Blue Chihuahua Dogs

The Chihuahua can be found a an array of colors, in fact the AKC breed standard (written by the Chihuahua Club of America) allows for every color. There are none that are ruled out and all are accepted in the conformation show ring. There are solids, coats of two or more colors, and all sorts of markings.

That said, some colors are common (like fawn) and some are quite rare, including blue. There is much speculation about blue coloring for this breed and many wonder what a blue Chihuahua is. What exactly is the definition? In this section, we will answer all of your questions regarding this. And it is such an interesting topic!

Though a blue Chihuahua is designated so based on the skin pigmentation and not fur color, many do have distinctive coats. Fur is typically gray (light to dark) and may appear to have a blue sheen to it. 

Most commonly, you will see a blue with other colors, such as a blue with white markings, with tan, etc. Therefore, a solid blue is even much more rare than a blue parti (blue along with another color on the coat) or a tri coat (3 color combination).

This color can be found on both varieties of the Chi, the short coat (also known as a smooth coat) and the long coat. The possibility of the gene being present for this amazing coat color is not more common in either variety Chi.

Unfortunately, since this is a unique hue, some breeders will try to pass off a gray or silver as a blue. The AKC (and other dog registries) allows for a breeder to check of the color of the puppy on the papers without any proof of said color. Therefore, papers that show a blue Chihuahua are not proof that the dog is actually that color. And this sadly leads to potential owners willing to pay much more money for a uniquely colored dog that may simply be a gray or silver.

If you are looking for a Chihuahua that holds this rare color, one way to have more assurance that you are getting what you pay for is to physically look at the pup in person. This should be done outside on a sunny day. In bright sunlight, you should be able to see a blue tint the paw pads, eye rims, lips, and most noticeably on the nose.

It does not always help to look at the parents. This is because a blue can be produced from a tan and a black or Chihuahuas of other colors if both dam AND sire have the recessive blue gene that is passed down to the puppy.

Most reputable breeders will not pair two blues together and there is a very good reason why. Studies have shown that this can cause health issues in the litter including issues with the substance of and health of the coat. 

This is because it is a diluted color and carries hidden defects. When two are bred together this can result in a litter with a variety of health problems, the most common being issues being impeded growth of the coat and alopecia skin problems. 

It should be noted that even if one unethically breeds two blues together, the resulting litter may have only tans, browns, and fawns. There is no guarantee on the color of the litter. Since this is a recessive gene, it can be in the bloodline, but skip one or more generations.

Aqua

Ash

Azure

Azul (blue in Spanish)

Baby Blue

Blue Boy

Blue Girl

Bluebelle

Blueberry

Celeste

Cobalt

Cornflower

Cyaneous

Denim

Hue

Icy