{"id":7993,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:37","slug":"what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the rarest Chihuahua color?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_is_the_rarest_Chihuahua_color\" title=\"What is the rarest Chihuahua color?\">What is the rarest Chihuahua color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Do_Chihuahua_puppies_eyes_change_color\" title=\"Do Chihuahua puppies eyes change color?\">Do Chihuahua puppies eyes change color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_do_Chihuahuas_get_blue_eyes\" title=\"How do Chihuahuas get blue eyes?\">How do Chihuahuas get blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Do_all_Chihuahuas_have_black_eyes\" title=\"Do all Chihuahuas have black eyes?\">Do all Chihuahuas have black eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_rare_is_a_white_Chihuahua\" title=\"How rare is a white Chihuahua?\">How rare is a white Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Whats_the_most_expensive_Chihuahua\" title=\"What&#8217;s the most expensive Chihuahua?\">What&#8217;s the most expensive Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_is_the_most_popular_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is the most popular Chihuahua?\">What is the most popular Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_much_is_a_blue_Chihuahua_worth\" title=\"How much is a blue Chihuahua worth?\">How much is a blue Chihuahua worth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_color_eyes_do_Chihuahuas_have\" title=\"What color eyes do Chihuahuas have?\">What color eyes do Chihuahuas have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Do_Chihuahuas_eyes_change\" title=\"Do Chihuahuas eyes change?\">Do Chihuahuas eyes change?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is the rarest color Chihuahua?\">What is the rarest color Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Do_white_Chihuahua_puppies_stay_white\" title=\"Do white Chihuahua puppies stay white?\">Do white Chihuahua puppies stay white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Are_Chihuahuas_with_blue_eyes_rare\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas with blue eyes rare?\">Are Chihuahuas with blue eyes rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_do_Chihuahuas_get_blue\" title=\"How do Chihuahuas get blue?\">How do Chihuahuas get blue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_do_dogs_get_blue_eyes\" title=\"How do dogs get blue eyes?\">How do dogs get blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Do_Chihuahuas_eyes_stay_blue\" title=\"Do Chihuahuas eyes stay blue?\">Do Chihuahuas eyes stay blue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Why_do_Chihuahuas_have_black_eyes\" title=\"Why do Chihuahuas have black eyes?\">Why do Chihuahuas have black eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_Chihuahua_is_purebred\" title=\"How can I tell if my Chihuahua is purebred?\">How can I tell if my Chihuahua is purebred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_is_the_rarest_type_of_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is the rarest type of Chihuahua?\">What is the rarest type of Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_is_the_rarest_breed_of_Chihuahua\" title=\"What is the rarest breed of Chihuahua?\">What is the rarest breed of Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_much_is_a_white_Chihuahua\" title=\"How much is a white Chihuahua?\">How much is a white Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_are_white_Chihuahuas_called\" title=\"What are white Chihuahuas called?\">What are white Chihuahuas called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#Is_there_such_thing_as_a_white_Chihuahua\" title=\"Is there such thing as a white Chihuahua?\">Is there such thing as a white Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#What_color_is_most_expensive_in_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"What color is most expensive in a Chihuahua?\">What color is most expensive in a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-chihuahua-color\/#How_much_money_is_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"How much money is a Chihuahua?\">How much money is a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Chihuahua_color\"><\/span>What is the rarest Chihuahua color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahua_puppies_eyes_change_color\"><\/span>Do Chihuahua puppies eyes change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many puppies have blue eyes when they first open their eyes. But their eyes can also be other colors such as gold, green, gray, or brown. <b>Usually, they are paler when they are young but change to their permanent color between 9 to 16 weeks old. The permanent eye color can change at 16 weeks old as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Chihuahuas_get_blue_eyes\"><\/span>How do Chihuahuas get blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is <b>Merle Inherited in the Chihuahua Dog Breed? Merle is simply a genetic pattern that is in a dog&#8217;s coat. The Merle gene is responsible for creating mottled patches of color in a solid coat along with blue eyes or odd-colored eyes. The gene can also affect the dog&#8217;s skin pigment as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_Chihuahuas_have_black_eyes\"><\/span>Do all Chihuahuas have black eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, though black is the dominant color when it comes to your Chi doggos, for every one of them has a &#8216;B&#8217; gene in them, completely black Chihuahuas, without any markings whatsoever on their fur are a <b>rare sight to lay your eyes on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_rare_is_a_white_Chihuahua\"><\/span>How rare is a white Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is the White Chihuahua a Rare Chihuahua? Yes, <b>a true white Chihuahua is rare. To have a truly all white Chihuahua means that his nose and claws will be lighter in color. A white Chihuahua will have no black pigment to his skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_expensive_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the most expensive Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Teacup Chihuahua<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is the most popular Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Check out these 9 famous Chihuahuas who won over the world!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ren  Stimpy  Famous Chihuahua Cartoon.  <\/li>\n<li>Gidget (Yo Quero Taco Bell Chihuahua)  Famous Chihuahua from Real Life.  <\/li>\n<li>Tinkerbelle (Paris Hilton&#8217;s Chihuahua)  Famous Chihuahua from Real Life.  <\/li>\n<li>Tito (Oliver  Company Chihuahua)  Famous Chihuahua Cartoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_blue_Chihuahua_worth\"><\/span>How much is a blue Chihuahua worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The blue Chihuahua is a color of the Chihuahua dog, and he is a rare and sought-after color at that. In fact, according to some online sellers, a genuine blue Chihuahua puppy can be sold for <b>upward of $10,000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eyes_do_Chihuahuas_have\"><\/span>What color eyes do Chihuahuas have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas, per AKC standard, are to have <b>luminous (shiny) dark or ruby eyes. White or light tan dogs may have light eyes (hazel).