Smooth Coat Chihuahua Puppies for Sale: Short Haired Puppies From Our Home

Why Families Choose a Smooth Coat Chihuahua

The smooth coat is the classic Chihuahua look: a short, glossy coat that shows off the apple-shaped head, big ears and fine bone structure. What you see at 8 weeks is very close to what you will have at 2 years. There is no awkward coat stage and no surprise about how the adult will look.

Grooming is about as easy as it gets for any dog. A weekly rub with a rubber curry brush, a bath every month or so, nails every two weeks and teeth every day. Teeth matter far more than coat in this breed; most Chihuahuas need professional dental cleanings during their lives no matter how short their hair is.

Short Haired Chihuahua Shedding and Allergies

Smooth coats shed. Not heavily, but steadily, and the short, stiff hairs tend to work into fabric. Families who expect a short coat to mean no hair on the couch are often surprised. If shedding is your main worry, our long coat vs smooth coat Chihuahua guide compares the two honestly. Neither coat is hypoallergenic, and we always suggest that allergy sufferers spend time around adult Chihuahuas before committing.

Keeping a Smooth Coat Chihuahua Puppy Warm

A 3 pound puppy with a thin coat loses heat fast. In our house the puppy room is kept around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and we recommend new families do the same for the first weeks. Plan for:

• A covered or cave-style bed, placed away from floor drafts and air conditioning vents
• A lightweight sweater for walks below about 45 degrees Fahrenheit
• A small snuggle blanket in the crate
• Short potty trips in cold or wet weather, or an indoor pee pad area, which our Chihuahua potty training guide explains

Shivering in a young puppy is not always about cold. It can also be excitement or low blood sugar. If your puppy is shivering, weak and not interested in food, rub a little honey or a glucose gel on the gums and call your vet right away.

Smooth Coat Chihuahua Size and Health

Smooth coats are the same size as long coats, and we list them in the same two tiers: Teacup, projected at 3 to 4 lbs as adults, and Toy, projected at 4 to 6 lbs. The breed standard caps adults at 6 pounds. A projected size is an estimate, never a guarantee. Each puppy profile lists both parents' weights, and our Chihuahua puppy weight chart shows how to estimate adult size from the current weight.

Every smooth coat puppy is covered by our written 1-year genetic health guarantee and leaves with its vet record, microchip and starter food.

Smooth Coat Chihuahua Colors

The short coat shows color and markings clearly. In our litters you will see fawn, cream, red, black and tan, chocolate, tri-color and occasionally blue. Sable is easiest to spot on a smooth coat because the dark-tipped hairs stand out. See every color and marking in our Chihuahua colors guide.

Our Honest Recommendation

If you live somewhere warm, want a dog you can bathe and dry in fifteen minutes, and like the sleek look, a smooth coat Chihuahua puppy is the easier dog to own. If you live with cold winters and do not want a sweater on every walk, look at our long coat Chihuahua puppies instead. When you are ready, send the free adoption application and we will contact you within 24 hours.