 14 in Sept. & has diabetes and is blind. Jazzy is an apple head, Mom is a blue short hair, dad is long black hair, Jazzy has red hair, and has hip problems, she will be 12 in Nov. we got her for Riley cuz he had separation issues when we first rescued him. now they are inseparable.
Someone gave me a deer head chihuahua and she was potty trained and a lap dog.She is kind,loving,and spoiled.I got a couple of apple head pups and she was scared for a couple of days until she adjusted to them.I gave her a cracker and she gave it to one of the pups and expecting another.She seems to help train the puppies on the pads.unbelieveable.She is so amazing.She is the best dog I ever had.She is patience,with everything.
She does sound amazing Linda!
I love my Chis. I’ve owned deer head and Apple head and love both. Jasper and Zack lived to 20 and 18 years old respectively.
My current little chap, Georgie is very intelligent. I don’t think others understand how intelligent thus little breed is.
Due to their popularity I’ve also heard stories online of people disrespecting little Chis just to provide a reaction for online content and ‘hits.’ As you say in your comments that they need to be respected and looked after. All dogs and pets deserve love and respect, but even more with Chis, with their tiny bone structure. Owners need to be aware this little breed aren’t toys that can be thrown out when they tire of them.
Amen Jan!
I have a deer head she’s the most loveable dog I have ever had
They definitely are lovable! Thanks for sharing Sharon.
I have a short haired that shedds alot. He is fawn color and a Mama’s boy. Love to sit right beside me snd cuddles at night. Barks at people he doesn’t know. He is very obedience and is a joyful puppy to my life. He’s my everything 💙🐕
He sounds like a sweet baby Leticia!
@Cathy, My Max sheds terribly also. If company comes I have to make sure to vacuum the furniture.
My bride and I have a small farm. We own a Deer Head named Clover. She believes she a big dog Queen of the place! She is with me as I go about my daily chores! She is our little Queen! She loves our grandsons! She travels with us as the three of us have adventures!
Clover sounds like she has a wonderful life with you and your wife Paul.
I have 2 female deer head, 1 short hair/ 8lbs and 15 years old and the other one long hair/7.9lbs and 7 years old.I love both of my girls to the moon and back..
What are their names Deborah?
I have my lil guy named Storm….whom I truly love dearly. He is a 8 pound deer head and is Merle in color. He is very spoiled and I hate leaving him when I go to work but like I tell him….if I don’t work then he not only wouldn’t have food but no goodies, no BarkBox, and no DogTV. So….I work and love to spoil him and he gives me hugs (he puts his front paws on my collar bones and squeezes)….and it melts my heart every time he does this, which is usually everyday when I get home from work.
I tried to get him a little friend to keep him company while I was at work but he is so possessive of me that he wouldn’t let the little kitten near me and would push her off the bed. So I had to find her a new home and now it is just him and I against this big crazy world.
@Valerie, Sounds like such a precious little Merle. I don’t know if you have heard or read..but Chihuahas are partial to loving their own breed, and Merle may love to have a ChiChi sibling. :0) Best wishes.
Yeah they can be possessive.
Never had chihuahua before. I too had an aging Pitty had trucked with me a million miles till I retired. Goldie came up our long driveway when I was out. I gave her a dog cookie. She rolled over on her back, so sweet. I think she was 6 months or so no collar. I put her in Jeep tried to find where she came from. Within the first 24 hours I probably decided to keep her. She’s such a sweetie. Over next year she got better house broke. My wife doesn’t pet but giving her crumbs Goldie became attached to her also, even hopping up in her lap. She’s usually my shadow following me into whatever room. We take naps side by side. She’s a large fawn color, so pretty and sweet, fast & strong. 18-30 solid lbs. I won’t part with her.
I love that story Carl!
I have an apple head he’s awesome so loving he kisses me all the time and likes to give hugs he’s black tan and white short haired he’s my second one my first baby died you I think she was sick when I got her they were both rescues his name is little Bit and hers was Dazee May
Those are great names Nancy.
My Lucas is also a hugger.
I love my Chloe she’s my buddy . 🐶❤️A deer head follows me all the time loves to go bye bye instantly wags her tail to go. Loves people and very friendly. Hardly ever barks .
She sounds like an awesome little chi Hertha!
I think my little boy is deer head. His name is Rascal and that he is. He has a lot of toys but has a few favorites. He can throw a ball across the room. He knows when I am not feeling right weather it be sick or just plain down in the dumps. I don’t know what I would do without him.
They are so intuitive towards us. Rascal sounds awesome.
My little deer head is fawn color. He’s short haired and has long legs. He’s 2 years old and weighs a little over 7 lbs. My husband named him Dinomyt. I got him in September 2018 before my husband died in January 2019 from dementia. He has been a life saver. Don’t know what I would do without him. He is very possessive. Won’t let anyone near me. I think he would literally eat you up. I can take him away from my apartment to go to the vet or anywhere else and he acts scared. He knows when I’m sad or upset and will lay on my chest and wants to cuddle.
I’m so sorry you lost your husband Lynn. When I heard “Dynomyt” I immediately thought of JJ (I think that was his name) from Good Times (showing my age here).
I have a deer head chi. She is 12 lbs.and has a personality that just want stop . She seems to one way or another to get her way. She loves to snuggle under the blanket with me.she is the 5th chi that I have gotten since I was in high school I an 67 now.
Yeah they definitely know how to get their way. LOL
We have a deer head, weighing 9 pounds and a apple head that weighs 5 pounds. The deer head is very nervous, doesn’t care for small children, a lap dog, loves her blankets, hates storms, but loves cheese as a treat. She is a beautiful fawn color with beautiful brown eyes. She is very attentive to me when I have a low blood sugar. She is my baby girl. The other is 14 yrs old, laid back, loves her blankets, barks up a storm, doesn’t like the noise from small kids and feisty. She loves to keep to herself, but she’s our watchdog. Barks at everything and is nothing is there she barks. Love my girls.
They sound like great pups Felicia!
Bella Kaye was “gifted” to me and my husband. At first we were unsure we even wanted a dog. It took less then a few days. Now, she is the “daughter “ I never had. If she wants it she gets it. Spoiled lil turkey, but we could not imagine our lives without her!
I bet she has a wonderful life with you and your husband Christina!
I HAVE ONE OF EACH THE DEERHEAD IS SOME WHAT QUIET TILL THE APPLEHEAD WUPPY GETS GOING THEN IT IS TIME TO RULE THE HOUSE THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN I DEARLY LOVE THEM BOTH AND BOTH ARE RESQUE BABYS
I bet they are a lot of fun Ilona.
Deer head
I have an apple head chihuahua she is very playful and barks till you pay attention to her
They know how to get the attention they want, don’t they?
I have an 8.5lb fawn colored male chihuahua named Max. My son got him for Christmas nearly 9 years ago. He was so tiny that he fit in the palm of my husbands hand. Max is the sweetest, most lovable and most stubborn dog we have ever had. He hates baths, will not let me touch his mouth but loves tummy rubs and to be brushed. He hates being left alone so goes everywhere with us. He is super smart. If there is a fly in the house he comes and gets me so I can swat it. The other day he came down the hall barking frantically and kept running back and forth. My husband followed him and discovered I had left my grill pan on the stove and it had started smoking. He really saved us from having a kitchen fire. We love our Max.
Wow, he’s a little hero!
Daisy is a ball of energy! She is happy and is very much a little deer in her jumping and running! First chi I have ever had, can be a delight and a hand full at the same time! Never a dull moment! I am 73 yrs. old and have raised and had dogs all my life, including showing them in dog shows!
They definitely keep life interesting. Thanks for sharing Linda!
I have PENNI my baby she is smaller deer head and JJ my boy who is a bit bigger they are my buddies. I am disabled and they are great companions. They will be a year old on the 26 of September. My Penni climbs in my arms at night and wants to have her blanket on and be rocked and sung to sleep. They have bonded with me they were suppose to be my husbands Christmas present they love him but are with me all the time.
They do tend to choose one person to be their human. That is so sweet how Penni wants to be treated like a baby.
I have a deer head Chi his name is Poncho. He picked me his grandma. My son rescue him from an abuse situation and came to Florida. He fell in love with his grandma, yes I spoiled him and slowly taught him no matter what he did no one was going to ever hurt him. It took us all to show him he was always a good boy and loved. He became a different dog who love to play, love his babies, and of course his blankets. He has given me so much joy and I’m so grateful he came into my life!
Poncho is lucky to have such a wonderful home now Debra!
Pi have 2 chihuahuas 1 is a deer head and the other an apple head. My dear head is very active and noisy but we got him at a year old when he was taken back to the breeder his name was Sean but we changed it to rat boy I wanted scooter but my other half named him and its stuck. Rat boy is all over my otherhalf
Our little girl we got at 5 weeks the person that bred her wanted her gone she was so tiny weighed 8 ozs hername is perrie montana
We had to feed her during the night she became my baby I’ve always had medium to large dogs so this was very different she did become very spoilt she is all me. I think its worked out well
Sounds like a wonderful little family Lynn!
My boy Prince is about 1yr old. Fawn. Loves to kiss me. Follow me around the house. Love his treats🙂. He is very protective. Does not bark that much. Thank God for that because we live in a small apt😃👍
Yes you are lucky with that since you are in an apartment.
I ADORE my two deerhead Chis! I have a four year old, Tinkerbell, who is 6 lbs. and a 11 mo. old, Princess Daisy, who is 4.5 lbs. They are the sweetest and prettiest pups ever!!
They sound adorable Shawn. Love their names.
Just love my deer headed Buddy he is loving loyal and playful.picks my mail up and brings it to me bless him.a bit fussy on food very nervous of other dogs but copes very well loves to out walking gas walked six miles and still wants to walk more.loves to snuggleas sleeps in bed with me loves to crawl under the top throw.and has never ever soiled my bed.he has given me so much comfort i love him to bits
Buddy sounds like a great little chi Marie!
I have a Deer Head Chihuahua & an Apple Head Chihuahua. I love both of them so much!!! Both have ended up choosing me as “their person” for sure. They hang out with me ALL DAY EVERY DAY. I am the only Female in our household & both my Chihuahuas are Female though Spayed around 10 months of age. I also am disabled & I often wonder if they like being with me because I do not get around much & am much more accessible to sit with. Though both seemed drawn to me from the minute we first got them as 3 month old puppies. No matter what the reason, I love having them with me everyday. Both are very playful & love to play together & with my 2 sons who are both Adults. They also love to follow my husband around the house too. We also have 2 Siamese Adult Cats they like to play with. It is always so funny to watch the 2 Chihuahuas playing with the 2 Siamese because the Siamese are at least twice the size of the Chihuahuas. I don’t think either the Chihuahuas or the Siamese realize that though. They all 4 pretty much have grown up together, & as kittens & puppies were the same size for quite a while. I have come to the conclusion over the past 8 years of having all of them, that you need 2 Chihuahuas & 2 Siamese just so they learn to socialize & have a playmate. Prior to having my current 2 Chihuahuas I had just one female Chihuahua by herself. She also was pretty much my Chihuahua, but she really missed out not having another Chihuahua to grow up with & play with.
Thanks for sharing your experiences Linda. What a wonderful little fur family you have!
They are my perfect little friends! They are now 11 & 7 & lived very happily with 2 pugs & a large German Shepherd who adored them. Unfortunately I have only my 2 little girls left… I have one of each … the youngest was only a teeny little thing & certainly now has food rituals & an occasional seizure. The older & larger girl is very similar to a small fox & is every bit as wise!
They are totally pampered…I could not imagine life without these special girls.
Thank you for all your information.
They sound like they had a great life Honor.
Enjoyed your article. My deer headed chi, Bella is a big girl, weighing in at 19 pounds, she has a bit of terrier which made her bigger, but she is a dominant female chihuahua. She and her two brothers are all rescues. She absolutely loves Jay, my miniature Shepard terrier mix, but harasses Sammy, my foxhound beagle mix mercilessly. I often have to step in though he’s much bigger and stronger. Overall, they’re a healthy pack and they keep me very busy and give me great joy. Bella owns me and has an incredible personality. She loves to drag her blankies everywhere and would drag a heavy bedspread around if that’s all that was available. She’s super strong. We call her ‘tough girl’
That is cute about her dragging her blanket everywhere Doug!
I am a big dog person usually. Last August I adopted Tootsie, a spayed doberman approx 2.5yo now. In February 2020 I decided to foster a spayed chihuahua. She’s a foster fail due to Covids arrival-HA! I just found out today about the 2 types of chihuahuas! Well my two rescues came from Texas and I live in Ma. They both are perfect dogs and are best buddies. They rarely bark and love everyone! I have a sign posted saying “Never mind the dogs, BEWARE of the Owner” Ha! My chihuhua-Molly is a deerhead according to this article. She’s white with tans blotches, about 11-12 lbs., 13″ long with long kind of spiky fur. I have her trimmed so she looks softer. she sheds like crazy too. Is there anything I should be aware of, health wise as she gets older? I do have a terrific DVM that I’ve been taking dogd and cats to for about 30 yrs. so he’s a great source of support for me. I was just wondering. I’m 66 yo and retired. I own my own home that has a dog door and about 2 acres for them to hang out in. They are never, ever too far from each other. Thanx for youe article. Gail
I bet they are cute together.
Brush her every day to keep the shedding down. Chis do have a few possible health issues to watch out for as she ages such as they tend to have dental problems and lose their teeth. And if she starts making a honking coughing sound, it’s probably reverse sneezing which isn’t dangerous but may sound scary, but isn’t a big deal.
My chihuahua was the most perfect dog in the world, as she got old and was unable to move much I could still have her in my arms, cause she couldnt walk… and if someone got too close to me she didnt know you would think she was going to eat them alive… she sounded so ferocious….When it came to loving my grand children they were her special treats… but… in order to give me a good bye kiss they first had to kiss and love on her or…. she would jump up and steal my kiss just as they were trying to kiss me… so precious… the love of my life. Her name was Chica.
Aww she sounds like she was such a sweetie Seth!
I have a deer head chihuahua and I also have a Chihuahua that is mixed with miniature pinscher they are both my babies
What are their names Lavonna?
I have a short haired deer head chihuahua that is exactly as you described. He actually was purchased from a shelter where I was told he was most likely a bait dog and the scars and condition of him most definitely coincided with that theory.
He was in really bad shape when we got him and though he never leaves my lap, he loves the whole family and has to spread his love to all now after he acclimated.
He is 12# but thinks he is six foot tall and bullet proof until he hears any loud voices. Even when the family is only playfully loud, he will immediately jump back on my lap and begins shaking…it breaks my heart. I always have to stay cognitive to his emotional changes to decrease stimulus when it is upsetting to him.
He is absolutely such a lovable and playful addition to our home.
We have two other shelter dogs that are chihuahua mix with Yorkie, and one is mixed with a corgy.
Though I generally try to save shelter dogs, I would absolutely would love to buy a baby chihuahua because they are so adorable and I believe that my male who was so abused before we adopted him may feel more comfortable with a puppy versus another full grown chihuahua.
I always had large breed dogs before purchasing these shelter chihuahuas, but now they have melted my heart to the point where I can never imagine my life without them. I love them all dearly but Peppy is the one who is still the most traumatized from his abusive upbringing that he takes front and center to the others. He refuses to have it any other way. 😃
They do have a way of taking over our hearts. Poor little guy. I’m so glad he got a safe loving home with you and your family Diane.
I love my Lily Bug. She has so much personality.
Cute name for her Georgia.
I have two male chihuahuas. One is an Apple head and one a deer head. Both under ten pounds. My deer head is submissive and my Apple head is more alpha. Both loving to both my husband and I. And good with my grandkids. Also they live peacefully with my indoor kitty.
That’s the way it is with my 2 also. the apple head is the alpha.
You are lucky they are good with the grandkids. Was it always like that or did you have to train them (the dogs and the kids) to be gentle?
I have both apple head and Dear head my dear head is the one that is tall long legs an smartest and a mommas baby..
My other one long hair she is a girl very shy never makes much noise and for some reason a loner.. but she also spunky and can whip up on my dear head one. But both are sweet.
Thanks for sharing about them April.
I have an Apple head chi who is 17yrs old. She’s brought (Bella) joy to my life…
So cute and precious and devoted to me. She is deaf and I wear a whistle around my neck so she can hear me.
She sounds like a sweet little girl Lois.
We have a deer head, his name is Max. Wouldn’t know what to do without him, great with adults and very smart, and very picky eater.
He sounds like a great little guy Carmen.
I have two deer head chihuahuas. Male and female. They are both so loving and playful. My male is loyal to me. When I am not feeling well he never leaves my side. Best dogs ever.
Yes they really are the best dogs ever,
I love my Layla, she is so attached to me.I am to her also. She brought me out of a deep depression i was in from loosing my 10 year old apple heads that passed away suddenly a few months ago. Layla is 41/2 months old and so funny 😆.
I’m glad you have your Layla to help you Donna. These little ones are great mood lifters.
I have a deer head. 1st time in my life to ever own a small dog and if you’d ever told me I would one day own a chihuahua and love it as much as I do I would have said you were crazy! But it’s true, she has stole my heart, and she makes me laugh every day.
Yeah they have a way of stealing our hearts for sure!
I have one of each, deer head and Apple head. One is about 1 1/2yr old and the other is about 2 1/2yr old. They are both males and rescue pups. They bring such joy but you talk about jealousy and competitiveness. Oh my,
LOL, they are so much like little kids, aren’t they?
I adopted a deer head Chihuahua. She is a joy…It’s been 16 years since I’ve had a puppy in the house she’s teaching me how to live in the moment ❣️🐾
LOL, I bet she is! Dogs definitely are experts at living in the moment!