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahuas_eyes_change\"><\/span>Do Chihuahuas eyes change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, they are paler when they are young but <b>change to their permanent color between 9 to 16 weeks old. The permanent eye color can change at 16 weeks old as well. Your chihuahua will start to open its eyes around the two-week mark.  The eyes are always lighter in the beginning because a puppy&#8217;s iris lacks melanin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is the rarest color Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_white_Chihuahua_puppies_stay_white\"><\/span>Do white Chihuahua puppies stay white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is There Such a Thing As a White Chihuahua? According to the American Kennel Club, the Chihuahua can come in at least 29 color combinations. <b>The colors range from white to black to many in between!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_with_blue_eyes_rare\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas with blue eyes rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue &#8211; A lot of people are curious about the blue Chihuahua. And <b>it is truly a rare, unique coat coloring. Blue coats appear when there is a diluted black gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Chihuahuas_get_blue\"><\/span>How do Chihuahuas get blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another wondrous creature we are often asked about is the blue Chihuahua. To get a blue, you need <b>to breed from parents which carry a diluted black gene &#8211; often referred to as a recessive gene. The blue tinge you see in the dogs coat is simply the result of that gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_get_blue_eyes\"><\/span>How do dogs get blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue eyes are found in a number of dog breeds, including Old English sheepdogs, border collies, and Welsh and Pembroke corgis, Irizarrypoints out. But for these breeds the blue-eyed trait is inherited as a recessive trait, meaning that <b>two mutated copies of the gene are required for the blue eyes to occur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahuas_eyes_stay_blue\"><\/span>Do Chihuahuas eyes stay blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All puppies are born with blue(ish) eyes because the eye pigment melanin has yet to develop fully. Although this can look very adorable, <b>the color will most likely not stay blue unless their parents also have blue eyes in which case it&#8217;s inherited. Most mature dogs actually have brown or green eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahuas_have_black_eyes\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahuas have black eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eye Color. Chihuahuas, per AKC standard, are to have <b>luminous (shiny) dark or ruby eyes. White or light tan dogs may have light eyes (hazel).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_Chihuahua_is_purebred\"><\/span>How can I tell if my Chihuahua is purebred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from the fact that Chihuahuas are predisposed to tear staining, the most common cause of this condition is an <b>overproduction of tears (known as epiphora).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_type_of_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is the rarest type of Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chihuahuas have full, round eyes. They are set well apart and are a luminous dark or ruby color, though blond or white dogs may have lighter eyes. Check the dog&#8217;s head shape. Chihuahuas have apple heads, <\/b>X Research source which refers to their heads being round-shaped.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_breed_of_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What is the rarest breed of Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White is, arguably, the rarest color of Chihuahua around. An <b>albino Chihuahua isn&#8217;t the same thing as a white one, but both are the result of a lack of pigmentation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_white_Chihuahua\"><\/span>How much is a white Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They&#8217;re quite popular in many countries. The rare colors, especially white, may cost you a penny more. White Chihuahuas are usually <b>around $1,500<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_white_Chihuahuas_called\"><\/span>What are white Chihuahuas called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas have two official variants: the short coat and the long coat. A White long-haired Chihuahua is also called a <b>White fluffy Chihuahua, and a small White fluffy Chihuahua looks exceptionally adorable. A White long-haired Chihuahua puppy costs a bit higher than its short-haired counterpart.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_such_thing_as_a_white_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Is there such thing as a white Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Chihuahua dog breed&#8217;s charms include their small size, big personality, and variety in coat types and colors. They&#8217;re all dog, fully capable of competing in dog sports such as agility and obedience, and are among the top ten watchdogs recommended by experts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_most_expensive_in_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>What color is most expensive in a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue Chihuahuas look almost like the tiny dog version of blue Pit Bulls. They&#8217;re incredibly rareand incredibly expensive. If you come across a blue Chi, expect these blue-colored pups to cost upwards of $10,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_is_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>How much money is a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The blue Chihuahua is a color of the Chihuahua dog, and he is a rare and sought-after color at that. In fact, according to some online sellers, a genuine blue Chihuahua puppy can be sold for <b>upward of $10,000<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the rarest Chihuahua color?Do Chihuahua puppies eyes change color?How do Chihuahuas get blue eyes?Do all Chihuahuas have black eyes?How rare is a white Chihuahua?What&#8217;s the most expensive Chihuahua?What is the most popular Chihuahua?How much is a blue Chihuahua worth?What color eyes do Chihuahuas have?Do Chihuahuas eyes change?What is the rarest&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7993"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7993"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7993\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}