What colour is my chi please - Chihuahua Forum : Chihuahua Breed Dog Forums

bubbles61 · #1 12-19-2011, 06:15 PM

Hiya, I have attached a pic of my chi...Maisy, she is 18months old, i was just wondering what colout she is. i know shes not classed as black because i can see lots of brown in her, and her eyes are brown...(not that i think that makes a difference lol) I was just wondering if she is a specific colour with a name, or she is just a black/brown.

thankyou to every one who takes the time to read this.

Tammy x

ps. i didnt know how to get my photo on this page with my text, so i have had to attach it, i hope you can open it ok.

KittynKahlua · #2 12-19-2011, 06:28 PM

Hmmm... she looks like she'd be classified as black w/ white markings. I don't see any brown. There is one color type called "seal" where it looks black in most lighting but reflects brown in the sunlight; but I don't know if that name/color is found in chihuahuas. And I think I've only seen "seal" in short coat dogs.

Example: here's 2 Boston Terriers. Both look fairly similar in normal indoor lighting. But outside, you can clearly tell the one on the right reflects brown (even though the fur itself is not considered chocolate.)

bubbles61 · #3 12-19-2011, 06:31 PM

Hiya, she definatly reflects brown, especially around her ears. i will do some research on the colour seal!

thankyou xxx

svdreamer · #4 12-19-2011, 06:59 PM

My Delilah looks black inside, but in pictures or in sunlight, she is brown. Her color is a dark chocolate color.

jesuschick · #5 12-19-2011, 07:00 PM

You have a beautiful black with white markings baby!
Here is a link to AKC Chi colors:
American Kennel Club - Breed Colors and Markings

guccigrande · #6 12-19-2011, 07:54 PM

What a gorgeous baby

To me, judging from the photo Maisy is black w white markings

bubbles61 · #7 12-19-2011, 07:57 PM

thankyou, i feel like a proud mum!! xxx

jesuschick · #8 12-19-2011, 10:00 PM

oops! Sorry to send you AKC info. I did not see earlier you are from the UK.

She is lovely!!