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Does a dark spot on my Chihuahua's tongue mean she's purebred?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

If my chiwuawa has a dark birthmark mark on her tongue does that mean she a full blooded chiwauwa

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2018

No, I am afraid , having a birth mark or dark pigmentation on the tongue is not a sign of your chihuahua being pure bred. The only proof would be pedigree papers or a DNA analysis. But she is pretty cute !

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