My little guy loves to hide his treats all over the house… It’s hilarious! I go to vacuum and I find them along baseboards, behind doors and definitely in his beds under his blankets. Plus how can my chihuahua snore soooo loud!!!
LOL, I wonder if he remembers where he hides them all.
Chis tend to snore loud because of their shirt snouts if they are apple heads. But if he’s a deer head, I’m not sure why he would snore so loud.
I have a 3 month old deer head Chihuahua, named Alfie. In the 7 weeks I’ve had him he’s changed my lonely life for the better. I love the way he puts his head to one side and listens attentively when I talk to him; who knows perhaps he understands what I’m saying.
They definitely can change our lives for the better. So glad you got him Shirley.
I have a deer head chi
That’s great Misty. What’s your chi’s name?
I think i have might have a deer head puppy too she is beautiful or she may be a chihuahua mix shes just 5 months and im not sure yet.
Either way, I’m sure she’s a wonderful little pup!
We have a white deer head chi. Your description of them is spot on! She is very clingy to me, but loves all of us! Her name is Millie and she was given to us when she was a couple of months old because the lady felt she couldn’t take care of her! We love her to pieces! She loves to burrow herself under covers and loves to eat what we eat… but in very small amounts. Millie is about 7 years old now. Hoping we have her around a very long time… she is our baby!
I hope you have her around for a long time too Michelle!
I have a fawn deer head that is 11 years old and a apple head that is 3 years old. They are very precious to me both are rescue chihuahuas.
Thanks for sharing about them Cyndi!
I am concerned my six-year- oh long- haired chihuahua. she just lays around most of the time she doesn’t seem to know how to play with toys. She loves company the more the better visits with everyone sitting on their laps. Goes to the vet regularly. Rescue her 2 years ago and she had three litters of puppies in a row. I suspect she may have been used for breeding purposes anyway should I be concerned
Is she eating and drinking ok? Some dogs (like people) are low energy. But I would mention this to your vet next time you go.
I have a 12 year old deer-head Chihuahua. Her name is Bambi and she is my baby and my shadow. She has gotten a little crabby since she got older, but I still love her! She is extremely smart! She understands most things I say to her. I think it is because I have always talked to her since she was a puppy.
Thanks for sharing about her Marilyn!
We live our deer head chi. He’s a great watch dog and very living. He’s my best friend.
What’s his name Diane?
We rescued a deer head brindle chi back in October. He’s now 5 months old and definitely shows his personality. He loves to talk. His hair is wirey and he does shed. He’s house broken but has the occasional accident by the door.
We have a 6 year Pomeranian that they do play rough at times.
Our chi is very smart but we are having a difficult time getting him to settle down and listen to commands. Selective hearing.
Any recommendations?
We are going to go through obedience training starting in January.
Also he has attached himself to me. He has to be with me at all times in the house. Is this normal?
I bet he’s gorgeous with that brindle coloring.
The obedience training will help with the commands thing. And yes, it’s very common for chis to attach themselves to one person.
I have a five year old deer head I adopted ten months ago they said he was mixed but I knew he’s simply a deer head he is twelve lbs very very protective matter of fact in the meet room of the humane society he ran strait to me jumped on my lap and started licking my face. He picked me he is exactly how you describe the behavior of a deer head. Roscoe is his name hanging with momma is his game.
He sounds like a wonderful little dog. Chis are known for picking their people.
He sounds like a wonderful little dog.
Chis are known for picking their people.
I had at one time a “chi-mix” from the pound. Judging from the comments I think I had a deer head chi! I lost Chika last year to cancer. She was 14.
I’m so sorry you lost your Chika Cindy!
I just got Ziggy. He is now 18 months old. He is nutty. Very strong willed, michavious and loving. Deer headed chiahua with soulful eyes.
I have a Ziggy too! Your Ziggy sounds like a little character.
I have a deer head got him at 8 weeks he is 3 years old now … very spoiled loves to argue .. but he is also very sweet and loving
LOL, I laughed at “loves to argue”.
Our dog 🐶 has What we cant finger out,she has been rubbing her head on the rug becouse her ear is itching and it has a oder to it no one can say
Sounds like an ear infection. She needs to see a vet.
We have had 3 chihuahuas. 2 twin sisters Apple heads 1 female deer head. The first Apple head died of cancer at 12 years old and the 2nd died 8 months ago at 17. The deer head had issues with having multiple seizures starting at very young age. The veterinarians answer to problem was to over medicate her but never completely eliminating the seizures until we went to a veterinarian that would work with cbd oil and she has been seizure free and slowly getting back to a normal life of always looking for her grandma.
That is great Jon! Do you give her CBD oil every day?
I have both, Ralphie is a deerhead and Penelope is a Appleface. The love each other.
Aww, I bet they are adorable together!
I have owned chihuahuas for the past almost 30 years, I prefer the deer head to the apple head- I currently own Maximus- aka Max or Maxie-Max- he is 5 & the sweetest chihuahua ever- he LOVES everyone- doesn’t bark (I know not typical of the breed) Max is a certified emotional support animal. I had him certified before Pandemic, to go into nursing homes & such-hopefully we will be able to do that soon-
He sounds like a keeper Kirstie.
Out of curiosity, why do you prefer deer heads?
I have a long haired deer headed Chihuahua. very seldom barks unless someone comes in the door. doesn’t like men very well but warms up after a while. She was 5 when I got her and came from an abusive family. She is afraid of alot but has gotten better with my care. she is now 10 yrs old. She does not kiss me or lick me. But I still love her.
I’m glad she has a good home with you now Marita!
We have a black and white chi, Chloe, she is the queen of the kingdom. Big attitude and a lover
Of course she is queen!
I have a deer head she was rescued and doesn’t think she is a dog at all
LOL, most of them think they are people.
I have 3 Chihuahuas, peanut who is 9, Chico is 3 and Tiny Tim is 2
Are they all boys Misty?
We have a 3yr old deer head “Homey”, and a 2yr old apple head “Angel”. Both are spoiled rotten! Honey weighs 12lbs and Angel 10lbs. The get boiled chicken everyday with a little dry dog food, and after supper we have a little peanut butter before our evening walks. I wouldn’t know what to do without them.. they’re my babies!! 💕
They sound like they are well loved Penny!
I have a Chihuahua crossed with a Dacshund, he is a short haired dog, who does not like the cold, loves his treats and I adore him explicitly and he adores me. My lap dog.
Chiweenies are great!
My Betty takes care of me. She knows when my blood sugar gets low. She is a beautiful deer head.
That’s wonderful Kenneth!
I have a small Chihuahua she has been my little girl since she was born. She turned 11 yrs old in Sept. She has congestive heart failure and a collapsing trachea she is having so much trouble breathing. I’m trying to make myself give her up.I know it’s best I more suffering for her. But how do I let go when I feel like I’m dieing inside. I don’t want her to think I’m giving up or I don’t love her. I would trade places with her in a heart beat. I keep thinking she belonged to God before she was mine. But i don’t want to give her back.I lost Molly’s Mother Tiny in Nov 2010 this has been a bad year for Molly she has been sick .Dec 2020 I hope Molly will forgive me. I can’t let her suffer no more. She is more important to me than breathing.
I know how hard it is Carol. And I waited too long for one of my fur babies about 6 years back and have felt guilt ever since about it.
The last one though that we lost last summer, I felt peace about. We did everything we could for her and when it was time to let her go, we did it at home and I was with her and she was in her own bed. It was very peaceful. They gave her something to sleep first and then the injection to stop her heart.
I did ask the vet though, would he put her down if it was his dog and when he said yes, I knew it was time.
This will be the hardest thing you will ever have to do but you need to think of her first and do the best thing for her. When her quality of life is gone, then it will be time to let her go.
I have a deerhead chi that I rescued. I did not go in looking for a small dog but when I saw him I had to pick him up and when I did it was all over. He latched on to my shoulder and would not let go. I said I guess Im Taking this one and he has been my little nugget of love ever since.
He chose you! They usually do choose one person that is their human.
I’m Ellen I have sence they were puppys a male deer head and female bitch there getting on in years but I’m worried about them they have picked up a weird habit I have 3 male friends that visit stanly and Sally ann loose there minds over them but when they leave both stat pacing and spinning very fast for hours and hours why??
That is really weird Ellen. I can’t imagine why they do that.
I own 2 applehead, and 1 deerhead Chihuahua’s, and they are a joy in my heart, they held my broken heart after my husband passed!!
I’m glad your fur babies are there for you Rena.
I have a beautiful tenure rolled deerhead foreign boy who is a bundle of energy and the light of my life. I honestly don’t know help people can live without a dog and for me a Chihuahua is the ultimate dog. A whole lot of dog in a little package.
I know I sure can’t live without them.
I own 1 applehead and 3 deerhead chihuahuas. 1 long hair and 3 short. There is never a day when some kind of antics have me in stitches!
I’m sure they are all loads of fun!
I rescued a chi baby and named her Kasey from Orem Utah where she was outside in the cold many days. She is so sweet and smart and loves to be covered by her sherpa blanket whenever possible. I make her food and give her probiotics and the vet says she is healthy and strong.. thank you for the valuable info on these babies.
Poor baby. My heart breaks for these pups who have to live outside in the cold. I’m so glad she now how has a good life with you Sharon.
My 13 week old Deer Head Chi LOVES to bite! I know she is teething, but I want to discourage that! She gets almost manic and then bites hard. I know staying completely still helps. (after I’ve removed her teeth from my hand!) She loves me and loves cuddles and kisses so I think she is trying to “play” with me, like she played with her siblings. We are an older couple with no kids and not as energetic as we used to be.
Our 11 year old cherished Chi was such a sweetheart, but she died of cancer in September. We got her when she was three and she was given up at a year for aggresive behavior! That was hard to believe, but she apparently grew out of it (or she was abused, knowingly or not) I expect Mimi to change with time. Meanwhile, any suggestions?
I’m so sorry you lost your older chi Mary.
Yes, Mimi should grow out of it. We do have an article that may help: https://ilovemychi.com/how-to-stop-dog-biting/
I have a dear head chihuahua. Resued him dec 2019 love him so very much, he is attached to me, his mom!!
So glad you found your special little guy Kay!
I believe my Minky is a Deerhwad..only 21/2months old..was hoping for long hair but doesnt look like its happening and ears are not up..but of course she is cute anyway..very active..playful..and like a Houdini..😁🐶
If she’s only 2 1/2 months old, her ears may still stand up. If they aren’t up by 6 months, they probably won’t go up. She sounds like a lot of fun,
Hello love this post, I have a deer long chocolate hair, she is a lovely dog, it’s still a puppy, it’s a great company for me. I love her 💞
I bet she’s beautiful. I LOVE chocolates!
I have a 6 yo blk/tan deer-head chi named Maybell. She is the smartest & sweetest dog ever! We love her! I so agree with this article, 100%
She sounds wonderful Tammy!
I loved and adored my little girl. She was a Deer Head also, truly left us heartbroken. Now I’m looking for another Chihuahua. Any ideas where the might sell them
I’m so sorry for your loss Thomas. I don’t know of where to get a puppy but we do have a post that may help here: https://ilovemychi.com/how-to-find-a-reputable-chihuahua-dog-breeder/
I have a little black girl abd I don’t know if she is an apple head or not. My daughter got her at the veterinarian in punta Cana Dominician. She is wonderful and fun. I call her Gidget. Her play companion is a Argentine DoGo. He is about 89 lb and she weighs 4 pounds. We had her for only two months. She was born in September 2020.
I bet they are adorable together.
Just 3 weeks ago, we adopted what we believe is a Deer-Headed Chihuahua from an SPCA in Upstate NY. They pulled a bunch of dogs from a high-kill shelter in NC. “Zeus” is one year old and black with white chest. He has long, skinny legs and is quite the clown! He loves our 1-1/2 year female Maltese-Pomeranian mix, and the feeling is mutual. They play the day away. We’re sooo happy we adopted this sweet little boy!
I’m glad you adopted him too Rene. And that’s great that the 2 pups get along so well.
I have two wonderful chihuahua rescues. I couldn’t have asked for any better companions than these two littles. They are extremely protective. Little Barney has trust issues and I think he always will. He’s made great strides in the 3 years I’ve had him. He will not let anyone near me or touch me while I’m holding him. I don’t know how to get him past this. Yes, he will nip/bite out of fear. My ChiChi loves everyone! She loves to be loved on! The two have finally bonded but still at bedtime, it’s a competition to see who gets the closest to me. !!! They scrunch as close to my back up towards my neck as they can get. You wouldn’t know I have a king sized bed by the way they act!!!❤️💗
I’m glad they have a happy home with you now Debbie.
My deer head Chi is mixed with Terrier, so he’s 19 lbs, chocolate, long hair with hazel eyes. He is handsome! Thanks fir the good info. He is very very devoted to me though loves other family members too. He growls though when I inspect his teeth or hind knees/legs. Makes me think I should have vet check him out. He is 3 years old.. I will begin bathing him every 3 weeks now. Thanks again!
Yeah I would get them checked out when you can.
If he doesn’t get dirty much, during the winter, you can stretch it out to every 4 weeks.
Hi I have a deerhead but I can’t tell if she is full bred or not how would you find that out
The only way to tell for sure is to do a DNA test. I did one to see what Lucas was. You can read about it here: https://ilovemychi.com/hey-lucas-what-are-you/
My baby Deer head Chi is simply amazing. I’ve had him for 3 months and wouldn’t trade him for the world. His olive green eyes makes him even better. I love him! Kovy Chase Blakely.
Ohh, green eyes! I bet he’s quite handsome.
Looking to buy deer head black and tan Just lost my 11 yr old suddenly to undetected tumor.Her face looked just like the blue deer head pic on Pinterest by Off Leash.Adult female or pup in please contact me,Heartbroken in Idaho.
I’m so sorry for your loss Joann and sorry I don’t know of any available chis.
I have an 10 year old dear head chi! He was my husbands dog but when he passed away, the chi became my best bud! He only has 3 legs, we had to have one of the front legs removed because it was deformed at birth. He is very attached to me but he has also kept me going after my husband died! I really love that dog, his name is Odie
I’m glad you have Odie to help you. I like the name Odie. My grand dog is named Odie. He’s a Frenchie.
I had 2 Chihuahuas, 1 Deerhead and 1 Applehead. My Applehead passed away in 2020 at 15. She had CHF. I still have my Deerhead, she will be 15 and not showing any signs of slowing down in the near future. She is handicapped however. I loved/love my girls. I want more, but my husband says NO! I hope he changes his mind!
I hope he changes his mind too Kaen!
Love the article ❤️ I have an apple head chihuahua and would love to read more about that! 🐾❤️
Well look for this Tuesday’s newsletter Paula!
I am thanking you,,i loved to read about my babies,,i have 2 deer chi chi..and 2 apple heads ,1 he is just awesome,,when i bought my little girls,,they were so gorgeous,the boys are the deers,i so agree with eveything,you said,,but you left out only one thing,,these are the pickiest dogs i have ever had,,but would not take anything,Thank U so much,,and i also will try to get more pictures of my spoiled babies,,,The Boo’s……..love and always cherish these little,smart,funny and devoted they are my hearts,,Angel…
Mine aren’t particularly picky Linda although my little Yorkie can be at times. Maybe I just got lucky with them.
I have momma n daughter chi
Mom is about 12 lbs and daughter is 2.5lbs I think they are deer head but don’t know how to send a pic. Momma is 14 in august and daughter is 13 in march
You can email me the photo Ruth at catht!ilovemychi.com. If you want me to include it in the newsletter or Facebook page as chi of the day, let me know which one. And include your name and the dogs’ names.
Have a deerhead that’s a reddish brown. Her name is SugsrBeet. SugarBeet is a one person dog and enjoys playing with her other 2 dog friends and 3 cat friends here on the farm. SugarBeet has been a real blessing for me us.
She sounds like she has a great life!
I have both a deer head and an apple head. My apple head is the most rambunctious one.
My Jax is a 4 year old Deer Head Chi! BIG on personality. Super sweet little guy! All 10 lbs!! He’s all about keeping up with his Mom…me!He’s my first Chi, and I also have a little Shitzhu, Lucy. Lucy (12 lbs) and Jax are best buddies. They’re favorite thing to do is race through the house chasing each other! I love my babies!!
My beloved applehead chi made it to the ripe age of 16years, protective and oh so fiesty, ah, to memories….. Now, I have a senior rescue, a deerhead chi, aged 10years and oh so passive. Yes, sturdy with wiry hair. Have him 2 years and he took his time in getting to know me and now*** I am his all ! Alert in following me around in the house and his tail, well, non stop. Only barks at skateboards and mustangs !! A loyal wee man who lives for xkissesx, carrot sticks and his toys, and yes, I let him win at tug of war, his expression, priceless….. He IS a keeper…
He sounds like a great little guy Sherry.
GREAT info! Thank you! We have 2 Chi’. 1 deer head and 1apple head. My deer head, Ali is my baby💜. She has the deer head but short legs. Our apple head Mackie, has long skinny legs and is my husbands boy. Of course they are both spoiled babies.
Sounds like a wonderful little doggy family Suzanne.
I own an awesome Deer Head chihuahua named Jerry …
Jerry is a rescue from Mazatlan, Mexico…I have had him
for two years and he is finally settling in…I am spoiling him
rotten…he is so well behaved…I love him so much♥️
Thank you for all your wonderful posts… very helpful
He’s lucky to have you Linda!
My Female, Deerhead, Black, Chihuahua/Pug mixes name is Prancer. She is 4 1/2 years old and weighs about 10 lbs. She is so spoiled! She has her own car seat and bed. She, also, sleeps in my bed under the covers with me. She loves kids and likes to play with her stuffed Reindeer and Dragon. She also loves to walk and play with her friends at the Dog Park. She’s a good watchdog (very vocal) and a living loyal companion. I don’t know what I’d do without her.
