Deer Head Chihuahua Puppies for Sale

What Is a Deer Head Chihuahua?

A deer head is a purebred Chihuahua whose skull is longer and flatter than the domed apple head described in the written breed standard. It is not a separate breed, a mix or a lesser dog. Deer heads and apple heads are both born to the same registered parents, often in the same litter, and they share the same temperament and care needs.

For the other side of the comparison, including the molera soft spot that is common on rounder skulls, see our page on apple head Chihuahua puppies.

What We Tell Families Looking for Deer Head Chihuahua Breeders

We get this question often, so here is the straight answer. We do not sell any puppy as a guaranteed deer head, because head shape is not settled at birth. A newborn's skull is soft and round on nearly every puppy. The muzzle grows longer over the following weeks and months, and two puppies from the same mother can end up looking quite different by 6 months.

What we can do is look closely at a specific puppy and describe it to you. When a family asks, we check the puppy side-on, look at the angle of the stop and the length of the muzzle, and tell them what we see today and how confident we are. Sometimes the honest answer is that the puppy could go either way.

How to Tell a Deer Head Puppy at 8 Weeks

1. Look from the side. A deer head shows a gentle line from forehead to nose, with no sharp step.
2. Measure the muzzle by eye. On a deer head the muzzle is close to the length of the skull behind it; on an apple head it is clearly shorter.
3. Feel the top of the head. A deer head skull feels flatter under your fingers, with less of a dome.
4. Watch the whole puppy. Deer head puppies often have longer legs and a longer neck, which makes them look taller than their weight.

A long coat can blur all four, because ear fringe and fluff change the outline of the head. On a long coat, trust your fingers more than the photo.

Teacup Deer Head Chihuahua for Sale: Size and Price

Head shape does not change our price. Every puppy we raise is $700, teacup or toy size. What we give you for each puppy is a projected adult size, which we estimate from both parents' adult weights and the weight log we keep on each puppy from its first day.

• Teacup size, projected at 3 to 4 lbs as an adult, usually going home at 10 to 12 weeks once it eats confidently on its own.
• Toy size, projected at 4 to 6 lbs, going home at 8 to 10 weeks.

Because a teacup Chihuahua deer head looks leggier, it can seem bigger than a round-headed puppy of the same weight. Judge size by the numbers on the listing, not the silhouette. And remember that adult weight is always an estimate. We never promise an adult under 2 lbs.

Deer Head Chihuahua Health

Deer heads are often described as hardier, and the longer muzzle does give the teeth a little more room. That is a small advantage, not a guarantee. The issues that matter most in any Chihuahua, steady blood sugar in the first months, kneecaps and dental care, depend far more on size, the parents and early care than on skull shape. Brush your dog's teeth from the first week, whatever its head looks like.

Deer Head Chihuahua for Sale Near Me: Wherever You Live

Wherever you live in the USA, one of us can fly with your puppy in the airplane cabin and hand it over in person at your nearest major airport, where you can see its head shape for yourself. Within driving distance, you can collect from our home by appointment, or send someone you trust to collect. We never ship a puppy as cargo. The full details are on our Chihuahua puppy delivery page.

One warning. Deer head puppies are a favorite of scam listings, often with stolen photos and a low price. Our guide on how to avoid Chihuahua puppy scams explains what to check before you send any money.

Our Opinion on Deer Heads

We think the deer head is underrated. Many families find the longer face more expressive, and it suits a dog that will spend its life as a companion rather than in a show ring. Choose for temperament and size first, then tell us which head shape you prefer. Browse every puppy on our teacup Chihuahua puppies for sale page, read more about our Chihuahua breeding program, or send the free puppy application and mention that you would like a deer head. We will contact you within 24 hours.