What To Know About Purebred Mi Ki Puppies

By Ann Stewart


All of us would want have a pet at one time or another in our lives, and we may have thought of getting a dog. In fact we may have our minds set on a dog as most of our friends have dogs. Your friends at this point may have recommended you try any of purebred mi ki puppies that are out in the market now and you have an idea of agreeing with them. Do read on in this article before making a final decision.

Introduced in 1980 in the United States, these dogs are a mix of the Papillon the Maltese and the Japanese Chin. Most will say that it is an American bred breed. It is a dog that is classified in the toy size and does not grow over one foot in height even at adult age. It also reaches on average five to ten pounds in weight at maturity.

The dog is very adaptable in terms of temperament that is considered to be even. Due to this and their highly sociable nature they are good to have with children and children enjoy being with them too. Being alert and affectionate they are generally very quiet and do not bark much. Many of these dogs are also used as therapy dogs for sickly and elderly patients.

In terms of coat color they come in shades of white, brown, black and tan and also tricolors. They can come in either long coats or short smooth coats and the interesting thing is that they do not shed very much if at all. They have rooted hair instead of fur and thus they do not produce dander. In this way they are hypoallergenic and they also typically do not smell like most dogs.

Diet for this dog should consist of dry food as opposed to raw food. This is because dry food contains more glucose which it needs more due to its active nature and playfulness. Food portions must be given in the proper proportion to it activity so that it will maintain the correct weight. Your veterinarian should be able to help you gauge the proper proportions.

Due to the mi ki being very intelligent, training it becomes quite a joy. It is recommended that these dogs be trained once they are at least three months old. Dogs of this breed love to please their masters which adds to their ease of training.

These dogs, when it is compared to the French bulldog, has a fairly long lifespan of thirteen to fourteen years, while the French bulldog lives only eight to ten. This is despite the fact that it is smaller than the latter. They are also healthy throughout their lives with no breed specific ailment, suffering only from general canine issues. They are however prone to respiratory problems now and again.

Thus this article has covered some general information about this breed to assist you in your final decision. Before making a final purchase, do make an effort to learn more about any pet you have a mind on. This will in the end make you a better owner, as taking on a pet takes a lot of commitment and responsibility.




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