Bone Clones® Deer Head Chihuahua Skull

A variant of the chihuahua.

• Explore variety in canine skull structure
• Show changes from directed breeding

Chihuahuas are popular small dogs and are named from their place of origin, the Mexican state of Chihuahua. DNA tests suggest direct lineage to ancient pre-Columbian Mexican dogs. Chihuahuas exhibit varied morphology, including head shape, coat length and color (even within the same litter). The deer-headed variety has an elongated, flat skull with a greater than 90 degree stop (transition from forehead to muzzle), long muzzle, wide-set eyes, large ears, long legs, and is usually larger and heavier (about 12 lbs.) than the apple-headed variety. Popular as pets, these dogs are less likely to suffer from breathing issues than apple-headed Chihuahuas. Most Chihuahuas are born with a 'molera' an incompletely fused cranium (called a fontanelle in humans), which presents no health problems.