Aww, she sounds like a sweetie Lisa!
I have a deer head but he doesn’t have the long sloping nose. He is fawn colored with a black muzzle.
chi pin
Hi Cathy, read your newsletter every Friday. My furbaby is a rescue pup, deer head chi min/pin mix best dog we ever had.
Is he really hyper? I know pins can be pretty hyper.
I was told that my chi was apple head. Both his parents are apple heads. But his nose and legs are a little longer then my other chi. But not by much. And he has that molera on his head. And he’s 6 lbs. And my other one is 7lbs. Son confusing.
A few chis are mixture of both. Sounds like your baby is a mixture.
I have two deer head chi’s that are 15 and 17 pound. You are spot on on all the other characteristics.
A
Wow, those are big chis!
We have a deer head Chi. He turned 11 on Valentine’s day. We love him.
That’s a great day for a birthday.
Cathy, my little girl is apple headed, but she has a little longer snout and she has extremely long legs….what would you call her? Shadow is also tri-colored.
A few chis seem to be mixture of both deer and apple. That’s probably what she is.
I just adopted a rescue deer head–(about 10 lbs). Thanks for the information.My question is,how much to feed her.
Hi Bill,
They actually need less food than you would expect. You can use the calculator here to figure out how much they should eat: https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-feeding-tips/dog-food-calculator/
I have a blonde Deerhead chi, her name is Roxy and she is a total mamas girl. She is not yappy,and pretty easy going. She shares me with a chiweenie, two poodles a dobie and 8 cats, but she is always next to me touching me. Ive had since she was a baby and she is 12years old now.
What a wonderful fur family you have Pam!
We used to have a friend in our house that was a Yellow Lab. We had to put him down as he was old, 12. We were given a Dear Head Chi by a friend with a stipulated, by me, a two week trial. With in two hours I was convinced enough that no one was going to take Wally from us-no way, no how for any reason-he is too sweet and cute.
Aww, I’m glad Wally got a forever home with you Dale.
I hope though you didn’t put your lab down just because he was old.
Loved facts about deer head chihuahua. Have 2 fur babies now boy will be 1y old at end of month and girl will year in may. Love them both and such a joy. They make me laugh and they’re so much a comfort and I think God for them.
Glad You loved it Susan.
I have a 3 month old deer
What’s your chi’s name Barbara?
I have a 3 month old
I’m lucky enough to have both an eight year old long haired apple chi who is the most playful and loving little floof I have the honour to love. My short coat deer head is six and he really has the big dog in a small body attitude but he is so loving and loves snuggles under the covers.
I didn’t even like the breed to start with but once you get to know the feisty little floofters, they will melt your heart 💖
Yeah they do Anne.
I have a deer head and the only thing I don’t see on the blog is my dog has ears that flop down sometime I see her raise one. But when they stand up they look like a child ears. Just curious about her ears!
Some chis ears never stand for some reason. It’s not that unusual.
Just got a 9 month old Deer Head he adorable so good the best thing to come into my life hid name is Dobby
That’s great Denise!
I’ve had my deer head chihuahua for five years now,and she is so attached to me
They do get attached to us. What’s her name?
Love the article so informative. As I knew Airhead T owners I tried to get as much information I thought possibly can about my baby girl she is now four months old and everything you wrote pretty much fits her yes feisty sassy loving all the above. She is fine color with the darker stripe down her back and little white angel wings
Please disregard my previous comment as I’m using voice recognition certain words came out crazy and I sent before correcting, my apologies
Most of it made sense Julie.
I have a deer head and a apple head chi and my deer head is my world!!! She was given to me because I was experiencing depression really bad and didnt even know it but undoubtedly my friends did because when they gave her to me i had asked them what I was supposed to do with this (as I held her little body in the palm of my hands) and they said come back to us!!! That little dog brought me out of a very sad and dark place and i would die for that little dog!!! Anyways she became pregnant by my little apple head boy and she gave birth to 3 big boys!!! She has been the best little mom in the world!! My baby is named Mannie and she has a heart bigger than Texas and she believes she is a Rotweiller or something because she is fearless!!! My apple head is the most loving little guy!! His name is Taco and he loves to give me kisses!!! Ive always owned bigger dogs and even said I would never own a chi but the day my friends put Mannie in my hands was the day my thinking and my life changed forever!!! I will always love and cherish my little chi family and let me say this…if your trying to decide whether or not you should get a chi or not…purchasing a chi will be the best decision you will have ever made!! It was for me!!!!
what a sweet story Tracy!
I have 3 deer head short hair, deer head long hair and an apple head. They all have unique personalities and know exactly what i say. They tell me when it is bed time. 😁 such a joy.
LOL, my dogs tell me too when it’s time for bed and when it’s time to get up.
We have a Deerhead Chihuahua…a rescue at about 9 months old…and the smartest dog I’ve ever known! She quickly attached herself to my husband…which is okay with me.
They are smart little dogs.
I have a deer head she grace for so much love and attention and they are very protective no matter what you do to try to stop them till they get the attention they need from you no matter where she at she gets attention because of her barking constantly when the other owner look over she just would stare in pure love and wag her tail but when she don’t know are dog is new she will bark to keep them away she will protect even big dog from getting attack I saw it with my own eyes my dog gets bad rap but it’s because I am her owner they think that’s all chi is they just want to say hello and want to play with there dog some dose and some don’t but she will warm your heart in the end if she stay calm because I am calm myself to show her it’s going to be okay don’t have to bark that mush but I put a calm high pitch so she can understand am not mad it I Got her. Back as she dose mine
Yeah I think chis see themselves as Pitbulls and have no idea how small they are.
My girl is an awsome fur baby at 13 she has medical problems and needs meds ..some 2x per day. But she is still a trooper. My precious companion.i loved this article thank you.
I’m so glad you loved it Star. I’m glad your fur girl is hanging in there.
Chihuahuas are very attentive, loving, and protective. They are very smart dogs that loves attention and to be praised. The Chihuahua has the tenacity of a Pit Bull fearless, yet gentle.
Yep that describes them exactly.
The best dog I ever owned is my Deer head Chihuahua! Got her after my 2nd husband died and I would’nt take Anything for her! My best friend for sure!
I’m so glad you have her Paulette!
I have a deer head named Max. He just turned 7. We have been through a lot together and he has been the best little buddy anyone could ever have. Funny thing about him, he’s not a big barker except if there is an animal on TV. It doesn’t matter what it is – another dog, snake, bird, butterfly, etc. He is very smart, but how the heck does he know??
Some of them seem to know. My Ziggy (a yorkie) loves watching animals on TV. And he will bark and whine when they do.
Just rescued and adopted a 7 yr old deer head long hair chi. He is white with few tan spots. He was not taken care of, had a infection in eye that had to be removed, extracted 10 teeth and got fixed all in a months time.. we’ve had him two days and are in love. Thxs for the info I needed it
I’m so glad you took the little guy in Sibyl!
Deer chi an boy does she run any home and loved by all she is my help when sugars high nite terrors she wakes me if off balance she stays near under foot I glad I have her
She sounds like a wonderful chi Liz!
My chi is an apple head she is the sweetest little thing when we’re out in public people don’t even know she’s around I carry her in a little pouch all that sticks out is her cute little face people want to pet her she’s just adorable. When we’re home she follows me every where
She sounds like a little doll Pat!
We have our Lily Deer head chihuahua who will have her 3rd Birthday tomorrow. She is definitely in protect mode all the time, and doesn’t even want my husband touching me. So apparently I’m her person. She is Black and Tan only weighs 3 lbs. we both love her so much. My husband Knick named her big girl because she has sass and attitude 😀
LOL, yes they do have big personalities no matter how tiny they are. Thanks for sharing about Lily.
I have a 7month chihuahua her name is Sh’A she is so hard to train can someone give me some Advice🤔🥺
Chis are notoriously hard to train. You need to get her in a good training program. If you can’t get into one now because of COVID, then look into an online training program. I like this one: Train Pet Dog but they want you to be a part of their membership program.
I’m also myself going through this training program: https://dogacademyclub.com/
@Cathy, Thank you 👌🏻🙋🏽♀🥰
I had a short hair Deer Head for 19 years. She was the love of my life and I miss her terribly. I had to put her down at my vets as she had Cancer and had seizures several times a day even on meds. She was so doped up that she would just stand in one spot and acted like she didn’t know where she was. I knew for awhile that I needed to let her go and for a long time I just couldn’t. I finally stopped thinking of me and thought. Let her go and be at peace. She wad pure white and het name was Sugar. I have het ashes at home with me. She was the best dog a person could ever owned.
I’m so sorry you lost your little girl Diane. It’s so hard to make that decision but be proud that you did the best thing for her.
Our forehead chi is so full of energy. She loves to chase squirrels and to eat peanuts. She is very attached to me, I guess it’s because I have diabetes and have a lot of pain. We sure do love our little Clover.
Forehead chi? What is that?
I like the name Clover.
I am rescued my Chihuahua from the local shelter not knowing she was a deer head Chihuahua I found out later they are so sweet she loves everybody I had never heard of a deer head before she is spunky smart and just all-around loving if you want to get dog get a Chihuahua or a deer head Chihuahua you will never regret it
Sounds like you got a great little girl Donna!
Is it possible to have a chi mixed with a jack Russell
Of course it is. It’s possible for them to be mixed with any dog breed.
I had a Deer head. I lost him Dec 10,2020 I miss him every day. He was black either brown accents. I also had a small deer head back in the 70s. Some one poisoned him.I still miss him and love him.
I’m so sorry you lost your baby. And that’s heartbreaking about the poisoning. How can people be so cruel, I’ll never know.
I believe I have a 5 month old deer head chi, he is the best dog! Potty training has been tough. But other than that he is a good boy and looks kinda like a fox! Syrex is his name.
Yeah potty training is usually a problem with these guys. I have never heard the name Syrex before. I like it.
After 12 years of not having a pet, they lifted the “no pet” policy in our apartment building! I was ECSTATIC! So how do I find the right dog in size and personality for our small apartment? I got online and was soon OVERWHELMED by all the choices. How does anyone pick the right dog? Then I met the CUTEST, SWEETEST dog out on my daily walk! What was it? A Jack Chi! Half Jack Russel and half chihuahua. So I get online again and find out when you mix these two breeds together, it seems to cancel out the negative qualities of BOTH breeds. You get only the good stuff! So I searched and searched and finally found a litter. The little girl we brought home is EVERYTHING the internet said and MORE. At 11 pounds, she looks totally like a doe-faced chihuahua in a gorgeous Jack Russel coat of white and brown. People stop me to tell me how cute she is. She prances by like a little horse with her curly tail lifted high. We LOVE this sweet baby so much!
What a great story Deborah! So glad you found your baby.
My deer head baby is 9 month old and weighs 9lbs. His name is Cooper. I got him when he was 6 wks old and weighed 1# 7oz. I never had a dog this small. He is sweet and loud at times.. My biggest problem with him is he likes to chew paper.Any suggestions?
Some of this is just the age. Puppies love to chew so keep plenty of chew toys around for him along with things like bully sticks. And just keep paper away from him (I know, Captain Obvious). If you see him with paper, take it away, say no in a firm voice and give him something safe to chew.
I have a deer head chihuahua named Diamond Belle she is my service dog for seizures. She is nine yrs old and is my lifeline. I love her so much. She is a one-person dog for sure. She has short hair and is black and white.
She sounds like a great dog Cheri!
My little baby boy was ran over and he passed away he was 14 year’s old this has torn my heart apart I will never forget how precious he was I’m alot not my wife passed 5 years ago now I lost yogi however I love your story you describe my yogi to the tee
Oh gosh James! I’m so sorry. That’s an awful thing to have to deal with.
I have 3 Dear Head Chi’s Mom daughter and Dad they are the best I love my Chi babies I hate leaving them at home when I have to work they are my and my Fiancé’s world I don’t know what I would do without them
Well that’s good you have 3 of them so they have each other for company when you are at work. Dogs are pack animals and do better with other dogs or people with them. You sound like a wonderful pet mom.
I have a short haired chi love him but I don’t love his temper. If he doesn’t like to do something he will bite and not playfully, teeth barred and attacks. Has drawn blood multiple times. He is 1 year old. Training school barked so much the last 2 sessions had to be private.Had a behaviorist come to the home and he showed perfect behaviour.I would really love some help because I don’t know what to do.
If he behaved well with the behaviorist, at least he knows how to behave. Which means you need to talk to the behaviorist about helping you to know what to do with your dog. Dog training is more about training the pet parent than it is the dog.
Mine is 8 yrs old and will still occasionally go to the bathroom in the house how can u fully housetrain him, is it possible?
It’s a hard thing to break them of but not impossible. Make sure you get up every trace of pee or poo with an enzyme cleaner or white vinegar. You may need to keep him confined to rooms that you are in so you can keep an eye on him. Don’t yell at him when you find an accident, that just makes them try to hide it from you. But if you see the signs of him getting ready to go (turning in circles, sniffing, etc.) immediately take him outside. Praise him when he does do his business outside. You probably know all of this stuff but that’s basically all I know to do.
Have a deer head chihuahua. We love her very much. She a companion. That was a daushaund. But passed away. She’s been depressed. We’re looking for a new puppy.or friend for her. She’s 10 and a sweetheart. Very good temper. She’s very proteced of me though. But gets along with other dogs
We have a 9 year old very healthy deer head. She loves to do zoomies on the bed and run and jump. She plays with all of her toys which she has scattered throughout the house. She is attached to my wife, considering that she didn’t want her at first after we had lost our previous chi to parvo. Now Bella waits for my wife to get home from work and sleeps with her. She is potty trained but stubborn and was not hard to train to sit, lie down, roll over, shake hands and give kisses for a treat. She is very protective of all of us.
She sounds like a wonderful dog Max!
I have a standard size deer head, she’s about to turn 9 in July. Spoiled rotten but trained as a family dog and loves kids. She definitely has a large dog attitude, she has chased raccoons out of the yard.
Sounds like a typical chi, they have no fear no matter what size the other animal.
My long hair, tri color, 11year old deer head rescue (adopted at 7) is pure joy! Gentle, quiet, she will bark for cause but never incessantly. Will “ talk” with little chirps when she wants something or “paw” at me usually for water, treats or to get under the covers where she loves to sleep. In the morning she nuzzles under my chin and then flips over for her “tummy rub”! My hands are obviously “hers” for her pleasure! A We are so happy we found each other!❤️
Hi Cathy, We have a deer head chihuahua she is 3 years old she was given to us from my Pastor. She was a Blessing, We love her to the moon and back. She is 7 lbs and we put in cat doors she she can go out when she needs to. She is the Love of our lives. Spoiled but a blessing to us.
What a wonderful gift from your pastor Lynn.
her name is DAYZI MAE.
I have a deerhead—rescued her. She only has 4 teeth left,and is 9 years young and 10 lbs.Also has a special diet.. She probably rescued me, You always talk about their Moms, you know there are also Dads. She makes my life now have a reason.. Bill
I talk about dads too Bill and I know you aren’t the only one. I actually know the stats of my readers and about 22% are male.
I’m so glad you have your little chi. They do make our lives better.
I have a Deer head chi he is a mix of pom and chi. His mother was full blooded deer headed chi and I raised him from day one because she passed away during birth. He is very protective of me and very loving and cuddles with me . I would not trade him for a million dollars. His name is Dozer he looks more like his mother but has the pom tail Yes he is very vocal and let’s you know that he is here if you don’t give him some loving. I love to watch him run he jumped like a deer does.
I bet you do have a close bond with him, specially since you are the only mommy he has ever known.
i have 2 1 applehad and 1 deerhead hey ae protective of me and i cant leave a room without at least 1 come ck on me both are recues i love them dearly never had a chi but i like the deerhead only cause size and they both tk up queen bed
LOL, I know about them taking up the bed. I have 3 and if I’m lucky, I get 1/4 of my queen size bed.
I am the proud momma of a beautiful, spunky Deer Head Chi.
Lucky you Tressa. I’m sure your chi baby keeps you entertained.
I have a deer-head chi. Carmello is 11 – almost 12 – years old. He loves attention and walks. He is short-haired and fawn colored. He loves to sit in my lap anytime I sit down. He crawls under the covers at night with me and, if I move too much, he will get down and curl up in his bed under a blanket.
He sounds like an awesome little dog Ann.
They are like potato chips, you can’t have just one! I have three, one deer-head, 4lbs and two apple heads. 4 and 6lbs. Wonderful pets, they really think they are German Shepards. Love them…
Yes, it is hard to stop at just one, that’s for sure.
We have a crazy deer head. Her name is Chloe and she will be 5 this August. I got her from a friend that had 2 little boys and I guess Chloe thought she should be the baby so she would nip and bite the kids. My friend said she couldn’t keep her because of that so asked if I wanted her. We had a Jack Russel/ Poodle already but I brought her home anyway and they loved each other right away. Our neighbors have cats and she loves to chase them when she sees them outside.
She thinks she is the queen of the house at times and will follow me or my husband wherever we go in the house, even to the bathroom. We love her and her dog brother loves her too, they will chase each other from the living room to the bedroom and back then stand and growl at each other. There is something she does that is weird, when I give our other dog a haircut, as soon as I’m done she will bite at his legs. Don’t understand that one.
That is a weird one. Maybe she’s mad at his legs because his hair is gone?
I enjoy reading your news letter. My Rufus is a deer head chi and like you I work at Amazon too.
Thanks Conny, glad you enjoy the newsletter!
