What is an Applehead, Appleheaded, Appledome, Apple-dome, Apple Chihuahua?
This is a “normal” Chihuahua. Applehead or Appledome refer to the 90 degree rise off the nose (muzzle) of the forehead. A Chihuahua will often have protruded eyes. These are features of a “standard” Chihuahua. A Chihuahua with a sloping forehead will often have eyes that are more recessed. Some people prefer this “look”, but technically it is not a preferred genetic trait because it does not adhere to the standard as established by the AKC. As with all purebred dogs, a Chihuahua “quality” is measured against a standard… This “quality” refers to the quality of the genes, not the physical health on the Chihuahua. Oftentimes these unique characteristics make some Chihuahuas more or less expensive.
