The white Chihuahua is a purebred toy breed with a pale, snowy coat. The most common colors on the Chihuahua color spectrum are black, white, fawn, chocolate, cream, and gold, but if you’re into the breed you’ll have noticed a white puppy or two around town as well. This coat color can come with long or short haired Chihuahuas, and apple or deer head types too. To have a truly all white Chihuahua his nose and claws must be lighter in color too. The recessive gene that produces a white coated Chihuahua also results in no black pigment in the skin, enhancing that pale look.
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The History
Although the Chihuahua is famous for being the national dog of Mexico, a number of ancient artifacts depict a dog similar to the Chihuahua existing worldwide. The Aztecs are credited with breeding the dog down to his tiny, petite size that we know and love today.
They have always come in a range of colors, and no outcrossing is required to get a totally white dog, although due to the recessive genetics they are pretty rare.
As breeding standards were created and the Chihuahua was accepted by certain breed clubs, certain aspects like physical build and coat color were refined by breeders. Today, all of the distinguishing qualities in your Chihuahua are going to depend on genetics.
Breeding a true white chihuahua can take generations to perfect, due to the mix of different genes that can show up and overpower this recessive trait.
Variations in Appearances
There are two types of Chihuahua, but both of them can have a white coat.
The Apple Head Chihuahua has a harsh angle from his muzzle to his forehead, with bulging eyes and large ears. The Deer Head Chihuahua has large eyes, a narrower muzzle and longer face.
Do White Dogs Look Mucky?
White dogs look amazing when they are kept well groomed, but this fur type is well known for showing up the muck.
After you’ve taken a run around the dog park, you’ll find that they are coated from foot to belly with mud and debris. Short coated Chihuahuas you can easily brush this off with a bristle brush, longer furred dogs need a bit more help and more frequent bathing. They are also likely to get matted around their legs and ears if you don’t stay on top of the combing.
The other issue is staining. Tear staining around the eyes and food staining around the mouth can both give this clean coat a grubby look, even when it is actually quite freshly groomed.
Does Color Change Temperament?
There is no difference between the temperament of a Chihuahua as a result of their color. They are sassy, full of energy, and want to be the apple of your eye.
These dogs are best suited for homes with older, more respectful children. This is a small dog and can be easily injured if played with too roughly and can be prone to snapping. Still, with proper training and socialization, the Chihuahua can make an excellent companion for the right person or family.
Adaptable and hardy little dogs, they do well in small apartments but can also thrive on large estates. However, they would prefer to be the only dog in the household.
Chihuahuas will do best with owners who are home with them often. They can become very attached to their family and can suffer from separation anxiety. Still, they make lovely little buddies. With proper socialization and consistent training, they are sure to steal your heart!
Are White Dogs Unhealthy?
For the most part, the average lifespan of a Chihuahua is between 14 and 16 years. These are fit little pups, but they do have potential health issues. However, only one is linked to color. The greater the number of white hairs a dog has in his coat, the more likely he is to be deaf.
White Chihuahua Puppies
Proper breeding practices make all the difference to the future health and happiness of your puppy. Reputable breeders will have certificates and paperwork proving their dogs have been health screened, so don’t be afraid to ask for proof.
Leticia says
My mini Chihuahua of only three pounds passed away in November 2022. She was 13. I’d love to find a white Chi. Where do I get one??
Tammy says
I’m in the same situation as you I’m so sorry I’m looking for pup. Also looking for all white pop eight weeks I wish you the best luck as I wish myself.
Tammy Mooney says
I will also pray very hard for both of us to get what we truthfully want and that is to love, cuddle, spoil, and beyond of the eight week year-old white puppy, Chihuahua I would love to cuddle with one as we speak set a beautiful, smart, loving for baby anybody reading this please help myself and my new friend as we don’t have a lot of money either we want to love our new for babies anybody out there care to help
Dora faulkner says
Well this is my 3rd Chihuahua but he is white, I have been on line looking for anything about him, I am hoping that I will be able to find more about him, he doesn’t have much hair. And he has a cowlick on the back of his head it a mohock I have never seen the n a dog, I can find any thing on the internet about it. He is so funny he jumps like a rabbit, and his ears are very big but some times they are bent over I don’t know why I tell him that he needs a nap, he likes to be in side of my shirt, to sleep. And what would be the best to bead him with I have been told that he could be bread with a all white Chihuahua is this true?
Lynn says
Looking for all white female chihuahua puppy
Jenny says
I recently received a white chihuahua and wondered if being 13 weeks old and only two pounds are an average size. She plays, eats a lot and seems very happy as I am with her.