I have a 2 year old,male, deer head chihuahua named Spencer. He is also long haired, and both of his parents were long haired apple heads. He just turned 2 in May, so I toom him to the vet for his well puppy checkup, and some more heartworm medicine. The vet came out to tell me after the checkup, that because he saw a chihuahua was next, he expected to be dealing with all teeth. He was pleasantly surprised at how nice Spencer was. I had 2 other assistants come up to me with the same compliment, that he was a very nice chihuahua,they really liked that he sat up and begged for attention from the staff. My human children are all adults leading their own lives now, but they jokingly refer to Spencer as their spoiled little brother.
I laughed at “spoiled little brother”. My vets too tell me how sweet my little dogs are but they don’t sit up and beg for attention from them.
My little Buttercup looks some like Apple head and some what like a deer head. So weird. My black one is Apple head. But usually when I see deer heads they have longer noses then Butter does. It’s like he’s both. Lol . Now I’m starting to see some Chi’s called pear heads. I’d send a pic but it doesn’t give me a way to send it.
Yes although more rare, few chis do seem to be a combination of both and I have heard that they are calling them pear heads. I love the name Buttercup.
I absolutely love all your information. I have a little Deer Head Chihuahua and oh my
how I love this girl.
She is my everything.
Look forward hearing from you each time.
Enjoy.
I’m so glad you enjoy it Joanne!
I have two Chi’s. One Apple head and one Deer Head. They both are loving and have great personalities. I love my babies.
I have a deer headed chihuahua. I rescued her 4 years ago. She has barked a total of 5 times that I know of. She is the quietest dog I have ever owned. Other than that, She fits the profile perfectly. She is sweet and loving, but stubborn. I can live with that though, and I wouldn’t trade her for anything.
Actually she does kind of fit the deer head profile. Most chihuahuas tend to be barkers but deer heads bark less than apple heads. I think it’s because they tend to be less high strung than apple heads.
I was wanting a know how I can send a picture and story about my chi
Email it to me at cathy@ilovemychi.com
I have one of each. Love them both. There is alot of differences in their personalities and behaviors. They both have their own little fun quirks. A very fun bred of dog to own.
Yes they are a very fun breed!
I have both deer head and apple head. The short haired chihuahuas absolutely shed! They are like little whiskers that when holding your dog get into your clothes and all over your house! The long hair also shed but are not prickly in your clothes but still a mess. I love my dogs, I have 3 but don’t love the shedding!!
Mine don’t shed much. Lucas doesn’t shed at all but he’s half yorkie and half chi and yorkies don’e shed. Ziggy is a yorkie so he obviously doesn’t shed. Lucy sheds a little but not much. She’s a double coated long hair chi.
Our chi baby is named Mia. A lot of what you have written about fits Mia. She is so sweet and a great companion.
She travels well and definitely makes herself known. Mia is long haired chi but we keep her clipped. She is fawn colored and we’ve taught her tricks and is rather quick to learn new commands.
She is housebroken too.
She sounds like a great chi Susan!
My husband and I have a deer head Chihuahua and she is my special fur baby🥰 I’ve had her now for 7 yrs since she was a pup. Her personality quickly showed its self as she grew over the years, and one particular memory that sticks out in my mind about her is…. One day I was holding my baby in my arms I walked into an adjacent room from our daughters and by passed a mirror well our little chi caught her reflection in it and began barking at herself not once but multiple times as she stared at herself😂 I will never soon forget that about her😊
LOL, too cute. She didn’t want her mommy hold another dog.
I have an 11 year old deer head Chi named Whiskey. He thinks he’s a Great Dane and barks at all strangers. He’s the best little guy!
Yeah, they all think they are much bigger and scarier than they are. I like his name.
I have a deerhead shorthair and an applehead shorthair. I also have a long hair but not sure what he is applehead I think he is petite only weighs about 4 pounds. He is a picky eater and hardheaded
LOL, yeah our little guys can be hard headed.
Sh’a is 8months its the best Edition to my family😘🥰🙋🏽♀👌🏻🙏
They definitely make life more fun!
We have 2 deer heads.
They are related. We had three generations when we adopted them all from a shelter in 2015. We renamed them. Grammy Grace was the oldest. We lost her in July 2020 with mammary cancer. She had already had 4 tumors out but more formed. She was 11 years old when we lost her. She was also deer head
Her daughter is Mamma Miracle. She turned 11 this past November. She is white colored with tan on her ears and head. She has the mammary tumors also. We noticed she most likely already has cancer as it has affected all the nipples so we opted not to put her through surgery. Most likely, vet sais it is genetic. She is 14 pounds. The youngest is Mamna’s daughter She looks like. Very small deer. She is totally fawn colored and all have the lomg legs. Baby Angel is 8 years old and she is 10 pounds I have never had such sweet dogs. Mamma gets a little grumpy at times but so do I when I do not feel well!
Those are great names! Just out of curiosity, had any of them been spayed?
I do have 10 chihuahuas and they are my children.
Wow 10 chis! How do you keep track of them all?
We absolutely love our Deerhead Chi, Kudos!! He’s all of the above AND SOME!! I Swear I think he’s half human sometimes the way he communicates with me!I’m so grateful my Son brought him in our live’s!
They are so intuitive, it does seem like they know what we are thinking.
I never imagined myself with a small dog. But I rescued my little
Black deer head and that was one of the best things I have ever done. I love her more than I can say, and she returns it a hundred fold.
Yes it does. They are such special little beings.
I have a 5pound pure black Chihuahua she loves her human pack but will not tolerate strangers she will only behave when you ask but as soon as your back is turned she we bushwack our guest.she is a very fierce little girl
and stubborn! I really dont know what to do! I love her so much because of he shenanigans I keep her away from from the general public.👁👁.
Have you taken her to a dog training class? It might help as she will be around other people. Also, though this may sound kind of mean, it won’t hurt her. I have a spray bottle I keep full of water. When one of my dogs starts to act up, I usually make a sharp “Ack” sound and 9 times out of 10, that stops them. But if it doesn’t I will squirt them with water and that has always stopped them as they hate to get wet. Just be careful not to squirt your guests.
I have two sisters, they r chiweenies! They r so sweet and loving! Funny and playful! ❤️
I’m sure they are. Two fun high-spirited breeds.
My little Cooper will be 1 yr old in July. i got him at 6wks old when he weigh 1 lb. 7oz.He now weighs 9lbs.He was my first baby puppy.He is a joy
I bet he is a joy to you!
My babies Elvis and Coco bear
Cute names!
My chihuahua was a rescue from an L.A shelter. I live in Canada. She had to have patella surgery as soon as I got her. I have now had her for four years and she is definitely my soul mate. She never leaves my side. Even in the shower or bath. Her name is Tiffany and she is a black/tan deer head. She is only three pounds. I tried sending a picture but it wouldn’t work. Sorry.
Yeah, sorry the site won’t let you put in photos anymore. The plugin I used to have that did it caused a security problem so I had to delete it.
I’m glad the patella surgery worked for your little one and she has a great life with you!
I adopted a deer head Chihuahua. She was approx 9 years old and was able to keep her 4 years before she died of renal failure. She was my first chi. She was used for breeding and didn’t play showed no affection for anything except a McDonalds bag. I loved her dearly. In 4 years she became a loving member of my family.
I’m glad she had a good second half of her life with you Evelyn!
We have a deer head chihuahua that is 14 years in age. he is still active and loves to run around and play. He makes you laugh and is silly. He was my husbands dog and since he passed away he clings to me now. They are friendly and the tail goes all the time. He gets fed three times a day in small portions and he knows when it is time to eat, he will pester you and sit up to let you know it is time to eat. We love him and enjoy him being here.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband Carla but I’m glad you and your pup have each other.
I have a 4 pound deer head that is 13 now. His name is Patrick. I call him a backless Chihuahua as he never barks. He’s a Velcro dog that has to be touching me anytime I sit or sleep. He’s a sweetheart.
Your lucky he doesn’t bark. Usually chis are the opposite-they bark too much.
I learned from other Chihuahua enthusiasts The Deer Chihuahua is known
as just that. . Deer Chihuahua not Deerhead. On a Chihuahua group
I learned the apple head is just that because they are named because of the shape of their head whereas the Deer Chihuahua is named for the
entire shape of their body and resemblance to a miniature deer.
lol I was told they do not have antlers.
Interesting, I have never heard it called deer chihuahua or apple chihuahua. Only deer head and apple head. Even by breeders.
We have a black short haired 2 year old deer head Chihuahua. Very friendly, the vet says she loves to work with him, my neighbour’s give him treats when I walk him. We have to dress him warm in the winter or he won’t go out side to the bathroom, other than that he was easy to train. We laugh constantly at some of the things he does. He’s a joy to own.
He sounds like an awesome little guy John!
I just adopted a 9 yr old black deer head chi. She has really taken to me! I named her Sassenach Sassy for short
Congrats on your new girl! I have never heard the name of Sassenach. Does it mean anything?
Hi, I would love to know if you think my chi is a deer head chihuahua?
Send me a photo to claycath@gmail.com and remind that you want to know if your chi is an deer head and I’ll take a look.
I rescued a 4 year old Deer Head, my grandson named him Peter Parker for Spider man, but loving word play I changed it to “Peter Barker”. He is my little side kick and I wish I was retired so I could be home with him all day, or at least have him with me all day. He is not crated and has a dog door. I have wondered if he would be happier with a doggy buddy. Any thoughts?
I love the name!
Most dogs are happier with a dog companion as they are pack animals. If he’s never been around other dogs though, he may see them as a threat. You may want to try fostering a dog and see how he does, or borrow a friend’s dog for a few days.
@Cathy, thank you for your input. He seems to do well with other little dogs, he gets intimidated the bigger a dog gets. I will keep my eye out for a companion. I think borrowing or fostering a dog short term might be a good test of how he feels with another dog in his space.
We just got our deer head chi. And he is great, we got him from a dog shelter and he is 5 yrs old. He was altered and had 7 teeth pulled a day before we adopted him so of course he is on antibiotics and pain reliever. My the problem is jax doesn’t bark hasn’t barked once since we’ve had him. I’ve owned 2 chi’s before him, so I know that’s not normal. My question is, what could be the cause of it? Could he be depressed?
He could either just not be feeling well enough due to the medical procedures he recently had or he could jest be getting settled in. When I got Lucy, I was amazed she never barked. But after a few weeks, she started barking when someone came to the door. She just needed to get used to her new surroundings.
I have deer headed one , we call him Chandu shot name from Chandra which means moon in Indian language, as it says he is attached only to me I can lift him and listen to my words , but my husband can’t even touch him he gruns but when gives food he takes from his hand sits next to him but once he puts his hand on him… this is due to he doesn’t talk to him which I do when lifting him going near to him so he is alert what I am going to do next… he is very cunning he just gets down from his bed pees near by and goes back to his bed as if he doesn’t know anything… which I am trying to stop but cannot. He has some small health problems his legs becomes stiff and his head hanging as if he’s going pass off this will be there from 10 may for 20 minutes this only worries me. Otherwise he is great
He could be having a mild seizure Uma. Tell your veterinarian about it.
hi I love my deer head chi…his name is Pancho, he is 10 mo. Old and my question is how much times do I have to fill his bowl a day??? He’s a good eater but he doesn’t want to stop eating…thank you…
At 10 months, you can feed him 2 times a day, but he doesn’t need much. I wouldn’t feed more than about 1/3 cup each time.
My deerhead Chi is 14 years old his name is Dynomite and he is still going strong
Sounds like he lives up to his name.
I have a chi/pom hes a treasure i love him so much his name is Henry
That’s a cute name for a tiny little boy.
I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE Deer head girl named Penny. She loves my other mix breed doggo and both my cats. They play with her constantly and that helps me get chores done. I’m having a horrible time getting her walking on a harness and going potty outside. But, she is super friendly and takes to people well. She is my precious little Princess Penny. I love her so much.
I have a deer head chihuahua. Some say she isn’t purebred because of her size. But doesn’t matter I love her anyway.
She could still be pure bred. Though not the standard for the breed, sometimes they turn out bigger.
I have 2 DEERHEAD APPLEHEAD LOVE MY BABIES END UP WITH A SMALL ONE SHES 2 LBS THE OTHER IS 8LBS.
You don’t see too many tiny deer heads. Usually the really little ones are apple heads. I bet she’s adorable.
we have a cream deer head and a gold and white apple head. They are both darlings
I bet they are adorable!
After loosing my old dog, I got my first Chihuahua mix. He is a deer head short haired and 8# of joy and lots of SASS. This has certainly been a learning curve. He has bonded with me very much, but not as tight with my husband, he tries to nip him sometimes. But funny how he loves my adult son that does not live with us; but he took care of him for 10 days almost 2 years ago while we went on vacation and still loves seeing him.He has food allergies, so he is on a fish based dog food, with Himalayan Yak chews to keep his teeth clean. He can get really snarky with me if I want him to do something HE does NOT feel like doing, we are learning boundaries and consequences to our actions ( he has to sit in his kennel for time out and I do not speak to him when he is let out for awhile ) seems to work for him.
Have totally fallen in love with the breed, and follow Big Guy Littles world to see and learn all I can about them.
He does sound quite sassy!
We have beautiful Bella, rescue deer head pup, now 5 hrs. She has come such a long way. She was a puppy mill girl. At 1 yr old was on 2nd pregnancy. Very badly abused. They almost destroyed her mind. Did not know what a treat or toy was. She now plays fetch & loves her homemade peanut butter cookies. She is so much fun! I used to cook for her but she has colitis so now use special food. It has taken a long time but is such a happy girl now. Still only loves me but will sit with her daddy for a short while. We love her to the moon and back.❤️
I’m so glad she has a good home now with you!
We have a Deer Head that just turned 3! She is our only pet right now and the love of our lives.
It took a while but Angel is paper trained and will go on pee pads. She loves to go for walks as well. She is short haired fawn color BUT she has a pink nose which I don’t see many of.. Let me know if you have a Deer head with a pink nose!!
I think the pink nose is pretty rare but I bet it’s adorable!
I love my male deer head and have had him for 14 years. Adopted him at 6 months from a shelter. I miss my beautiful girl who died in January at the age of 16 years. She was a deer head as well and was 2 yo when I adopted her. They were a loyal couple and best friends and my boy was lost for awhile without her. As was I.
I’m so sorry you lost your little girl Patricia. Chis are the most loyal dogs out there, in my opinion.
My 2 year old fawn colored Chi is a Deer Head and she is quite feisty. She will make her presence known to all in earshot.
LOL
I have a long hair deer head chihuahua, and you got that right on attitude. He is my baby.
Of course he’s your baby!
My little chai is one year old his name is Kody . I was really exhausted from working one day and I laid on the sofa and I fell to sleep. When I woke up Kody had put the thow blanket over me.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Oh how sweet! He was taking care of you!
I had a dear head he developed a heart murmur at 12.5 yrs had to eventually put him asleep in June after 8 to 12 mo’s after he got it I still miss the hell out him
I’m so sorry you lost your little buddy Robert. My Ziggy has a heart murmur too and has had one since he was a puppy but so far (knock on wood) it’s a low grade one.
Our chi is a deer head. She’s sweet as can be one minute but grouchy the next if you bother her. She is short-haired and sheds terribly which I didn’t think chi’s did when we adopted her. She is very playful but also feisty. Is very fearful of having her toenails trimmed. So far, she has outdone us, two groomers, and a veterinarian and his assistant. Absolutely will not let them touch her toenails. Even bit the first groomer. Loves me most, then my husband, and also my elderly Mother. Likes playing with grandchildren once she’s used to them being around. We are all crazy about her. She’s not necessarily a “lap” dog because she doesn’t want us to hold her but loves to cuddle up next to us in our chair. Also loves riding in car and truck and gets nervous about being left alone. Has the loudest bark of any dog I’ve ever heard and does so anytime she hears a noise or when she’s in protective mode. Gets between the three of us that she’s the closest to and anyone else coming near making sure we are safe. Definitely has her pros and cons. First chi we’ve ever owned but wouldn’t trade her for anything. Has become our baby girl!
She sounds like quite the little character! Chis are so full of personality.
My deer head chiu is very friendly and very jealous of other dogs getting next to me or my spouse they are very protective of our home luv my chin
They are quite the little watch dogs and think they are mighty protectors.
I got my first deer head Chihuahua in 2015. I was always wanted one after I got married but my husband didn’t like them. So he wouldn’t let me get one. But in 2015 I had two mixed puppy’s but they past away after they got sick. I was devastated and cr y ed for 3 weeks. So mu husband and daughter told me that I should get me another puppy. So I went to some close dog pounds to see what they had. I didn’t find what I wanted. The second time I went this lady and her family was sitting and they was holding three deer head chihuahuas one was a puppy. I went to them and asked if they were up for adoption. She told me no there not. I was disappointed. But the lady let me hold the puppy and I showed it to my daughter. I told her ” this is what kind of dog I’ve been wanting for a very long to. I gave the puppy back and we left. The next week end I went looking by my self to see what I could find. I drove by an garage sale but d into stop at it. I had puppy on my mind no time for that. So I stopped by 2 pounds but found nothing. So o headed home. As I passed the garage sale. I told my self to stop but I didn’t but I talked my self to turn around and go to it so I did. I didn’t see a thing I wanted. So I stared to my truck. But lord and behold there it was siting on the ground looking up at a little girl aww how sweet. Then started to my truck. But some told me go ask the lady if she knew were o could get one. She said no ” but my mom is trying to find a new home for him. See her mom rescued chihuahuas and found them new homes. I threw up my arms and said well here I am. Lol.. on the way home my husband called me. Asking if I found me a puppy . I said yes but it’s a chihuahuas. He said oh man. But I tell you as soon as I pulled in the driveway he came up and took one look at the puppy he snatched it right our of my arms lol.. he feel in love with this little boy.. I think God sent me back to that yard sale. What do you think..
