Did you know that a Chihuahua is classified as a lapdog, and German Shepherds are herding dogs? ( Germanshepherdguide.com ) Well what do you think would happen if you had a Chihuahua or a German Shepherd? These two breeds of dogs are not the same, so they should not be treated the same way.
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Chihuahuas can be any color with a variety of markings (World Book ), and German Shepherds can be any color, but most are tan and black, or reddish and black ( Ducksters.com ). There are two different kinds of Chihuahuas, the smooth coat, and the long coat ( World Book ), and they are the smallest breed of dogs. Unlike German Shepherds, they have a double coat, and it keeps them warm ( Ducksters.com ). German