Mark says
I had one my best friend in the world. She was a true white hair Chihuahua she had personality surpassed any dog I’ve ever had she was smarter than any dog I ever had that was my little baby she could tell before I had a seizure she loved to go on my motorcycle car dirt bike anything as long as she was with me she went everywhere with me because she was a medical companion seizure dog I lost her this last March I’m looking for another one they’re one of the best dogs I’ve ever had like my child I mean she was awesome she was the most active friend I ever had she didn’t care as long as she was with me she’d be down to do it man I’m trying to find another one a white merle or just a pure white. I have bad medical problems and feel so lost without her.when I was sick she would never leave my side even in the hospital
Glenna L Seeley says
My little boy, Knuckles, is an AKC white Chi. He does have a light tan spot at the base of his tail and some light tan spots on the tips of his big floppy ears. He has some health problems and does have occasional seizures. However, he is a happy feisty 6 lb bossy boy; he looks just like his daddy and was the only white one out of 5 in the litter. His fur is a thick soft combination of long and short; I also have his sister, Lolly who was the tiny girl of the litter and is a black and white long hair like her mama. She is only 5 lb. They will be 10 on June 25, 2022.
Kc Rose says
Alley delivered 1 male puppy …Thursday July 22nd a handsome pure white baby he is so pink its incredible we love him I hope he is not deaf……kcrose63ayahoo.com
Tonda says
Chi’s are gone as soon as they hit the pounds here I gave up I became so disheartened, I just want a little female to keep my 2 yo not only line(joking)but to play with someone her own size…Wish me luck I don’t see it happening but I would love a honey color & white females I am 61 and Laylabelle is great company and I bought a shock collar but before I get lectures I only use the tweet mode I give her 2 barks after I say stop then I tweet her it has never taken ME(hubby I am not sure about)to stop then she looks broken jumps in her mommy’s lap and snuggles while I knit or crochet
Tara says
Not sure where you live but I got my white teacup Chihuahua in Florida at a rescue. I live in Canada It’s almost impossible to get them there unless you paid at least $2,000. I bought mine at a rescue called crossed paws animal rescue in auburndale Florida for $300 She always has many many Chihuahua litters. She said she has people from out of state that come all the time to get a dog.
Betty jo Pace says
I would like to get an address and phone please I just lost my toy whit Chihuahua two years ago looking for another
Dawn Grounds says
I have that problem with mine as well. I give her children clartin chewable once a week when they a rise.
Dawn Grounds says
What is the best dog food to feed her to keep her white . Since she has aged I have noticed black spots on her belly and her ears.
Lacy says
I feed mine Farmers Dog, since they have been on it, no bad breathe and tons of energy.
Linda says
Looking for an all white standard male chihuahua
Jane says
did you find one?
Marsha says
If you no a better way to find a little White puppy Chihuahua with pair header or however they said but I lost my little guy and I’d really like to get another one if you can help me email me and I’ll send you some pictures please
Maureen Tulloch says
I have a 3 month old short hair white Chihuahua with special markings. Noticing her belly gets really pink during the day, a bit of scratching but no breaks in the skin. It feels hot to the touch. She plays hard and in the grass. Seems fine and healthy but I worry about alergies.
Mindi Roberts says
Where did you find one?
Marie Markfort says
I have an all white long hair Chihuahua, her eyes are two shades and also have white in them. I was told she maybe albino and carry the merle gene. She seems deaf and mostly blind. Do you have recommendations for testing and papers for her?
RenHex says
I have a white apple headed chihuahua. She’s the best puppy I’ve ever owned 🙂 Not deaf, very intelligent, and an absolute sweetheart <3 she's truly the perfect doggo for our family.
Brenda Bennett0339 says
I have a pure white chawawa. He is so white his nose and ears are pink. We call him pinky. People always tell me they’ve never seen a white one like him. Very sweet very well behaved. Very smart and full of energy and feelings get hurt easily. He is a wonderful pet.
Lacy says
Same here, I have am all white chihuahua. He is pink, my family call him Pinky BE for “Pinky Big Ears” His name is Anderson, he is truly all white with light eyes, An under bite too, which is odd but so cute, he is the sweetest dog, happy and intelligent, Smartest dog I ever had, full of personality but sometimes gets his feelings hurt and I have to console him. So interesting.
Susan Braveboy says
I have a beautiful white deer chihuahua and the tiniest golden male My previous dogs have been Yorkshire terrier. I am learning each day about these two little ones.
Mary says
I have a white chiwahwah she came from a small deer head brown n white female the dad was a little larger .her name is wah wah .she has her second litter now and she was breed to a long hair blk,tan,n white.her puppies are a smokey grey ,with two lite grey paws and one long hair white.amazing color..i dont know how to sell them they are so rare.
Paul says
She looks like a grown up version of picture two. Almost identical.
Paul says
We have our beautiful little white girl rescued from the streets in the winter literally. Little thing is cute as a button and blind in one eye.
Penny says
I just got my mail white Chihuahua yesterday trying to learn as much as possible about them I already had a tricolor and a cream colored one
Crystal King says
My female Chihuahua just had babies and she had a white cream jet black tricolor chocolate grey and all white Chihuahua she had a full dkittles of the color for chihuahuas they are almost two weeks old
Sandra Frigerio says
Looking for an all white chuahuah/applehead