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Casa Trufa puppies in Chía
Chía is high enough to be cool: ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft), in the cool climate zone (piso térmico). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise. It is a municipality in Cundinamarca, about 25 km (16 mi) in a straight line from Bogotá, with 172,937 people in DANE’s projection for 2026.
By Casa Trufa · Updated on · Sources: DANE (DIVIPOLA and its 2026 population projection), the SRTM elevation model, IDEAM and OurAirports. How each figure is calculated
- Population (2026)
- 172,937
- DANE projection
- Altitude
- ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft)
- Cool climate zone: an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F)
- Nearest airport
- BOG
- El Dorado Airport (Bogotá), 20 km (12 mi) in a straight line
- To Bogotá
- 25 km (16 mi)
- In a straight line · DIVIPOLA code 25175
Which dog breeds suit the climate in Chía?
| Breed | In Chía | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese | Suits it well | Dry the coat fully after a bath, and add a light sweater if it is clipped very short. |
| Maltipoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath; a sweater if the coat is kept very short. |
| Cavalier | Suits it well | It does well; dry it off after rain. |
| Cockapoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath or rain. |
| Border Collie | Suits it well | Where it performs best. |
| Blue Heeler | Suits it well | It also does well in the cool highlands. |
| Bernese | Suits it well | Cool weather, which is its own. It needs space and floors that are not slippery. |
Chía: ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft), cool climate zone (2,001 to 3,000 m (6,560–9,840 ft); an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F), under the Caldas classification used by IDEAM, Colombia’s hydrology, meteorology and environmental studies institute). This is Casa Trufa’s general criterion by altitude; it does not replace your veterinarian’s assessment.
Of the 116 municipalities in Cundinamarca, 49 (42%) are in the cool highlands like Chía, so the recommendation changes depending on which way you head.
How does a puppy get to Chía?
How the puppy gets to you is arranged with each family on WhatsApp: it depends on where you live, on the puppy’s age and on what is calmest for the puppy.
Chía has no airport with scheduled flights of its own: the nearest is El Dorado Airport (BOG), in Bogotá, about 20 km (12 mi) away in a straight line. The next closest is Vanguardia Airport (VVC), in Villavicencio, 90 km (56 mi) away. Bogotá is 25 km (16 mi) away in a straight line; a straight line is not the road, and which of the airports makes sense depends on the route.
How a puppy reaches you, handover age, documents and what we don’t doWhat about the municipalities near Chía?
By population, Chía ranks 43rd among Colombia’s 1,122 municipalities and 4th in Cundinamarca. Within 40 km (25 mi) in a straight line there are 29 municipalities, from La Vega at ≈ 1,220 m (4,000 ft) up to Guatavita at ≈ 2,700 m (8,860 ft): 4 in the temperate zone and 25 in the cool highlands.
- Cajicá, Cundinamarca7 km (4 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft) · cool
- Tabio, Cundinamarca8 km (5 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,590 m (8,500 ft) · cool
- Cota, Cundinamarca8 km (5 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft) · cool
- Tenjo, Cundinamarca10 km (6 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,580 m (8,460 ft) · cool
- Sopó, Cundinamarca13 km (8 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft) · cool
- Subachoque, Cundinamarca15 km (9 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,660 m (8,730 ft) · cool
- La Calera, Cundinamarca19 km (12 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,690 m (8,830 ft) · cool
- Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca19 km (12 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,590 m (8,500 ft) · cool
Frequently asked questions about Chía
Which dog breeds suit Chía’s climate?
Chía is at ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft), in the cool climate zone; the reference temperature for that band is an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise.
Can a Bernese Mountain Dog live in Chía?
Yes. At ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft), Chía is in the cool band where we recommend the Bernese Mountain Dog without reservations. What to look at here is space: it weighs 36–50 kg (79–110 lb) and lives better in a house with a yard.
Can a puppy fly to Chía?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is El Dorado Airport (BOG, Bogotá), about 20 km (12 mi) in a straight line. The rules for flying with a puppy are changing, so we confirm them with the airline every time; a puppy never travels alone or in the hold.
Do you also work with families in the towns around Chía?
Yes, on the same climate criteria. The closest are Cajicá, 7 km (4 mi) away at ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft) (cool highlands); Tabio, 8 km (5 mi) away at ≈ 2,590 m (8,500 ft) (cool highlands); Cota, 8 km (5 mi) away at ≈ 2,560 m (8,400 ft) (cool highlands); Tenjo, 10 km (6 mi) away at ≈ 2,580 m (8,460 ft) (cool highlands). Distances are in a straight line.
Guides for this climate
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Tell us about your home and your routine: we will tell you which breed suits your climate and how the puppy would get to you.