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15 Chihuahua Haircuts & Grooming Styles in 2024 (with Pictures)

Rachael Gerkensmeyer

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Chihuahua grooming

Chihuahuas are adorable little dogs that tend to have huge personalities. They love their human companions and are well-known for their tendency to bark at strangers. They can also have short, medium, or long coat lengths.

No matter how long your Chihuahua’s coat is, there are bound to be cute haircuts and grooming styles that will help bring out the best in your pet’s appearance. Here are 15 options to consider.

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The 15 Chihuahua Haircuts & Grooming Styles

1. Pride and Joy

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Image Credit: liggraphy, Pixabay

This hairdo is all about letting your Chihuahua’s natural beauty shine through. Aside from doing a little trimming to keep things tight, the hair is left to do its own thing, which makes for easy grooming as time goes on. A couple of brushes a week is all it takes to maintain the look. Each haircut will be a little different from dog to dog, depending on the canine’s coat type and length.


2. Easy and Cute

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Image Credit: Claudia Wollesen, Pixabay

This easy hairstyle simply involves keeping the hair trimmed short against the body. This is easy to do with a short-haired Chihuahua but requires serious cutting for longer-haired dogs. However, the shorter the hair is kept, the easier it is to maintain. Since the cut is all about keeping things short, it can be done at home with a shaver and a bit of practice.


3. Long and Traditional

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Image Credit: HG-Fotografie, Pixabay

If you have a long-haired Chihuahua, this traditional look might be the perfect option for your needs and expectations. The long hair is left alone on most of the body, but it is kept short on the forehead and back. This hairstyle offers the look of a show dog without the need for being meticulous or specific at haircut time.


4. The Smiley

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Image Credit: liggraphy, Pixabay

This cute cut is about keeping the hair short but choppy, creating a carefree look that is sure to make any person smile. This style can give any Chihuahua an innocent and sociable vibe, which can make it hard for strangers to resist wanting to pet them, so if your pup isn’t too social, you may want to go for a less inviting look.


5. The Puffy Look

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Image Credit: BREEZY STOCK, Shutterstock

The puffy look is perfect for those Chihuahuas with thick, medium-length fluffy hair. The idea is to keep the body hair trimmed but leave wisps of puffy hair around the ears and on the neck, chest, and legs. This keeps the Chihuahua’s coat looking groomed but playful at the same time. There is no need to make sure every little piece of hair is in place to maintain the look.


6. The Parted Chest

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Are you interested in giving your Chihuahua a formal look? Whether it’s for a party or just to cruise around town, this style can be created simply by parting the chest hair vertically, right down the middle. The longer the hair, though, the less distinctive the look will be. So, you may want to trim your dog’s hair if it’s not already short before working on the chest part.


7. The Lounge Look

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Image Credit: Rebecca Scholz, Pixabay

If your little Chihuahua has long hair and likes to chill around, why not go for a beachy, lounge look? This style is all about keeping things wispy and free. If necessary, hair is trimmed on the face and head, and the wispy parts of the hair are brushed outward to make them more dynamic.


8. Whisker-Centric

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Image Credit: Toshihiro Gamo, Wikimedia Commons CC by 2.0)

This is an awesome look for the pups that have long, dramatic whiskers to show off. All the hair is kept trimmed extremely close to the body so the whiskers stick out enough to see them from all sides. The whisker-centric look helps make it easy to see what kind of mood the Chihuahua is in.


9. The Teddy Bear ‘Do

If your cute little pup has fluffy hair, you can give them a ‘do that makes them look like an adorable teddy bear. The idea is to leave the hair long and fluffy around the face, on the chest, and along the legs and back. The head hair is kept short for a more dramatic effect. Variations can be made as you see fit.


10. The Bearded Look

A long-haired Chihuahua can pull off a bearded look by having most of the hair trimmed, aside from their cheeks, chin, and neck. This is a great look for the holidays and during cold times of the year. It’s also a good way to give a male Chihuahua a more masculine look if that’s what you want.


11. The Whimsical Look

This hairdo for long-haired Chihuahuas helps bring out the whimsical side of their personality. No haircut is needed, as this ‘do is easy to achieve by brushing the hair outward, away from the body, until the hair starts to get frizzy. Let the hair fall as it may, and it will take on a whimsical look of its own that is undoubtedly unique.


12. The Fancy Tail

A dog’s tail does a great deal of communicating in social situations. So, why not emphasize it by creating a “fancy tail” look for your Chihuahua? This is easy to accomplish if your pup has a large amount of long hair on their tail. Just trim their body hair to a shorter length, and the tail will automatically look more fanciful. Keeping lengthy hair around the face and on the neck can create a “fluffy” look all around.


13. The Groomed Look

If you’re someone who wants to look freshly groomed every time you leave the house, you can do the same for your Chihuahua by using a bit of water and brushing the hair on their face right before a social engagement. It will give them a “finished” look, as if they freshly brushed and gelled their hair like a human might.


14. The Mohawk

This cutie pie has a mini mohawk due to the tuft of hair that their parents left on top of their head during their haircut. A bit of water and maybe non-toxic gel or mousse can be used to shape the mohawk and help it keep its shape throughout the day. This pup has a funny little mustache on, but this is not realistic for everyday living. However, the mohawk could be rocked all the time.


15. The Wig

When your Chihuahua has short hair, there is not much that you can do in terms of style. However, getting them used to wearing a wig can make it fun to occasionally dress them up in social settings. Hats and headbands are alternative options that can help give your pup a bit more style.

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Conclusion

With so many different haircuts and grooming styles to choose from in this day and age, you can give your Chihuahua a new look every season to keep them looking their best. It’s always a good idea to consider grooming requirements when choosing which style to try, to ensure that you don’t end up regretting that decision. Every haircut and grooming style requires a certain amount of maintenance and grooming.

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