I love your story Helen! What did you name your little boy?
I have a deer head chihuahua his name is buster he is about 18 years old and is still spunky as the first day I brought him home I absolutely LOVE ❤️❤️❤️ My chihuahua
That’s great! I hope you and Buster have many more years together.
Great dogs. I’ve always had Dobermans and German shepards and my kid chose a chihuahua and I absolutely love it. Sweet and protective
So glad you have joined us in the world of chihuahua lovers Bill!
My Dear Head is Angel and she is Three years old. She is a true Blessing to both myself and my husband . I have Fibromyalgia and when my pain is bad she will lay next to me until she knows I’m ok. When my husband is sitting on the couch she will sit on his shoulder and fall asleep , such a doll baby!
She sounds like a sweetheart!
I never thought I’d own a chihuahua. His name is Oliver. I’ve always had large breeds. He loved my lab. They were the same color and together always. My lab passed away a 2 years ago. Oliver is a rescue it was thought he was not quite 2 years old, with a few issues. He’s now 8. We’ve ironed out most of them. He’s a pleaser and such a lover. One of the best decisions I’ve made. Such a good loyal dog.
I’m glad you rescued him and didn’t give up on him with his issues.
I have a deer head chi and she has bonded with all 3 adults in the house. She is a playful little girl now 10 yrs old. She was born with a joint disease as well as diabetes however that has not slowed her down one bit! She is the love of my life. Loves to play and demands to cuddle and kiss.
She sounds like an awesome little dog!
I just got a black deer head 6months old female Lola a great little girl .Was n a bad situation and my son took her in .She’s the best dog I ever had
I’m so glad she’s in a safe, loving home now.
I had a fawn dear chihuahua, but she passed away at 10 yrs. Old.
I’m sorry you lost your fur baby Kathy.
Can they get a hernia
My baby is a deer head she is 7 yrs. old
Yes dogs can get hernias.
Was wondering how to help my boy. He has starting biting me from getting sleep startled. How do I help him?
Is he deaf Andi? Just wondering because if he can’t hear you, then being startled when you touch him while he’s sleeping is understandable. If he isn’t deaf, can you make some noise to wake him first?
We have a deer head chihuahua that we both Love. Funny fact about our pup is – when ever a doorbell on tv rings our pup will start to bark she thinks someone is at our door.
Mine do that too! it must be ingrained in their DNA. WE don’t even have the typical doorbell. We have the Nest doorbell that announces in a voice that you have a visitor. But yet they still bark at the doorbell on TV.
I have a deer head wiry haired chi,who is fawn colored. He seems to follow all of the list you gave,except that there are 2 of us in the house and he gives us both the same attention. When one of us is sick he watches over them,cuddles and sleeps with them, but when all is well he tends to stay with me. I seem to be his mom.
That is so sweet Mary. I’m glad he loves both of you.
My dear head Raisin is the perfect puppy.She is 15 and is perfect . I be had her 15 years and she never goes in the house she will hold it . She is the sweetest FURR baby and I cherish her. Truly perfect.
That’s wonderful Brittney! What a good girl Raisin is.
I have a 3 year old named Sweet Pea and you described her to a T she loves to bark nothing can get by her we have the most well protected house in the neighborhood.
LOL, she sounds like a typical chi. I love her name.
I have a 2 year old named Jethro. Jr is a wiry haired deer head. He is fawn colored back with a white underside. He follows all of the info about deer heads that I have read, except he has 2 special people in his life that he treats equally. We love him and would never give him up. The funny thing is I was used to Great Danes. I found out that Jethro thinks he is a Great Dane.his attitude and his mannerisms match to a tea. He is my Dane in a very small package.
My chu pup, Millie is a rescue from a house fire about about 1yr old hardly any hair and scars from the fire. She bonded with me right off, but barks and growls at my husband, 6 months later. She must have a scary memory of some big guy. She’s doing well and her hair has grown in, short hair mostly, but a fringe under her ears and a fringe . on her rear shanks and curly tail. We don’t know what she’s mixed with. Any idea? Kate
No not really. Have you thought of doing a dog DNA test? My Lucas took the test and the results were really interesting. They aren’t cheap but they often have sales.
We have three short-haired deer-headed Chi’s — 2 males Buddy 10 (breeder raised in a cage)came first 9 years ago & Pal 11 (came from a house of 20 dogs)came 2nd 8 years ago, our female Rosy 7 (feral)6 years ago. They were all rescues – none were toilet trained. Pal and Rosy were failed foster placements. Pal and my husband bonded and when it was time to be adopted my husband said no. Rosy was adopted out 3 times and would not settle in and they all brought her back. When she came home is would go crazy jumping around kissing everyone. So the placement agency said they would take her and put her down. So of course we kept her too. That is how we have three Chis when I only wanted one.
Bless you for taking care of those babies!
I have a deer head plus two deer head weenie dog mixes and a Min Pin. They all make my life richer and fuller.
I’m sure they keep your life busy too Robert.
Have a 3 year old rescue Chi, vet thinks he is a Chigle, beagle Chihuahua cross, after reading about deer head maybe closer than beagle?? He is a silly, smart mischievous Rascal, name he came with and certainly fits! Never really liked Chihuahua breed till I fell for thus little man!! Now to find a way to stop him from constant licking.
Some dogs really love to lick. I don’t mind a little bit but it can be annoying when it’s constant.
Have a one yr. old deer head fawn and white. She is a fun loving and very smart Chi. House trained easily and full of energy. Just a wonderful little pup.
She sounds wonderful Michael!
I am 76 years old and my Daisy (
Deer head chihuahua)just passed 2weeks ago. She was. A rescue that rescued me. Not sure her age but around 12-13. The most kindest sweet dog I have every had! I miss her so much! I cannot have another dog because of my health but I know I will never have one as wonderful as Daisy. I thank God for out ten years together but not nearly long enough.
I’m so sorry Marlene! I know how hard it is.
I have a deer head chihuahua I call him my little beenie baby and I have an xl bully and let me tell you he is the boss of that bully.
LOL, yeah I’m sure he thinks he’s as big as your big dog.
I have a reindeer chihuahua. I had never heard of them. I named her Bambi. A couple of months later I found out she was a reindeer chihuahua. Quite a coincidence. 😘😘
I hadn’t heard of them either until a few years ago.
I have a tiny Deerhesd Chi who.is very loving
that’s great Caroline!
I have a fawn short haired deerhead. Everything you say is true!
Glad I nailed it Debra!
Oliver Finn is 11…
Love that name Darcia!
My deer head is a rescue. She whines if she isn’t touching me I don’t know her treatment before I got her. She’s my baby and I would like to have advice to help her with her insecurity
I think I would try CBD oil. It lessens anxiety levels. I can ask on our Facebook page for more ideas if you’d like.
My Chico, is a deer head
I have a beautiful Deer Head Chihuahua who came from a rescue shelter. She is the most laid back Chihuahua I have ever met.
Many people just assume she’s a mixed breed because of her features her size, (10.5 pounds)and her long legs, but she exactly resembles many purebred Deer Heads I see online.She really only loves a couple of people, with me, her owner, at the top of the list. Loving dog!
Yes most people don’t realize chihuahuas can be bigger and still be pure bred.
I have a 17 year old Chi named Beemer and in good health. Beemer is a great companion as it has been just just Beemer and me for the last 5 years. I am now retired and Beemer is always a blessing to come home too. I recently saw a article of the oldest living Chi of 21 years and hope Beemer will be here for several years.
I hope he is with you for a long time Craig!
I have a 6yr old rescue deer head chi, and though I know all dogs are different, mine is extremely quiet and doesn’t play – we think she was originally used for breeding. However, she makes me laugh every day, either with her odd expressions or just be doing something silly. She is very friendly, and loves to be petted. Couldn’t be without her now after 2 years – she’s a star.
She sounds like a great little girl Stephanie!
A few people have been mean about my chi,actually approaching me asking oh is that a pure chihuahua havent seen one like that he is much too tall and the tail is too curly,he is a white deer head deer legged chihuahua,and he is beautiful why people want to try to down grade him is beyond me must be a problem within themselves.Any one know any good retorts lol
Definitely a problem within them. He sounds adorable. I think I’m not sure what I’d say when they talked like that about my baby. I know I get the same thing with my black yorkie because most people have only seen the traditional yorkies. I tell them that black yorkies are rare but are full blooded yorkie and are increasing in popularity (which is true).
I supposedly have a chiweenie. He is 4 months and about 11 pounds. Legs like a dachshund, bit longer, ears that are back but not standing up. He is hard to house train. I’m still trying to get him to go to the door. Any suggestions?
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Housetraining is super hard for many chi owners and unfortunately, there’s no easy answer. We do have a couple of posts that may here:
https://ilovemychi.com/housetraining-your-chihuahua/
https://ilovemychi.com/how-i-potty-trained-my-impossible-chihuahua/
This is more of a question than a comment. I had a Toy Deer head Chi that was the love of my life! He was so unbelievably adorable and had impeccable balance on 2 legs. I immediately named him Gizmo when he was gifted to me as a surprise! I was overjoyed bc I suffer from bouts of severe , debilitating depression and manic episodes. But more of the depression than the manic so that led my therapist to diagnose me with bipolar type 2. Gizmo was my savior and to me it felt like my depression was gone for the 9?months of his short, precious life,😭. On the day of his passing, it was like any other normal day. He was acting perfectly fine and quicker than a blink of an eye I noticed he was gagging like preparing to vomit, so I rubbed his back and thought this was going to pass once he got it out. Boy was I so wrong and didn’t know my world was about to change forever! After he vomited, he went completely limp and his whole tongue stuck out and turned white! I picked him up crying hysterically bc I just knew something was terribly wrong and while I was still holding him with his body still limp and tongue sticking out to the side, He dedicated all on me and my feet without even trying, so me and my ex bf rusgmhed him to t the animal ER bc his Vet was closed! (I truly believe that if my vet were open, they would’ve kept him for the weekend and fought for his life) but this ER took him to the back immediately and did X-rays and charged us $900 just to tell us his liver was failing and if we wanted them to keep him alive in the ER for the weekend, we had to pay $2900 up front!!!! My father was going to pay it until the nurse went against my wishes and told my dad not to bc it would be a waste of money! Now keep in mind that was just the nurse telling my dad that. The Dr. Left after the diagnoses and gave us that option that she could keep him alive to see how he would respond but we had to pay! So when I almost had the money from my father, she convinced him not to. So needless to say I completely lost my mind and was hysterical and cussed that nurse out, telling her she had NO RIGHT GOING AGAINST MY WISHES! So he was uthinized and still 2 years later I can’t think of the life of me how my baby died! Has anyone ever experienced anything like this in a chi at on 9 months old!? His shots were up to far n call!?!?!?
I’m so sorry you had to go through that. What a horrible experience!
It’s not normal for a dog to die so young. I wonder what caused him to go into liver failure like that? Could he have gotten into anything? Or eaten a toadstool or something weird outside?
My deer chi is 17 yr old. I was given her when she was 10. Neutered and some minor surgery, teeth cleaned when I first got her. She has been a great companion.
That’s great Rose! Sounds like you have a healthy girl there.
Your Lucy is my favorite! My boy I have is a rescue about2.5 years ago, Buddy is my life! I am worried because he has gotten so heavy. The absolute hungirest dog I have ever had! I tried green beans, broccoli, carrot, low cal cookies from Pet Smart. He ate that for a while then no! Not pumpkin either! I measure his food!
Any ideas!?
Thanks for your news letters and all the good info! LaVada
How much and how often are you feeding him LaVada?
I have a Chihuahua mix but he looks like a tri colored deer head. His name is Tucker and we are inseparable. I’ve owned dear heads in the past and dream of having another. They are a very special breed and I can’t get enough. My favorite past time is watching Chihuahua videos because they have me laughing and smiling and they make my day.
Yeah they are great little dogs. I love watching videos of them too.
My very first Chihuahua Daisy a Deer Head she lived to be 18 years old unfortunately I lost her to an aggressive cancer. We went to her annual checkup, and everything was fine then about 6 months later I notice she had lost around 3 lbs. and took her back it the vet and her little body had cancer everywhere. I made her comfortable and about a month later she was gone. Now I have Poncho he is a 12-year-old Deer Head Chihuahua. I also have Coco she is an 8-year-old 1/2 Pitbull and 1/2 Chihuahua and Dobie who is a 16-year-old Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher mix,
Thanks for sharing about your fur babies Annette! You sound like a wonderful fur momma.
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I love my deer head chihuahua. I love him more than I love my son. He’s the short hair and he suffers from separation anxiety, making him the one dog I’ve ever had that has never been alone. Our lives revolve around him. He’s with me 24/7. He understands English, Spanish and Portuguese, better than most humans. I speak to him as if he’s human, and believe it or not, he tries to talk back. He only knows how to say, hello. He’s by far the coolest dog ever. I’ve turned down too many offers, including $20K. Some people think it’s okay to offer to buy a family member… unreal. If the offer was for my nephew, I would sell him. Be ready for lots of walks, because I walk Benny 5-7 times a day, average 1.5 miles each walk… and he wants to chase balls for an hour at a time, several times a day. If you get one and you want a lapdog, pick a puppy that is a slug, because I wanted an active dog, so I picked the wise-A$S of the litter. I mean, the one that was constantly picking on his parents and siblings. He was truly an Wise-A$S.
Good luck. I’m trying to get a baby out of him for my daughter, possibly considering clone him.
No, I don’t have a son.
I love my chi’s I have 4,2 deer head and 2 apple head. I love watching them play and when they get the zoomies it’s hilarious watching them all get wounded up, then it’s the Indy race track and everybody gets ran over. 😂
I love watching my dogs do this too. So fun!
I have a deer-head short hair red Chihuahua. Chubs will turn 3 in November. I have been very consistent on my potty training, and he does very well. Think he was resisting and punishing me for leaving him at 1st, but he’s doing better on that. I also socialized him with all kinds of different people, friends and family that never liked Chihuahua’s, love my Chi.
I’m new as a Chi owner, and I did alot of research on his breed when I first got him. I have more to learn, but he is very happy and very healthy and I admire his devotion to me. Never had a pet as devoted as him.
They are definitely known for their devotion. He sounds like a wonderful little companion.
Our deer head fur baby is ChiChi. She is 12 years old with the pep of a much younger dog. She loves her family (my husband, me and our 21 year old twins) but she wants nothing to do with anyone else. She is smart as a whip and has us trained to do her every bidding. She loves to sleep on the couch and go for walks. She is a wonderful companion and I can’t imagine life without her.
LOL, yeah they definitely know how to train us.
I have a deer head chihuahua I love this dog like nobody’s business she’s very loyal and she’s very smart and she actually mines and understands what I say
They are definitely known for their loyalty, not so much for being smart but I know mine is really smart too.
My name is Cindy and I just acquired my Deer Head yesterday. My fur baby passed away not long ago. He was 11 yrs. I live alone and am disabled so I new I needed a small pet. I searched at the local pounds for a small dog that might fit with me but no luck. I met a lady by chance and was talking with her about wanting another pet. Her brother had a 4 month old deer head that he needed to find a home for because of his health. Long stories short I a new mama.
Her name is strawberry and she is just what I needed.
I’m so glad you and Strawberry found each other Cindy! Strawberry is such a cute name.
I’ve always owned chi.s I own a very special chi. Thru a friend that couldn’t care for her any longer she chose me cuz she knew I was a good person to care for her. Spunky is right her name is Flauca. Or flava love her very much.
That’s great Sharlene! It sounds like a match made in heaven.
My Chi is my best little buddy .Words can not express my happiness .He actually sounds like he’s talking back to me I know it sounds crazy but he is audible without barking . 😁
Not crazy at all. I have seen other dogs that sound like they are talking or at least trying to.
My Deer Head is only four months old .I feed him 3 times a day small portions of boiled chicken .rice, carrots, sweet potatoes ,green beans and apple with a 4th tablespoon of coconut oil and a fourth tablespoon of pumpkinseed oil to cure the worms . He was very malnourished and sick when I got him from some people that had too many animals . He had parasites and was a little mess . now he’s the king of his domain and he knows it . I love him
I’m so glad you rescued the little guy and gave him a better life. Does the pumpkinseed oil get rid of worms?
I paid $300. for a deer head puppy, but as she grew she turned out to be a chi-wee, it was very obvious she was half weener dog. I mean as a puppy she looked like a regular chihuahua, now after two years she looks like half Datsun, her legs short and body longer. I had never heard of a chi-wee until someone told me that’s what she was. She’s very lovable, very high strung, but she minds better than my other deer head chi who is male and likes doing his own thing on his own time. I had an apple head for 9 years before she passed away, I was so sad I could not find another like her. She was found on side of road and had alot of things wrong with her, I swear she had no teeth but a great appetite. My mom said she looked ugly with no teeth and her tongue hanging out, she wasn’t overweight, and the tiniest thing I loved her, she was my favorite. My male chi is a rescue from Texas, I live in Mich. I picked him up while on vacation visiting relatives. He’s going on 10 years now, still very active, I’ve been lucky. They love going on car rides.
Thanks for telling us about your pups Augie. I love hearing about them.
There are a lot of chiweenies out there and it is really hard to tell when they are puppies
I acquired a deer head chihuahua the summer of 2016. Her name is Rosie. I never owned a chihuahua before. She is the best dog that I have ever had. Of course I loved all my other dogs but this one has a very unique wonderful personality. I socialized her when she was a puppy and that was the best thing I could have ever done. She is a very social and loves people. If I ever get another pet it I’ll be another chihuahua.
I’m so glad you socialized Rosie. That makes a world of difference!
