AIDE   MEMOIR  TO  THE  CHIHUAHUA   STANDARD

“saucy, sound, swift-moving"

                                        

Apple-dome, large dark, round dark, eye.

Large flaring ears at "ten to twelve”

Deep stop, lean cheeks' and strong, jaw too.
A scissor bite, with even teeth,
moderately short muzzle, with chin beneath.
Good reach of neck with swan like crest Well-laid shoulder,
good fore chest,

Good spring of ribs and elbows neat Forelegs straight,
small dainty feet Good turn of stifle,
well laid hocks Length just longer than wither height, not like a box.

Nice level top line, flat "beaver" tail all furry
High set carried sickle-like not tucked under or curly

Smooth, close, silky coat of just any hue Long coat have fringing,
ruff, pants and plume too.

Weight up to six pounds, with smaller preferred

Boy to have "tow down" as doubtless you heard

But one thing remember if showing is a must,

Never ever betray your little friends trust.

Don't lock him up in cage, to pine away the days.
Don't supplement your wages, with puppy farming ways.

Don't sell him off to dealers,

In Australia or Abroad, just work some extra hours,

That Swiss holiday to afford

So honor, love, enjoy him He's worth his weight in gold

He'll be your loyal companion, until you are both Old.

(From the British Chihuahua Club 2001)