What is a blue chihuahua? How do blue chihuahuas differ from other chihuahuas?

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What exactly is a blue chihuahua and what makes a blue chihuahua puppy different from other chihuahua puppies? All chihuahuas are special and unique in their own way, but blue chihuahuas are best described as a chihuahua puppy that is bred to have a dull silver-grey-coat with a tinge of blue.

A blue chihuahua is rare and can be an apple head chihuahua or a deerhead chihuahua and is produced from mating a black and tan chihuahua, a chocolate, or even a fawn parent, but the parents must carry the recessive blue gene in their line of heritage. The blue in a blue chihuahua can also be part of a merle patterned – tri-colored or multicolored coat.

blue teacup chihuahua

The chihuahua club of america warns that coat color in chihuahuas is often linked to genes with undesirable traits or birth defects. The merle pattern and blue coat color can often come with common health problems. This is another reason that blue chihuahuas are rare.

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Like teacup chihuahuas, much controversy exists around the subject of breeding blue chihuahuas by blue chihuahua breeders as hidden defects on the gene that is linked to the blue color can result in serious coat problems and other health issues. For these reasons, it is advised to never breed a blue chihuahua with another blue chihuahua.

Because blue chihuahuas are rare, there’s a slim chance that you’ll find one in a shelter. In some countries, they are highly prized and can set buyers back up to $10,000 depending on how popular they are. Chihuahuas are currently the ‘hot’ dog breed in japan, a country where their fast-growing pet industry is estimated at more than $10 billion a year.

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Paying high prices for a chihuahua with a particular trait as such is purely the decision of the buyer, however famous chihuahua would like to remind potential chihuahua buyers that rescued chihuahuas like Papi the star of Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Loki, actor Mickey Rourke’s dearly departed chihuahua, are prime examples of big surprises than can come in a small package.

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226 Comments.

  • Israel Davila
    July 3, 2023 8:43 pm

    I have a blue Chihuahua male looking to breed With blue female. We are Located in Orlando Florida.

  • Jeanne Fields
    August 21, 2022 8:03 pm

    I want a micro teacup chihuahua. Preferably a female.

  • Me and my girlfriend went over to a breeder to pick a chi. When we arrived, we were met by a proper blue colored, with dark spots, chihuahua. Not a tinge of blue, but actual blue. He were not posted on the ad, but he were in fact for sale, so i reckon it was to not have someone buy it, just to resell it. We picked one of the others, because he chose us right away. The blue one (called ‘bluey’ by the breeder) were too distracted playing with one of its brothers. I’ll never forget that marvelous color.

  • Do you have any solid black teacups or solid white teacups? I am looking for a female.

  • Any blue chihuahuas available ?

  • want to adopt a loving sit on your lap passive dog – small- had dogs all my life – live in orange county (anaheim)

  • I have two newly born blue chihuahua ….

  • I have several Chi Chi’s and would be interested in having one be a stud — contact me at [email protected] to discuss options and get a look at some photos — Thanks

    Dan / [email protected]

  • I have a 4 yr old apple head blue bearded chihuahua per my vet. I would like to stud him once before he is neutered. All I want is a pup of my choice. Please advise anyone

  • Stop breeding!!!! Chihuahuas are either number one or two of the dogs in shelters. I rescued one of the best chihuahuas ever and he was with me 12 wonderful years!!!!

  • wow its amazing!!

  • I have 2 blue chihuahuas, male 4.6 lbs, female 5.9 lbs. Just gave birth (1-6-21) to female that is White with black spots, brown eyebrows with brown hues around some of the black spots. Already sent for registeration papers. What is the going price that I should be asking?

  • We specialize on breeding of beautiful blue and lilac color chihuahuas . Google for Las Vegas tiny chihuahua or visit our website Lasvegastinychihuahua.com
    we have 4 our dogs listed as famous chihuahua here.

  • My blue dog is named Poncho

  • May I see pictures of your babies?

  • Angelique vandenberg
    September 28, 2020 2:39 am

    Hello we have just had a litter of 5 chocolate tan lilac and Black and Tan they are 2 weeks old now

  • I am looking for a tiny tea cup or pocket puppy or micro
    I would prefer a girl but will consider a male color not to picky
    Could you send me some pictures and prices. Shipping cost ect

  • I love’s all animals I love’s small Chihuahuas & I love’s Teacup Chihuahuas too. I wish I I can get one of Teacup Chihuahua my Dad Wants to get me one of Teacup Chihuahua he do not have much money to get me one of Teacup Chihuahua. Love Tina Davis 🐕

  • Libby Ceballos
    August 9, 2020 7:38 am

    Hi my name is Libby and I’m looking for a small or teacup Chihuahua if you have one would like to buy one contact me at [email protected]

  • I just had a blue male chihuahua born on 7-17-20. I am curious on the demand and the price for these.

  • Maria Santos
    July 19, 2020 12:19 pm

    For those interested I have a blue female chihuahua and a chocolate male apple head. Both have the blue gene. Hoping to get some lavender puppies. I Will
    Be breeding them soon. Call 239-821-1593. Miami-Dade. I can keep you posted.

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