I rescued my dear head chi. I have no idea how old she is, I’d guess seven at least.
She was abused dreadfully and starved, and removed from her puppies. She was nursing, my vet said.
After a few weeks in my care she is loving, obedient & gained weight. She no longer curls into a shaking tight ball when I go to pick her up.
She wiggles with joy when I say her name & when we have giggle time. She is now my best friend.
She sleeps with me & we both sleep late. However she likes to go to bed early, not me.
I have introduced her to many veggies & meats in very small bites. I have a bowl of quality dry food for her on her place mat at all times. She keeps me healthy because is its not good enough for her it’s not good enough for me. I love her.
She hops because she only has three legs & I didn’t like the name Hoppy so I named her Poppy.
Nothing stops her, she runs like the wind. And, she smiles.
She is also an escape artist. She can squirm into the tiniest places to get out only to come to the front door to get into the house. I cant leave her outside unless I’m with her.
It is so true, they are Velcro dogs.
Poppy’s story is heartbreaking Marie. It hurts my heart to know some people can be so cruel to a small dog. I’m so glad you rescued her and gave her the home she deserves.
i have a deer head shes 10 11.5 lb the sweetiest puppy if she wasnt here i wouldnt be here she keeps me going just love her she tells me when its bed time she knows when i plan to go somewhere she reads my mind amazing puppy God gave me a puppy
She does sound like an amazing girl!
My ‘Moose’ is my heart-beat. He anticipates my ‘night terrors’ and wakes me up (also makes sure I do not go back to sleep.) This is also true of night-mares. He was never taught this. He is easy to live with, Quiet, somewhat lazy, but he himself keeps his weight at 6 1/2 pounds and has for 7 years. I do not remember my life before him and do not ever want to live without him.
He sounds like he’s a great little service dog Maureen.
We have 2 beautiful loving brother and sister Deer Head Chihuahuas. They are a pleasure to have them in the house as your companions. We simply love ❤️ them and they are our life. Cannot think living without them, they are our children.
That’s great Noreen! They sure do make our lives better.
I am commenting on the terms “Deer Head” vs “Apple Head” chihuahua. The term apple head is actually used as part of the official AKC breed standard when talking about the shape of the Chihuahua head. The term Deer head is a made up term to describe a look of unofficial Chihuahuas. Deer head has never been a term used to described Chihuahuas. Using the term attempts to say that chihuahuas that have deer head looks are chihuahuas. Just not recognized by AKC. It is more than that. This a name of Chihuahua is a poor quality Chihuahua and so called breeders of this look give it this name I order to charge 300-1200 for this dog.
yes -I have a deer head chihuahua. For the first week, after I got her, I thought she was a boy (named her Pachino – Pac for short)Until my neighbor came to visit and brought it to my attention . Ha Ha . She was so little I could not tell.
Did you change her name?
My baby is a deer head 4 pounds 11 oz. 16yrs 5 months. Just the best friend ever. Extremely beautiful
I bet she is very beautiful!
I have an 8 month old blond
Deer head she is so loveable
Sweet,n smart
I bet she’s a lot of fun.
I have a deer head chi. His name is Gizmo. He just turned two years old and you are right about their personalities. His is far bigger than he is.
LOL, that explains them in a nutshell. Their personalities are bigger than they are.
Chihuahuas are my most favorite breed! I have 3. 2 deer head and an apple head. My deer head chis are Lulu-12 yrs, Galaxy Starr-10 yrs, and my apple head is Stormi Nite-9 yrs.
Love the names!
I have a deer head and she will be a year old on Aug 29th
Awww, give her a happy birthday kiss for me on her birthday!
Our family deer head Harley is not wanting to do her business on a pet pad. Does anyone out there have any suggestions
Does she tend to go in a certain spot? If so, move the pee pad there. Also next time she pees or poos, wipe a little of it on her pee pad. It may entice her to go there.
I have a 8 1/2 week old deer head Chihuahua, she is white with some tan spots on her. I enjoyed reading this because she’s my first purebred Chi. And she’s so aggressive I thought I was doing something wrong. She is also very food driven to a craze could this be because she was the runt of the litter. But she still can be very sweet, at 8.5 weeks she’s probably 1.5 lbs.
Sounds like a little spitfire! I get her started on dog training as soon as possible. She’s too young yet for classes with other dogs but you can watch YouTube training videos and start on your own.
I’m also taking a great online dog training course. If you’re interested I’ll share the link to the free masterclass where you can get started on training your munchkin.
I have a short haired deer head chihuahua her name is Gizmo and she is 6 years old full of energy very cute and crazy follows you everywhere even the bathroom
LOL, sounds like you have your hands full with Gizmo.
How can you tell the age of a deer head?
You can estimate by their teeth. Vets are good at this. If the teeth are somewhat yellowish, they are probably over 5 years old.
We have a three year old deer head Chihuahua we find him very friendly easy to handle. I live in Canada so we have to dress him warm when he goes outside. We recently bought a deer head little brother, they get along good together despite there age difference spend most of there time playing. The three year old is a black Chihuahua and the puppy is a white Chihuahua they look cute when we have them out together.
I’ve always heard chihuahuas get along best with other chihuahuas. It sounds like you have a sweet little chi family there John!
Wé have a sera beau chihuahua juste love her Her name Zoé
@Lise Sauvé, dear head yes ZOÉ
I like the name Zoé.
This is a great summary of the little deer head cutie.
My deer head chihuahua sheds like a border collie or a beagle . My friends who have deer heads have similar complaints. If they are not brushed three to four times a week, prepare to spend a lot of time with the vacuum.
Someone needs to correct that tidbit.
Also, I discovered something I never knew when one night, our nine pound wonder darted into our dining room, froze in the dark and started barking louder than I’d ever heard before. Suddenly she was jumping and barking aggressively at a chair in the corner.
It had a dark throw on it so I could barely make out what she was going on about until I turned on the light. And there it was . . . a very dark rat with very shiny yellow eyes.
Yikes!
Our Petunia is so brave and protective.
Yikes! A rat!
Funny about the shedding. The chis I have and have had in the past didn’t shed that much. Not like the border collie we had who died several years ago and I’m still finding her fur in places.
Thanks for all this info because, I’m supposed to get a deer head chihuahua puppy soon!
You are very welcome Michael and congratulations!
I have a deer head Chihuahua. She is two years old now she is the most loving friendly Chihuahua I have ever seen she makes friends for ever she goes. She loves people she is loyal loving spunky and brave.
I love deer head Chihuahuas. This is the first deer head I’ve ever had I would not trade her for $1 million.
That’s great Donna! She sounds like a wonderful little dog.
I’m not sure if my 4 mo old chi is apple or deerhead, but she is going to be 5 mo on monday. she is so hyper and I’m wondering how old she should be when she quits mouthing and licking constantly? Very hard to potty train, but she knows where to go, but when I’m not looking she will go anywhere.She loves her toys and tosses them high up in the air and chews them ,but so far has’nt ripped them apart, but her potty paper she tears up when i’m not looking (and eats it). Is there any hope of her calming down? I love her to pieces, but she is sooo hyper and will tear up and eat blankets or anything material so I had to take her bed and blanket away from her!She weighs 4 lbs. Just got her Rabies shot and is all caught up until next year. she will be spayed in November.I’m hoping that will help calm her down. she does’nt bark very much, but whines to let me know she went potty no matter where she went! she sleeps all night, but during the day when she wants attention she whines, but it’s almost so low you can’t hear her. She is very sweet, but can’t stay still a minute!
She’s a puppy and all that energy is to be expected. She will calm down as she gets older. The licking isn’t necessarily puppy behavior and that may continue and chis are notoriously hard to potty train.
I love my Deerhead Chihuahua!
She was rescued from a homeless encampment .
I was told she was a MinPin cross…but…I purchased a DNA kit. She’s Chihuahua!
Not a purebred, but a Merle Deerhead Chihuahua.
I am blessed!
Her name is: Stella.
A merle deerhead is still a purebred chihuahua. She just wouldn’t qualify to be in an AKC dog show.
I have a 13 yr old deer head chihuahua named Angelita (I call her Angel or Ange). She was 9 when we rescued eachother. The volunteers cried when they saw her being adopted as she was scheduled to be euthanized if no on took her.
She has been a blessing and now that she is getting sickly with an eye problem and collapsing trachea, I don’t want to lose her. I can’t afford the extensive medical bills. We will persevere though. I have applied to a couple of programs for help but haven’t heard anything. Time to look for another one.
Hi Kim, I’m so sorry your baby isn’t feeling well. Do check out this post: https://ilovemychi.com/what-to-do-when-you-cant-afford-vet-care/
It may give you some more ideas.
Help I have a 6 month old I have been working hard to house train
Unsuccessfully and I need help !
It’s the biggest issue pet parents have to deal with chihuahuas. I have 2 posts that may help you:
https://ilovemychi.com/housetraining-your-chihuahua/
https://ilovemychi.com/how-i-potty-trained-my-impossible-chihuahua/
I have a deer head chihuahua and she is about 2 years old, thank you for these interesting facts and good ways to take care of this dog breed
You are very welcome Tristin!
My niece told me that my chihuahua is an apple head, but the pictures of dearheads look just like him.
Sometimes it’s hard to tell. Check out this post: https://ilovemychi.com/do-you-have-an-apple-head-or-deer-head-chihuahua/
I recently adopted a deer head from halo. He is exactly as the article describes. I’m struggling with him sticking to his house training. It’s frustrating because I know he knows better. I can’t see anyone’s photos on this thread nor do I see an option to upload a picture of mine. I am hoping once I sign up I have the option
Unfortunately the plugin I used that allowed readers to upload their own photos stopped working and I haven’t been able to find a replacement so that feature is no longer available.
Hi – I’m Dianne and I have two deerheads – these furbabies are so loving but still have some issues with housetraining – I walk them 4 times a day which they love but we still have the odd accident – they seems to know = anyways its a working issue. They are real home bodies and very protective of each other – Coco and Cricket are good housemates and always want to be around us -they were both rescues so sadly came with some issues but have slowly grown away from them but never do forget entirely. This is their forever home and we are happy with our choice. Love your columns and interesting information
Thanks Dianne. I love their names!
Do you have any tips for Deer Head Chihuahuas who have flaky skin problem?
It may be a skin infection, or allergies or yeast. Get your chi checked by a vet first to see what’s causing it. Then you will be better able to treat it.
Thanks for your response
Our beautiful black/tan (now white) deer head,Audrey, is 17 1/2 years old! She’s had a couple health scares but our love and organic homemade diet I think has kept her going!! We love her with all our hearts! ♥️♥️♥️
I’m always fascinated with homemade dog food. May I ask what are you feeding her?
My headed chihuahua is loving and he loves to play and real nosey.he pays attention to everything and boy he bark.hes one special chi.I love him so much he was given to me by my nephew whom past away a week later after given me my chi.his name is Jack jack Grajiola.he very special.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your nephew! I bet that makes your chi extra special coming from a loved one that has passed.
I have a black-and-tan Is sort hair dear head Chihuahua, His name is Brody I call him Bo most of the time, he will soon be 11 very fit can be very loving very protective.
The weirdest thing about him would be He will go get a toy and that’s how I know hes ready to eat he wants the toy throw to him 2 or 3 times and then he will eat.
And when I go to the store hes waiting looking through the sacks to see if there’s anything in there for him especially a toy.
He’s very scared of a fly, I had a fly in the house one time and looked everywhere for him thought he got outside but after searching everywhere finally found him in the shower behind the shower curtain hiding every time he sees a fly only in the house … he hides.
He does not like his feet touched though.
He’s a very good boy.
Brody sounds like a quirky little guy but a lot of fun too!
I have blonde 5 year old deer head female,named Gypsy.
Thanks for sharing about her Joseph.
I have a deer head chihuahua & she is going to celebrate her 19th birthday right after Christmas. Dolly was 7 weeks old when I received her as a Valentine’s Day gift in 2004. She is blind & deaf now but still in pretty good health; just a little wobbly on her legs. She is the very best gift I have ever received. Most of the characteristics that were described in this article are pretty accurate about her except she has always shed terribly. I used to tell her that I swept & vacuumed up another dog every day & why aren’t you bald by now ? I said I should have bought stock in the company that made pet hair rollers. She is also the easiest potty trained dog I have ever owned (3 weeks).
Wow you are lucky about the potty training. Not so lucky about the shedding though.
I’m trying to find all the info I can on my deer head she’s a handful very spoiled by us she is white and tan with beautiful green eyes we just love her she’s 16 mos old a female named Bella!
I bet she’s gorgeous with those green eyes Frances.
My Deer head was adopted at about 2 years of age. She is very temperamental. Growls etc. when moving her, tries to bite but never hard. Seems like all love and snuggling has to be on her terms only! Sounds bad but really, she is my pal and has more good points then bad. She is smart. Sometimes I say too smart. She does not like car rides. She’ knows if I’m going out by the way I dress and will hide under the bed. Although she does not like cars she loves riding around the neighborhood on the Golf cart. She loves people and often shows more love to others than me! We live alone, just the two of us so I think she figures she has me all the time. Love her dearly and yes she is spoiled rotten!
We totally get it Russ. Chis can be little spitfires but we adore them.
I bet your girl is adorable riding around your golf cart.
I have a deer head chihuahua she’s 8 yrs old barks a lot but very loyal and loving jealousy appears a lot but oh well I love her just the same don’t no how to post a pic her name is Dixie
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I like the name Dixie.
We have a 7 year old Deer head Long Haired Chihuahua and he is the most loving dog we have ever had.
He grew up with a Siberian Husky; but once he got over the loss of him, when he passed at 14 years old a couple of years ago, he got used to being the top (and only) dog in the house very quickly.
He shares his time between my husband and myself and we have taught to not bark unless something is wrong, so we rarely hear anything from him.
He loves every person or animal, and is excited to meet anything that comes near us. He travels well in our caravan, but doesn’t mind staying with someone if we are going somewhere we can’t take him.
He stays with family who have a Maltese/Shiatzu and they are the best of friends and lay on top of each other quite regularly. Dinner time is not a problem, they share the meals and eat only what they need and graze all day.
This is our first Chihuahua and now we will be staying with this breed.
Thanks for sharing about your little boy.
Out of curiosity, how did you teach him not to bark?
I have a deer head chiweenie. She’s 5 months old and def the boss of our little family. I have a pit mix who is 11 is is very patient and tolerant of our baby girl. She is trained to the puppy pads but she’ll also go outside. She has to inspect everything that enters or leaves our home. We call her inspector gadget. Lol
She’s very smart, very loving and a great addition. 🥰
LOL, too cute.
Hello Cathy.. we had a short hair deer head Chihuahua and named him Melon because he was the same color and size as the melon fruit. my girlfriend fell in love with melon and both were inseparable. she had melon since 2021 and unfortunately had to put him to sleep because he got really sick. we took him to VCA animal specialty group in Glendale. they tried and tried to save him but within 15 hours we got the bad new that he was not doing well.. my girlfriend had to make that decision and put melon to sleep… she took it really bad and still cries for him. I am looking for the same type of Chihuahua to give to my girlfriend for Christmas or for the new year.. melon was 1 year and 5 months old.. she had Melon since he was 1 to 3 months old.. can you help make this wish come true for the holidays.. would you have any recommendations.. can anyone help me make this happen.
I really don’t know of any available puppies. You can look on PuppySpot.com but I have to warn you, they aren’t cheap.
I have a Deer Head Chihuahua and I love her. Her name is BunBun and she is 4 months old she loves to run around the house love playing dress up loves her raccoon toy and walks on her back legs like she is a human and very Obedient
She sounds like an amazing little pup Rochon!
I have a fawn deer head and she is wonderful,and since having her my lungs have gotten better I am able to daily activities,as before I was winded walking up my stairs,she is my little diva my best friend❤️
That’s wonderful Colleen!
My 12 y/o Chi,is also a deerface. He is my little buddy!He was trained by the AKC when he was 6y/o to be my service dog.(PTSD& STRESS,ANXIETY,from Military sexual trauma)My husband was always volunteering for missions in the Army National Guard. He recently retired after 40 years! So Daniel (my Chihuahua rescue) became my companion to all my Medical appointments. (I am a disabled veteran)The only place he doesn’t go is the Dentist & the Kingdom hall. He was 5months when we got him.But when we rescued him, I told my husband & son to give him TLC everytime they came home so if anything happened to me, he could bond with them in my absence. He did. But I am his Mama. He is a pampered pooch. I brush his teeth nightly. I also grooming him & wipe him.He gets his bath every3 weeks. I make sure I get his back teeth.He got his teeth cleened by the vet.I keep him as healthy as possible.
@Francesca, How do I get a photo attached?
It sounds like he has a great life with you Francesca. And he is a wonderful companion for you too!
I have two deer head one long hair one short hair. The short hair Dottie is like a deer she is white with black spots. We live in the country when a deer as been spooked I have seen her run up with the deer. She has so much energy. The long haired will run but gives up quicker. They are sisters they play together all day chasing squirrels and birds. Also playing with their brother which is a big black cat that was raised with them. They like to climb in my lap to snuggle and sleep. When I was reading your facts on deer head just had to giggle at some of the things that were so my girls. They make my day every day.
They sound wonderful Debora! You have a great little fur family there.
