Apple Head Chihuahua Puppies for Sale From Applehead Chihuahua Breeders
Most of the puppies we raise are apple heads: the round, domed skull, short muzzle and big eyes the AKC breed standard describes. We are AKC Chihuahua breeders in Temple, Texas, and every apple head Chihuahua puppy below was born and raised in our home, with its age, price and estimated adult weight on its listing.
AvailableTeacup size
Honey
- Age
- 7 weeks
- Gender
- Female
- Coat
- Smooth coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 3.5 lbs
- Price
- $750
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Pearl
- Age
- 8 weeks
- Gender
- Female
- Coat
- Smooth coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $800
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Sapphire
- Age
- 7 weeks
- Gender
- Female
- Coat
- Long coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $850
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Topaz
- Age
- 8 weeks
- Gender
- Male
- Coat
- Long coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3.5 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $800
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Biscuit
- Age
- 7 weeks
- Gender
- Male
- Coat
- Smooth coat
- Est. adult weight
- 3 to 4 lbs
- Price
- $750
Apple Head Chihuahua Breeders Who Raise the Puppies Themselves
Plenty of sellers use "apple head" in an advert because buyers search for it. As applehead Chihuahua breeders, we can show you why a puppy is one: you can meet its mother, see the shape of the parents' heads, and look at the puppy side-on, which is the only angle that really shows the dome and the stop. Before you apply, ask us about head type for any puppy you like and we will tell you straight, including when a puppy is closer to a deer head than an apple head.
Every puppy also has its head checked by our vet before go-home day. A small soft spot on top of the skull is normal in many apple head puppies and usually closes or shrinks with age. A wide or bulging one needs a vet's opinion, and we would rather find it than have you find it.
What Makes an Apple Head Chihuahua
| Feature | Apple head | Deer head |
|---|---|---|
| Skull | Round and domed, like an apple | Flatter, longer and narrower |
| Muzzle | Short, often slightly upturned | Longer and sloping, like a fawn |
| Stop (where muzzle meets forehead) | Steep, close to a right angle | Gentle slope |
| Eyes | Large, round, set wide | Slightly smaller, more almond shaped |
| Typical adult size | Often at the small end of the breed | Often a little larger and leggier |
| AKC show ring | Matches the breed standard | Not preferred in conformation |
Both are purebred Chihuahuas and both make wonderful pets. Our full apple head vs deer head Chihuahua comparison covers the health side in detail, and if a longer muzzle appeals to you, see our page on deer head Chihuahua breeders.
Applehead Teacup Chihuahua Puppies for Sale
If you are looking at teacup apple head Chihuahua for sale listings, you are looking at the most popular combination there is. Our teacup size apple heads are projected to finish at 3 to 4 lbs as adults, worked out from both parents' adult weights and the puppy's own daily weight log. Because a very small puppy needs to be eating confidently before it leaves, our applehead teacup Chihuahua puppies usually go home at 10 to 12 weeks rather than 8. See every small puppy on our teacup Chihuahua puppies for sale page, and read how big teacup Chihuahuas get before you choose.
Long Haired Apple Head Chihuahua for Sale
A long haired apple head Chihuahua combines the round face with soft feathering on the ears, chest, legs and tail. At 8 weeks the coat is only starting, so a long haired applehead Chihuahua puppy looks a lot like a fluffy smooth coat. The full coat grows in between the first and second birthday, framing that round face with fringed ears. Browse our long haired Chihuahua puppies or, for the classic sleek look, our smooth coat puppies.
Apple Head Chihuahuas for Sale Near Me
Our home is in Temple, Texas, on I-35 between Waco and Austin. Families within driving distance collect their apple head Chihuahua puppy by appointment and meet the mother. Families further away can have one of us fly the puppy to them in the cabin and hand it over in person, or send someone they trust to collect it. Every puppy goes home with its vet record, microchip, AKC paperwork and our written health guarantee. When you have found the one, send the free adoption application and we will contact you within 24 hours.
Apple Head Chihuahua Puppy Questions
How can I tell if a Chihuahua puppy is an apple head?
By 8 weeks an apple head puppy has a rounded, domed skull, a short muzzle and a clear, steep step where the muzzle meets the forehead. Look at a side-on photo rather than one looking up at the camera, which makes any puppy look more domed. We tell you each puppy's head type before you apply.
Are apple head Chihuahuas more expensive?
Not with us. We price by projected adult size, not head shape, so an apple head and a deer head of the same projected size cost the same. Our puppies are priced from $650 to $850, and the price is on every listing.
Are teacup Chihuahuas always apple heads?
Almost always. The smallest Chihuahuas tend to have the rounded skull and short muzzle of an apple head, so most teacup size puppies, including most of ours, are apple heads. A teacup size deer head is possible but uncommon.
Is an apple head Chihuahua healthy?
A sound apple head Chihuahua is as healthy as any other. The domed skull is more often linked with an open soft spot, called a molera, and rarely with hydrocephalus, so every puppy we sell has its head checked by our vet before it goes home.