CHIHUAHUA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
BRADLEY JENKINS I live in northeast Arkansas. I am a retired nurse after almost 37 years. I have been in dogs for 45 years; showing for 44 years and judging for 22. RICHARD MILLER I live in La Harpe, Illinois, which is a very small town in west central Illinois. Outside of dogs, I am a stained glass craftsman and a substi- tute teacher. I am also an avid gardener and I spend many hours in my yard. I purchased my first AKC-registered dog in July of 1957. This was a smooth-coated Chihuahua bitch puppy. I exhibited at my first show in 1968, showing a Longhaired Dachshund. I judgedmy first assign- ment at the Michigan Chihuahua Club in 1992.
“Endearing, intelligent, and badly misunderstood.”
“Sweet, devoted, and watch dogs!”
1. Describe the breed in three words. BJ: Sweet, devoted, and watch dogs!
RM: Endearing, intelligent, and badly misunderstood. 2. What are your “must have” traits in this breed? BJ: Long body with short legs. RM: Must have proper Chihuahua type, which is much more for me than an apple-domed skull. 3. Are there any traits in this breed you fear are be- coming exaggerated? RM: The muzzle can get so short as to take on an Asian expression/look. This is very offensive and wrong!
56 • T op N otch T oys , N ovember /D ecember 2020
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