should i get a long haired or a short haired one? does the long haired type shed a lot? do they have an undercoat?
2007-08-20 06:32:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have both. The long haired actually sheds less than the short hair. The long haired has to be brushed more to prevent mats, etc. In the summer I shave both. And no, they don't have an undercoat like shih tzus or some of the others do.
I think you'll be happy with whichever one you decide on. They're wonderful little guys!
2007-08-20 06:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by 5gr8k9s 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Both kinds shed, it's a matter of the length of the hair. I've had labs and golden retrievers and actually prefer the long-haired dogs. It's easier to pick up long hairs - short hairs fly everywhere and get into everything. But that's just my experience. Chihuahuas are little - it won't be that much hair anyway.
2007-08-20 13:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
both do shed the longhair does have an undercoat. I have found that the short hair gets stuck in the rugs and furniture but the long hair vacuums up better it lays more on things.
As far as personality they are the same.
2007-08-20 13:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Long hair is messier than short hair.
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2007-08-20 15:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by JenJ79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The long haired type do have a lot of hair, so they require more care. but personally, I love the way they look and I prefer them. The advantage of the short haired ones is that they don't have all that hair, so they're easier to take care of. It just depends on what you like better...
2007-08-20 13:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by Bambi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two chihuahuas and they are both short haired. One is white and one is brown. The white haired one sheds alot more than the brown one and has a much fuller coat. So maybe even getting a darker one will cut down on the shedding since you don't notice it as much!!!
2007-08-20 13:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by sweetiewv 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both are going to shed. Short-haired dogs aren't non-shedding...
2007-08-20 13:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all dogs have an under coat and yes all dogs shed even the bichon frises and shih tzus, (they shed less because they get groomed more often) anywho, it is totally your preference, do you want to brush it a lot? long hair has more grooming then a short hair
I just got a short haired one yesterday! they are cute!!!!!
2007-08-20 13:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by sailordragon87 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that they shed. It all depends on how much brushing you want to do.
2007-08-20 13:36:24 · answer #9 · answered by trying to please 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