I had a Chihuahua that passed away at 8yrs of age in 2014, she was born in 2006, she was my very best friend. I can’t even begin to explain how smart and loyal she was and friendly to anyone. She got congestive heart failure the dog said she didn’t have long time to live.She was put on meds and during that time I was hospitalized due to COPD, I Was put on life support in ICU. When I came home two weeks I was permanently on oxygen and I came home to her being much worse. She passed away 4 months after I came home…life was hard without her 😞. That year because of my condition I decided maybe take in a kitten which I did and she is now almost 9 years old
Over the years she became very smart about the needs of someone with end stage COPD, and has been a wonderful cat all these years. Last year I have been placed on Hospice and for the past 5 years been living with family, they will be taking my cat who name is BEBE after I pass away and they gave me a surprise. They gave me a 7 week old Chihuahua pup that they are really helping to care for but I get the emotional support end of things. She and my cat Bebe have bonded, which Bebe normally doesn’t lol but she loves the pup which is now 3 months old! Since I can’t get outside we are using the indoor potty training method and it’s working very well.
Zoe is a fawn colored Chihuahua 3 months now she is loving and is learning very quickly. We have been bonding.
This has made me very happy ❣️
I’m so sorry for what you are going through Pj but I’m glad you have a sweet little chi pup and your wonderful kitty to help you through this!
My deer-head chihuahua lady “Donna” (12 y.) came to my house 11 weeks ago. She was brought to the animal home by paramedics who took her from her deceased owner. Of course she was traumatised but after some visits and walks I was allowed to take her home.
She adapted at once to her new life (the smell of the dogs that lived there before was a great advantage) and fills my life with joy.
As my personal trainer – she is a runner – she helps me a lot to
keep fit. Her character is all a chihuahua stands for: loving,
watchful (she defends the car), a bit cheeky, careful but willing to get on with other dogs (she prefers little dogs) and
when spring comes she will roam my garden and hopefully tolerate
a visiting handicapped old cat that seeks peace there.
I’m so glad you found each other Anne!
We have a deer head chihuahua. And we Love her! She is our baby girl: one of the best we ever had.
She sounds like a great dog Sheryl!
I have a deer head chihuahua,his name is Pimpster Irvin.He always has me laughing because there are other dogs in the house,and Pimp will go around and take their bones and hide them in our bedroom. It’s funny to see a small dog trying to carry a big bone,he drops it several times trying to get it in the room before the other dogs sweetest him.
I bet that is funny to watch!
I have a rescued deer head. He can be so loving but in a split second shows his teeth and becomes so aggressive. He has bitten me many times with two bites quite bad. He was found on the street. He is very protective of who he is with. If someone just walks by he gets aggressive and growls, shows his teeth and snaps.
He sounds like he could use some training.
I have a deer head. He’s the smartest dog I ever had. Never had to housetrain him. He’s never messed in the house. I love him.
That’s awesome Pattey!
I just rescued a deer head
He was under nourished and3 months old
The vet says he’s a purebred
I think he’s perfect
He’s short hair
Tan colour with those big ears
I have many cats and one huge dog the exact same colour
Rescued him too
They are such pals
He’s awesome with the cats
I call him
Rey
I live in Mexico and Rey means King
His ears look like his crown
The name really suits him and the local folks love it
I too feed him cooked food
Small amounts three times a day
And brush his teeth daily
He likes it
We make it fun
Loved your site
Oh yes
As a side note
He was very easy to house train
Only took several days and got it
Sits by his leash and give a wee whine
So cute
Love to all you chi parents
Lynda and Rey
Sounds like you have a winner there Lynda!
I just love my Chihuahua !!!♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼
I love mine too! They are special little munchkins!
HI, I HAVE A DEER HEAD CHI AND SHE’S VERY LOVING, LOYAL AND SPUNKY,PEOPLE LOOK AT HER AND SAY NO SHE’S NOT A CHI AND I SAY YES, SHE’S JUST A DEER HEAD ON, I’VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BREED OF CHI BUT MY VET TOLD ME THAT THAT’S WHAT SHE IS, BUT THEY’RE VERY GOOD DOGS.
Yep, they are still chihuahuas.
I love my deer head chi named Buster! He is 13 years old and the “apple” of my eye! He is the sweetest dog ever!! ❤️❤️
Aww, I bet he is a very sweet boy.
I had a deer head for 19 years. He was the most living dog I ever had. He was my best friend. I miss him dearly.
19 years is a good long time. I know it’s hard when they leave us after such a long time.
My parents and I have a pair of brothers who take after their parents. Fluffy is a long-haired version of his mother, Princess, and Gizmo is the long-hired version of his father Spike. They are both two toned. Gizmo is solid red with a white spot on his upper back behind his neck with white feet and white in his tail. As for Fluffy, he is two toned red and mostly white and cream colored. They are very sweet dogs who love to play and bark. Their canine mother is short haired as well as their canine father.
They sound beautiful!
I have one of each. Could not love them more!
Both kinds are wonderful in my opinion.
I have my first deer head chihuahua. He’s super smart, friendly and very loyal. He is a short hair but sheds a lot; I deal with that. I wouldn’t trade him for anything.
These little guys are pretty special! Glad you found your little fur baby.
Our Sadie is the love of our family! Doesn’t like strangers and let’s them know but once she gets to know them they are her friend forever! She voices her opinion when she wants something and is very smart! She is white and I’m glad so I can easily see her when she is outside at night . She is the easiest dog I have ever had to house train!
That’s great about housetraining since most people have a lot of trouble with it. Yes, it’s so much easier with white dogs. I can find Lucy very easily at night but not Lucas or Bear.
Looking for a white deerhead chihuahua breed to breed him with mine
We have a deer head, she is 6 years old and our baby. She will kill mice and just leave them lay. Never tries to eat them, just walks away.
She must just like the chase.
I love my Itty Bitty! She is sweet, loving and obedient. Her feelings get hurt easy though. She is my little buddy! My sidekick!
Aww, poor little Itty Bitty. I hate when their feelings get hurt.
My husband and I adopted a deer chi when he was about 2 years old. Three years ago my husband passed away and if it were not for taco bell yes that’s his name I would never have gotten through that difficult period actually I still grieve but he sleeps right next to me usually right against my butt or my legs. He’s my baby boy.
Yes, they are so wonderful in helping us handle life’s tragdies. I can’t imagine life without my fur babies to help me through. I’m glad you have your fur baby to help you.
Oh my, until I saw this article, we thought we had a Chiweenie (she still may be). Chloe is definitely has the deer head and the longer legs. However, her body is a bit longer. She’s the sweetest thing. We have a lot of wildlife on our property. She will actually bound like a deer when going after a deer. She’ll bounce like a bunny when chasing a bunny. And she loves to tree racoons (a practice we don’t encourage). She’s friendly and lovable once she knows someone. She’s definitely my dog, but loves snuggling with Daddy and with Nana, too. Thank you for this information!
You are very welcome!
I have an all white female deer head chihuahua, doesn’t bark unless she wants my attention or help, easy to potty train goes outside, loyal, very loving, doesn’t care for children but most adults but I believe she knows a good person right away, always stays by my side, loves her 1 treat before bed, and my husband and I love her with all our heart she is 2 months shy of 11 years old. I always said I’d never get an ankle bitter ( which I’ve heard them called) but after having her since she was 6 weeks old, I’d never get any other kind of fur baby she has stolen our heart which we lovingly give her.
Her name is; Snuggles and she has lived up to her name she loves to snuggle, her kisses, short walks and laying next to one of our side, she hates to be left alone so in 11 years we have never left her by herself except for maybe a half hour at the most she is the best gift I’ve ever received.
I’d have to say my/ a deer head chihuahua is so loyal and loving and just wants to make you happy. Well that’s my story about my most precious baby ever Snuggles and I know I’ll never find another one like her and that’s my fear. Deer Head Chihuahua are just the nicest, loving, caring,cutest fur babies ever, Thank you Leona
She sounds wonderful Leona and I love her name.
I totally love my deer head she’s the best little dog ever her name is Lucybell
Mine is a Lucy too only she is Lucy Lou.
My deer head chihuahua is sable color dark brown with black. He is a 4 kilo dog (about 9 pounds) with long legs. He is very thin. He has been walked 6 times a week, with mostly large dogs, since he was 4 months old. He is now 4 years old. He loves a husky older female, but still growls at the large males, specially when they are in his way to say hello to their walker.
Isn’t it funny how they have no clue how small they are. They have no problem telling big dogs what they think.
I love dogs but prefer chis. I rescued three over the last few years.i love my fur babies very much. They give me as much love as I give them. There is nothing better than being than being woken up by nudges and licks and wagging tails
I agree. I love how happy they are when I wake up.
I have a deer head chi I love him you know he likes to hop like a deer when he’s playing love’s to play and he makes this sound like he’s saying mama mama funny his name is Mr and he act like he’s a Mr
He sounds adorable!
Hello all! I have a 3 yr old deer head Chorkie named Rosco. He looks 100% deer Chihuahua but I know his mom was a Yorkie. Rosco is incredible loyal and playful. Rosco thinks he’s a German shepherd when outside for walks. Rosco is so loved and spoiled. He is the baby and the pitbull of the house. LoL
My Lucas is also a Chorkie and looks like a deer head. But he’s definitely not a pitbull. More like a scaredy cat.
I’ve had my all white female chihuahua since she was 7 weeks old and she has been the best dog I’ve ever gotten she’s usually pretty quiet except to let us know when someone is at our door or feels uncomfortable around certain people (I believe they have a better instinct about people than us, however I can’t always hold that to be a perfection, but I do think that they sense thing’s a head of what we may see) she is a loyal little one to her mom and dad and count’s on us completely. She is so protective and loyal, loving and loves her hug’s and kisses. She sleeps in my arms every night and I just love to see her running still like a puppy at times she is 12 years old now and has a cyst on her liver and dental problems. But I’d never again get anything over than a chihuahua I love their personality and the way they always got out of their way to make you happy with them. Her name is (Smuggls) and fits her perfectly. I Love My Chihuahua 🐾💕🐾
She sounds like a wonderful dog Leona. Are the vets doing anything for her liver cyst and dental problems?
I HAVE A 14 MONTH DEERHEAD SHORTHAIR CHI SHE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE TRYING TO MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD FOR HER SO WHAT DO YOU COOK FOR YOURS WHEN YOU ARE COOKING FOR THEM!
I cook up some ground turkey or ground beef in a little olive oil and add 4-6 eggs to it towards the end of cooking. Mix it together. I put it in a large bowl and add a can of tuna (packed in water), a bag of mixed vegetables and 2 cooked chopped sweet potatoes. I also add some beef bone broth and some powdered doggy vitamins. Sometimes I will add some pumpkin puree to it too. My dogs love it, maybe because it’s all human food, though not in the combination I would ever want to eat. LOL I feed them about 1/3 to 1/2 cup at mealtime/
We adopted two chi sibliings last year. One black/tan and the female is tan.(8.4 and 9.2 lbs at 3 yrs) The male looks exactly like the deer heads in your article. Unfortunately both have floppy ears. Is this very unusual?.
We love them both as they are!!!!!
Floppy ears are not the standard for the breed but it does happen.
We have an article on floppy ears here if you want to check it out: https://ilovemychi.com/are-chihuahuas-born-with-floppy-ears/
I recently acquired a deer headed chihuahua (Fay) as a rescue from a Mexican puppy mill. Her first three years were apparently pretty tough. She is the most beautiful and charming little dog I have ever shared company with (For someone with such a horrible start in life, she is an incredible optimist). I got her in order to put some spring back into the step of my nearly nine year Chipin, Diego, and boy did that ever work. They are priceless together. I cannot imagine a more delightful creature and spoiling her is now my life’s work.
I’m so glad you gave Fay the life that she deserves Michael! It sounds like you have a great little fur family.
I adopted a Deer Head Chi after my Jack Russell passed away. She was at the shelter for 4 months and another shelter for some time. Her history is sketchy; when she arrived at our shelter she had to be spayed and they had to cut her toenails under anesthesia because they were so bad. When I adopted her she needed extensive dental and removal of a huge mammary cyst. She was at one time used for extensive breeding. She is the sweetest girl. It took her about 2 weeks to really figure out that she found her forever home. She did not bark for at least a week. By the way, she was 10 and will be 11 on October 4, 2023. She has become my best friend and I believe she realizes I am her forever human. I “Deerly” love her.
I’m so glad she now has the life she deserves, poor little girl. And thank you for taking her in and making her part of your family.
I have a 2 yr old Blue short hair Deer Head Chi and she is demanding and wants constant attention. She loves her toys and she will not share her Hello Kitty blanket with my grand-daughter
LO, sounds like a typical chi.
I gotba part chi apart jr.but when we ran a DNA it comes he is 56%chi with 13 other dog .tou fox terr,parson terr,mim Doberman 2 diff hairless dogs he looks like his father a full blooded chi but I can’t figure out what else h2 get very wild at night out side but very calm in door thank u .
wow, he sounds like quite the combination there.
Our Dixie has been the most brilliant companion. She learned early from her predecessor, Amber (Basenji/terrier mix), how to get along in our family and many skills, ie, to search (for treats), sit, lay down, shake, dance. She is as beautiful a deer head as I’ve ever seen and as loyal as any we’ve had. She has traveled with us on vacations and visited every place she was allowed into. But now, she’s just received a diagnosis of cancer in her nostril and prognosis is poor. We’ll love her until quality of life diminishes and then say goodbye. She will never leave our hearts and there will never be another Dixie.
She sounds like an awesome dog. I’m so sorry she has cancer now. That sucks.
I was gifted a male deer head chihuahua puppy. He is now paper trained, follows his Maltese sister and mimics everything she does. Loves the outdoors. Has very short legs making him resemble a Dachshund puppy, but both parents are purebred Appleheads. He’s goofy and silly, but very attached to me. He turns 7 months old on October 7.
What a great gift! He sounds like a wonderful puppy.
Sky my deer head chichi loves to come with me when I go out. She has a little pouch carrier that goes around my neck. She sits in my lap when I get my nails and hair done. She doesn’t make a sound. She also loves to go shopping and just lays in her carrier pouch when I walk around. Too cute.
She sounds like a wonderful little lady.
I have a beautiful deer head and legged short hair white and fawn Chihuahua named Sweet Pea!!!
What a cute name for your fur baby!
I have a white deer head. She has brown markings on her face that make her look just like a young deer. People frequently ask to take her picture because she is so pretty. She goes everywhere with me. She has a special purse I made for her that she loves to ride in.
She sounds like a beautiful little girl.
I have a very spoiled Deer head chihuahua
LOL, I think most of our chis are very spoiled.
I currently own a long haired deer head he’s full of energy. He has a salt and pepper mane resently turned 1 on 9/11/23 One funny thing that he does is dragging his belly across the grass or carpet like a Lil soilder crawling through the brush going to battle a war. Also likes walk in your path and underfoot as well as
to rub on you as though he’s part CAT.We call him Schizer meaning (Lil’Shit)
My Lucas does that too if you ask him to do an “army crawl”. So cute.
I have a beautiful deer head, and she is very sweet but really protective of my daughter, wife and myself. She does not warm up to strangers very well, but loves to cuddle.
I couldn’t imagine a better dog, but if you’re not ready for a little bit high maintenance then maybe rethink these.
They will steal your heart!!!!
Yes, in some ways, they can be high maintenance. But they are worth it. They do steal your heart.
I have probably one of the most beautiful deer Head chihuahua in the world. I will be saying this till I don’t see a more beautiful one than my Kiwi.
I brought Kiwi from Cuba to Italy when he was 5 months old. He lives now in Florence with us and we are in deep love with him 💙😍🙏
I’m glad you have such a wonderful beautiful chihuahua Giovanni.
Having been a Chi
breeder,judge,show man for over 60 yrs,l can vouch for the deer or apple head type, hair consistency, long coat or short hair, body style,size and demeanor.Geneology
or ancestry determines their individual structure & personality development.
We got our deer head, Lexi, from the animal shelter last December. She’s about 10 years old now.She is the calmest, sweetest girl ever. She doesn’t bark and loves to meet men, women, children, and especially other dogs. She has made friends with all sizes of dogs from chihuahuas to great danes.Lor
I have a one her hunter and is a service dog 🐕🦺, I love her with all my heart.
That’s great Patti!
This is my third chihuahua, but my first deer head! She is so cute! If it wasn’t for her barking she would be perfect! She is my Angel 😇! I lost my last chihuahua on the morning of December 15/22 and my new puppy was born on December 9/22. I picked her up in February /23. Life has been wonderful but challenging raising a little puppy. But the time in between loosing my dog and getting my new one was very empty and lonely. Gracie has been a true blessing!
I’m so glad you have little Gracie to help you get over the loss of your other precious chi.
I have 3 Chi mixes. All Deerheads. Miss Chica is 9 years, a fawn. Chi/Beagle. She was very sick with mange when I got her. She had to take Ivermectin and antibiotic. 12# now. Miss Pnut Buttercup is old old old. Best guess, is 15 years now. Fawn colored Deerhead/Terrier. She wears diapers, eats grain-free. She had emergency spay 18 months ago, 10 days after I brought her home. She was a former puppy mill breeder. Just about dead. 4#. So when surgery was done, I called to check. They said, Yep. She’s alive, and ticked off 😅. She hates kennels. Eats VERY well. Sleeps and eats. Weighs 8# now. The one I just got today, is from an oopsie litter. Gorgeous little black and tan male. Very velcro. 8 weeks old.
Thanks for telling us about your fur babies Lorrie! And congratulations on your new baby!
I have an 11 yr old deer head chihuahua named Chica. She is only 3.5 pounds but thinks she’s a pit bull! She is so loving, funny, feisty and the joy of my life. She will wrap herself up in a blanket to sleep per usual chi behavior. Her favorite spot for a nap is across my chest. I’ve never had a chi before and never knew what I was missing.
LOL, welcome to the Chi side! Once you own a chihuahua, you will forever want one in your life. Chica sounds adorable!
I have a dear chihuahua need to know more
Check out the articles on this site. Is there anything specifically you want to know about?
