Please help!!!,When does the soft spot on chihuahuas heads close???

[candaceluvspebbles]

Hi my names Candace and iv'e got a chihuahua pup,named pebbles and since she's my first ever chihuahua i'm not sure about one issue..When does the soft spot on their heads close???
I panic everytime she knocks her head.
Some people tell me it closes when they turn 1 yrs old or never!!!
I'm just not sure,please help!
Thanks,~Candace~

 

[x Liz x]

On most chihuauas [ errr i can never remember how to spell it properly! ] the molera never fully dissapears, but shrinks to a nickel / dime size. I wouldn't worry about it, just be careful when you stroke her head. & it shouldnt be damaged unless the bone doesnt take most most of the impact of whatever she knocks it against, like say a paperweight falls on just the soft spot, that would damage it.

And awwww You're so lucky! i've decided when i get a house I'm going to get a chiuahaha because i think they're adorable
and no thats not just from watching legally blonde. hehe. xxxx have fun with ure pup!

 

[candaceluvspebbles]

thanks

Thanks Liz for ure post reply,
Now that u told me i feel sooo relieved
She's doing good actually now, she hasn't bumped her head much lately,which is good,
I think it would b gr8 if u got a chi pup,their sooo cute and fun to play with.
Thanks
Candace

 

[Sadie'smama]

Welcome to the board! Glad to hear she's doing ok

 

[Denaluvscorgis]

Hi & welcome to Chaz.....it's very nice to have you here!!!!!!!! I also wouldn't worry about the soft spot...it's normal.

 

[tac_1]

Hey there. I have a chihuahua also, she's 15 weeks old and surprisingly her molera is considerably smaller than I've read they can be. Congrats on your baby!

 

[candaceluvspebbles]

Hey everyone

Hi
Thanks everyone for all ure comments,i really appreciate it,
Cya around the forums
~Candace~

 

[Whisper]

Hi there! Welcome to the forums! Good luck with your baby! I'd love to see pics!

 

[Diamond Chihuahuas]

Hi
I breed chihuahuas and the soft spot is called the molera. It is very common for a chi to have an open fontanel, which is another name for it. Below, from the Chihuahua Club of America Handbook:

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Characteristics that are common to Chihuahuas:


( This explanation of the molera in Chihuahuas was taken from the Chihuahua Club of America handbook)

THE MOLERA
The Chihuahua as developed in Mexico and the United States has displayed a "soft spot" on the top of the head. In the Chihuahua this spot, or fontanel, is known as a MOLERA; and is the same as that found in human babies. In the past, this molera was accepted as a mark of purity in the breed, and it is still mentioned in most Chihuahua breed standards the world over.
It is important to note that while many Chihuahua puppies are born without the molera, there are probably just as many with one and its presence is nothing to become alarmed over.

As shown in the illustration below, the molera in a Chihuahua will occur on the top of the head and may vary in shape and size when present.
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I hope this helps you and welcome to the forums. This link will provide some info on other health issues if you are interested...

http://www.diamondchihuahuas.com/health.htm

Karen

 

[Twilight]

welcome, good luck with your new pup

 

[candaceluvspebbles]

Thank u

Hi
Thanks 4 the gr8 advice
cya round the forums
~Candace~

Hi
I breed chihuahuas and the soft spot is called the molera. It is very common for a chi to have an open fontanel, which is another name for it. Below, from the Chihuahua Club of America Handbook:

_________________________________________________________________



Characteristics that are common to Chihuahuas:


( This explanation of the molera in Chihuahuas was taken from the Chihuahua Club of America handbook)

THE MOLERA
The Chihuahua as developed in Mexico and the United States has displayed a "soft spot" on the top of the head. In the Chihuahua this spot, or fontanel, is known as a MOLERA; and is the same as that found in human babies. In the past, this molera was accepted as a mark of purity in the breed, and it is still mentioned in most Chihuahua breed standards the world over.
It is important to note that while many Chihuahua puppies are born without the molera, there are probably just as many with one and its presence is nothing to become alarmed over.

As shown in the illustration below, the molera in a Chihuahua will occur on the top of the head and may vary in shape and size when present.
________________________________________________________________

I hope this helps you and welcome to the forums. This link will provide some info on other health issues if you are interested...

http://www.diamondchihuahuas.com/health.htm

Karen