Chihuahua Physical Appearance

Considering to get a Chihuahua Dog and wondering what is the general appearance of Chihuahua or what are the common colours of a Chihuahua?

Learn more about the colors, weight and height of Chihuahua Dogs from this page.


Chihuahua Appearance

Chihuahua Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Chihuahua, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Chihuahua would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Chihuahua: The Chihuahua Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Chihuahua:
  • 6-9 inches (15-23 cm)

  • Weight of Chihuahua:
  • 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)

    The Common Colours of Chihuahua Dogs

  • Black
  • Black & Tan
  • Chocolate
  • Cream
  • Fawn
  • Red


Chihuahua Appearance

Chihuahua Information

The Chihuahua is graceful, small and compact; it is slightly longer than it is tall. It has a saucy expression and an alert, terrier-like attitude. It should move out at a swift pace with good reach and drive. Its coat can be smooth, with soft, glossy hair or long, with soft straight or wavy hair and fringed ears.

The saucy Chihuahua has earned its place as a favored toy dog because of its intense devotion to a single person. It is reserved with strangers but good with other household dogs and pets. Some try to be protective, but they are not very effective. Some may be quite bold; others may be timid. It is often temperamental. Some bark.

What to do if you lose your Chihuahua

If your Chihuahua Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Chihuahua

If you find a Chihuahua Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.