I have a chihuahua that ONLY likes my mom, so the fact that says they only love 1 person in the family is definitely true! Also, is anybody looking for a 3-4 year old chihuahua?
Hi I have 2 Chihuahuas my girl is only 2kgs and boy which I gave milk for first 2 years is 6kgs
Girl is over 4 years And boy is 2+ years but they still have not had babies yet I worry the size difference could be a problem what do you think both deer heads
When got my boy he was just as small as girl I shore the milk made all difference and boy is stronger
But my girl most of time is boss
I have had mostly bigger dogs which I loved and shitzus
But these Chihuahuas are best and easiest to maintain as I am getting older
I wouldn’t breed a small female with a larger male. She will probably need veterinary help delivering the babies.
Thank you for all of the information on this page, i recently bought a chi outside of a walmart, the vendor told me she was a long hair chi but so many folks told me she wasn’t a chi at all, so my concerns were:
Will she grow much bigger? Will she need a different kind of care?
But i do notice her temperament is so similar to the one describing deer heads, and she is very sharp and loyal.
I wish i could get an expert opinion, but this page feels as close as I can get:) thanks again, also i would love to know about local meetups for little ones like my dog, she is our only and i know she could use a friend:)
-Erika
If you are really curious, you can get a dog DNA kit to see what she is. I had that done with Lucas. She probably is a chihuahua but maybe mixed with something else. You can email me a photo of her and I’ll see if I can tell what she is. The email is cathy@ilovemychi.com
I have looked for local meetups for myself but haven’t been able to find any. Some of the dog parks in my area have a section for small dogs and sometimes I will take my dogs to one of those so they can play with other small dogs. You can also ask on Nextdoor.com in your area and see if anyone knows of one. And check Meetup.com too.
There is also local chapters of the Chihuahua Club of America in the US but I couldn’t find one near me. I wonder though, if they require for you to have AKC papers on your dog. Anyway if you want to check out and see if there any any near you, here is the link: https://chihuahuaclubofamerica.org/cca-member-clubs/
One evening we didn’t see Roxy (our dear head chi) and couldn’t find her. We drove the car around the complex and searched everywhere. I walked into my sister’s room and there she was on the bed eating my sister’s chicken dinner. She had hidden, ignored all our calls including treat, let’s go for a walk, etc., then drug out the dinner and was happily chomping.
LOL, I guess walks and a treat couldn’t compare to a chicken dinner.
Last year my girlfriend & I fell in love with what turned out to be a fawn colored deer head chihuahua. At the time all we knew is she was a chihuahua. When she sprouted long legs; we had to do some research. It bums me out that we could never show her; but, we’re so madly in love with this pup that it doesn’t even matter!
She’s still all Chihuahua and she sounds like a special little girl!
This article should also include IVDD and hip dysplasia. Apparently it is very common in small breads and our boy Kruger has both. I am able to help him with Turmeric and fish oils in his food he is not medicated unless he has a bad flare! We love our deer head chihuahua and he definitely picked our middle son as his person. But he has a special relationship with everyone in the family! Thank you for this article I learned allot! God bless!🥰
Thanks for the info Stacey and I hope you can continue to keep Kruger’s health issues under control.
I have a deer head chihuahua.hes feisty and sassy like you say.I want to know how to stop him from biting me.He is playing,but he bites too hard.what do I do to get him trained to stop.
When he bites, say in a strong (but not yelling) voice “Ouch, that hurts!” And then immediately separate yourself from him. Walk away and ignore him for 5 minutes or so. It may take a few weeks but if you do this consistently, it usually works.
My little girl isn’t a purebred chi. She’s a chiwennie:) She won’t leave my side if I am having a bad pain day due to my condition, and is the most cuddly dog ever:)
She sounds like a great little chiweenie!
I have a Deer Ear chilhuahua and I love it. It’s sweet and obey everything. He doesn’t bark but once in awhile. He’s loving and playful. Always by my side, and walks by my right side never walks in front of me. My brother gave him to me about 10 years ago and he still plays like a puppy. I agree they are wonderful little dogs.
It sounds like you got a real winner there Gloria!
I have I think a deer head Chihuahua mix she’s tiny rescued her from a shelter, I have only had her for a week. We have bonded, but how do I train her to love everyone that comes into my home with our biting, she has done this twice to two different guests in my home they went in slow talked soft and got on her level because they know she’s a rescue baby! Crystal
Is she food motivated? If so have the guests do just what they did before but have them offer her some high value treats (something she really loves) and see if she will take them from them.
I have a deer head chihuahua she , look like a deer when we got her, she is eight years old , and I am the one she took up with, she has been the best one out of three others.
We love all our dogs but there always seems to be one special dog.
Mine is definitely a deer head 🦌. She is so calm yet can have lots of energy, very loyal and loves to bark at strangers therefore she makes a great watch dog, I 🩷 my Chi, her name is Frida because I love Frida Kahlo!!
Aww, she sounds like a wonderful pup Adriana!
My deer head chihuahua knows I do not hear well, so she lets me know when a timer goes off in the kitchen or laundry room, or when someone rings the doorbell or knocks on the door, or delivers a package. She also reminds me when it is time for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I often forget to eat so she reminds me. She is so sweet and loving, and sleeps with me under the covers at night. I am elderly, so she has adopted my sedentary lifestyle, but still enjoys running and exploring my large backyard. She is the perfect pet for me and my loving companion.
That’s awesome! She’s like your own little service dog.
We have a deer head chi that we got from an animal rescue in 29022. They had found her at a work sight. She was 3lbs. With a broken pelvis. They figured she had one litter. Her name (From the rescue) is Maple Syrup cause is so sweet. She is also blind in her left eye from her accident, which my mom was. Maple loves to sit on anyones lap but mostly mine. She loves me most lol. She was suppose to be my husbands dog, whoops. We can’t imagine life without her and she now weighs 9 lbs 6 oz.
I’m glad you gave her the life she deserved Linda!
I have a deer head chi and she is the most loyal dog I have ever owned. An absolute delight
They are very loving little dogs.
I had a deer head chihuahua, her name was Lil Bit… she was the most loyal loving dog I have ever known. She was very ill and she had to be put down April 8th 2024… se was 12 years old…I don’t know if I will ever get over the loss of my baby girl. She was the best. I wish I could share a picture but I don’t see the option. I will never forget my Lil Bit and I’ll love her forever.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your fur baby Katherine! If you’d like for me to add her to the list to be in the Gone but not forgotten segment of our newsletter, you can email me her photo at cathy@ilovemychi.com. Be sure to include her name, your name, any info you want to share about her and let me know you are submitting her for the newsletter. If you haven’t joined our newsletter list yet, you can do so on this page: https://ilovemychi.com/chi-club/
I adopted my little chi from a shelter…he was owner surrendered. I believe he is a deerhead from what I’ve read. I love him so much. He wouldn’t let me touch him but during the first night, at some point he got in my lap and it was full on love from then on. I want to feed him a healthy diet but need suggestions.
Thank you
Janet Holt
Well it depends on how you want to do it. You can make the food yourself, you can buy kibble or wet dog food or order fresh to frozen human grade food. It just depends on how much you want to spend. I kind of do a combo of several things. I make my dogs food, mainly because one has a lot of allergies. That’s their evening meal. In the morning, I give them a little freeze dried food or kibble. Sometimes if I’m going through a busy time or am just tired of cooking, I will order fresh to frozen food for a few weeks.
Check out this article that has links to some of my other dog food articles to help you decide what is best for your baby:
https://ilovemychi.com/best-dog-food-for-chihuahuas/
Currently I have two rescue dear head(my favorite kind) Chihuahuas.
I worked at a vet clinic and people would come in at tell me that Grandma had died and she had a Chihuahua that hated everyone and they didn’t know what to do. I would tell them to bring them to me. Most times the dog was over 12 years and hadn’t had good grooming in that they had never had a dental or been spayed or neutered and were not or never had been current on shots. After the dental, neuter and shots they spent their remaining years with me. There is just the love from a Chihuahua that can’t match anything else.
I was raised by a half Chihuahua and half Rat Terrier. I lived in a small town and roamed the streets with my dog, Cookie. I still say my momma was a Chihuahua.
Also while working at the vet clinic I was the Chihuahua whisper. I was the one that handled them while getting shots or whatever was needed. I’d see them bite the owner out of fear but they never bit me. I could hold them for nail trims and all.
I love your story Brenda and bless you for taking in these older chis and giving them a good last part of their lives.
I adopted my first Chihuahua (2 y.o. deer head male) 4 weeks ago after losing my two precious long-time companions, both much larger dogs. I needed a small companion now due to health issues that make dealing with large dogs almost impossible. I am very familiar with the breed, as my closest friend adopted a little female 3 years ago and we all fell in love with her. We are now totally smitten with “Frankie”!! He is loving, fun and full of personality. There’s a big dog in this 8 lb package! He has already assumed “ownership” of our house and yard and dutifully notifies me of any interlopers! He’s also very smart and full of mischief – keeps me on my toes all the time. I already can’t imagine life without him. So here’s to all the Chi lovers out there – I’m thrilled to be a member of the club!!
Yep, these little guys sure so know how to take over, So much personality in such tiny packages.
I have a deer head chawauwa and he’s awesome with humans, but with other dogs, no way. He’s always barking at them so loud. It’s embarrassing at times. Help!!!❤️
Try getting him into a training class with other dogs. He needs to get used to them. Just let the trainer know ahead of time that he doesn’t like ther dogs. They may want to have a few sessions with him alone at first.
Yes I have a male riendeer chi and a female applehead. Theodore Ray and Missy Lynn
Love their names Angel!
We have/had two Deer Heads. The first one Max was black with a white blaze on his chest and 3 white toes. Max died May 2015 because of a bad mitral valve in his heart. He had just turned 11 years old. He took care of me after I had a motorcycle accident. He was the BEST dog in the world.
Our second Deer Head, Cash, is fawn colored and like Max, he is smart as a whip. The bad news is that he also has a bad heart. A 2-3 murmur. I keep asking our vet what I am doing wrong.
He is 10 years old and also like Max is NOT spoiled, my wife and I are well trained.
Both are rescues. Max from Florida and Cash from Alabama.
DEER HEADS RULE!
Bob
You aren’t doing anything wrong. Heart issues seem to happen a lot in small dogs. 2 (and possibly 3-she’s showing signs) out of 4 of my dogs have heart murmurs. One was born with it but the other was just diagnosed a few months ago.
And yes, those little smarties sure know how to trainb us.
My deer head chihuahua is 13years old. He will be 14 in January.He does however have the collapsing trachea issue. He also has a heart murmur& seizures.He is on Rxs. But he is pulling through not sure how much longer he will cope. Can anyone tell me if there is hope he will live longer?
Sure it’s possible but when he gets to the point that he is suffering, the kindest thing to do is let him go. That’s something only you with the help of your vet can decide. What I have done in the past, when asking my doctor or my vet, is “What would you do if you were in my situation?” They often can’t tell you what to do but they can tell you what they would do and that’s usually the best thing to do.
He is a short haired deer face Chihuahua. But very much loved he was trained to be my service dog @6 y/o. AKC& Operation at Ease.com.They got the VA to pay for the whole program. He came out with a blue ribbon for CANINE GOOD CITIZEN.
I have a 7 year old deer head ….I rescued him from a person who abandoned him constantly, on weekends. . Became his Momma lol…he is my best friend
I’m really glad your little guy has a happy home with you now Cindy!
I’m late to this, but my Chihuahua is a deer head, and I thought she was overweight at around 9lbs, but the threads I was seeing were for apple heads! 🙂
Yes deer heads do seem to be larger than apple heads for the most part.
I have 2 deer head chihuahuas mama and son. The son Timmie has Epilepsy but the sweetest little guy. I’m his service animal. I also have a chiweenie,pibald,she is my Diabetic Alert service animal.
It’s amazing how dogs can sense medical issues, most of the time before we can. One of my dogs founf my cancer.
I have a deer head Chihuahua, she is my world. she goes everywhere with me and loves walking in the mountains, 8 miles is no problem for her. She sheds all the time, vacuum out every day, but she is worth it.
That’s great that she can walk 8 miles! I can’t even do that!
Dear head should be recognized by the AKC. Love this post, love my dear head in fact we try to seek them out over the apple heads….same Chi love just a different style preference…really feel dear heads should be just as celebrated.
They are actually recognized by the AKC, they just don’t consider them to be the ideal for the breed and can’t be shown in dog shows. I think they should but I understand their need to have a standard for every breed.
I have a deer head and an apple head chihuahua, Pepper and Queenie. They are 7 years old brother and sister. The deer head is the Boss and very protective of his sister and me. Lovable but definitely a protector. They are my Besties.💕
Both Apple heads and Deer heads are awesome little dogs!
That is so sweet! He’s the man and protector. Love it!
I have a deer head Chihuahua. She adopted me during Covid in 2020. I don’t know where she came from. I was trying to find her owner but when I learned from a neighbor she was thrown from a car, I decided she had found her new owner! She went to the Vet, got checked out, got her shots and was spayed. We learned she was about 1 1/2 years old and in good health! She was thin. We have since found the best companion we could ever imagine. She is very sweet, smart and loves children. She is very housebroken. We named her Cora. (COvid Rescue Animal). We love her!!
I’m so glad Cora found a good home with you Jerry!
Good boy
I have a deer head chihuahua, a male. He’s been with our family for 12 years now and he’s such a sweet guy. So loving and caring. Truly loyal to our family. Playful too. I recommend a deer head to any family.
Most of them do seem to have sweet dispositions.
I have a purebred deer head chihuahua, fawn colored but black underneath. She is 6, though I don’t know her exact b-day is. She is short haired but sheds a lot! I find piles of hair everyday. It is in the mid 60’s in our house all the time so it’s not from heat. She is very lovable with everyone. She loves to chase and play. She has many toys and plays with all of them. She sleeps on my bed and hates her crate. She does go in her crate when we leave the house or she will pee all over. It is hard to train her. I also have 2 chihuahua mixed breed dogs. They are 11 and litter mates. But my Apple head chihuahua is a bully to them and always marks her territory or so she likes to think it is hers. She came to live with the family 5 years after the other two.
I live my sweet dogs. I would be lost, lonely and heartbroken without all three of them.
Yes, they definitely make life interesting.
Enjoyed reading your article. We had a wonderful 7 lb deer head Chihuahua that was friendly with everyone. We raised him with 2 other 50 and 60 lb female pitbull mixed breed dogs and the Chihuahua was the alpha dog, but got along and played very well with both of them. Was also very friendly with all dogs at the dog park and only played with the big dogs. He was a healthy dog and lived to be 18 years old. Your article described him very well.
He sounds like he was a wonderful little guy Claudio.
I have a beautiful deer head Chihuahua named Frida, she is so funny, fun loving and very Spunky! Never a dull moment with my baby girl, she just turned 4 on Monday!!
She sounds like a sweetheart!
I have a deer head Chihuahua and she’s what you said I had many dogs but only one and I fear the day she leaves me. I love her soand she doesn’t know her size. She goes after my son Shepherd and I keep telling her he’s gonna take your head off.
Yeah, they are secial, quirky little dogs. They defintely make a forever mark on our lives.
My chi dog adopted at 6 years old has the ears of a Doberman and the long snout of a daschund but now that I’ve heard about the Deer head chis I think that’s what I’ve got. I prefer his sleek looks to the AKC idea of a show Apple head. Today is his second day in my home. He has yet to bond with my Morkie poo but he is spending time cuddling with the two house humans. I understand he may have been found on the streets of a Texas town and then was rescued up to an Ontario rescue foster home. They fixed his teeth and provided food for his foster home. I met him three days ago and used a little dried liver bits to help him bond with me. He seems to love my house his new toys and sleeps happily with me if I take him upstairs or remains in the family room cozy on the couch. I have a large crate if he wants to be private or he can sleep in a dog bed or just about anywhere he pleases. He has marked every tree in my yard claiming this space as his and did the same inside in two spots. I believe he has stopped this behaviour and he is doing his thing outside. We already are in love and enjoying him.
I’m so glad you rescued your little guy and gave him a good home. He may still bond with your other dog in time. It usually takes them several weeks to totally aclimate.
We have a Deer Head Chihuahua and she is adorable. Her name is Cocoa and is my nurse dog who alerts the whole house when I’m having difficulty. She is sweet and very sassy.
Cocoa sounds like an amzing little dog!
We have a deer head chihuahua! We had never heard of one before! A lady that had rescued 2 puppies gave her to us . She was 8 weeks old and weighed only 5lbs. It just seemed overnight that she grew these long legs! I really don’t care if she is full blooded she is my baby know matter what ❤️
That’s all that matters Brenda!
I’ve rescued & adopted 6yrs young. Now turned 10 January 3rd. Dear head, fawn with the cutest curled tail dark on top white when up! Always rescued. Her name is Jazzy Roo hind legs like a kangaroo 😀!Such a special sweet smart girl.Senior dogs & so much love 🐾🦴! Jazzy says Woof for all from my little sweet 🫛. From mom Cindy 😉.
She sounds like a wonderful little chi! Tell her woof back from me.
My deer head chiwawa is very playful and protective. Outgoing and loves some people. Mine is perfect. I love how playful he is.
She sounds like a lot of fun!
I have a deer head chihuahua named Max. He is truly attached to me, he has bad separation anxiety. He is not vocal like you would expect. Hes very laid back and calm.
Yeah my Lucy is very laid back too and only barks if someone comes to the door. but she’s an apple head.
My deer head chi name is Zibiah and Zibby for short!
I was given my chihuahua by my son she was a deer head. She was very loyal and loving to me and my wife.She was my beautiful little daughter. Loss her in an operation Tuesday my heart is broken. She was 12.
I am so sorry, James! That’s heartbreaking!