About
the Mi-Ki : The rare Mi-Ki dog breed was created
approximately 25 years ago in the United States of America.
Canadians have embraced the Mi-Ki but by and large presently the
breed remains indigent to the USA.
The development of the Mi-Ki breed resulted from
Maureen Westberg’s combination of at least six different breeds,
including; Maltese, Japanese Chin, Papillon, Tibetan Spaniel,
Shih-Tzu and the Yorkshire Terrier. Combining the best of these
breeds has brought about an amazing companion breed. The breed name
"Mi-Ki" was a derivation of a nickname used by Ms. Westberg.
GENERAL Mi-Ki APPEARANCE: The Mi-Ki is
a compact, well-balanced toy breed. It is lively, light and stylish
in action with large very expressive eyes. The bone structure can
range from fine to heavy.
Mi-Ki TEMPERAMENT: The
Mi-Ki is trusting, affectionate, playful, alert, friendly,
sensitive, and intelligent. They are wonderful with children and
other animals. Being neither shy nor aggressive they are among the
gentlest mannered of all the toy breeds. The Mi-Ki is not a ‘yippy’
dog and is responsive to those it knows and loves. They are not
known to be reserved with strangers, or in new situations, however
they will alert the household when something is amiss. They continue
to be excellent therapy dogs.
Mi-Ki COAT: The Mi-Ki
can have two coat types. One a long silky coat and an only slightly
shorter cottony coat. The Mi-Ki has hair not fur, with no undercoat
making it hypoallergenic and non-shedding. The long coat hangs
gracefully over the sides of the body, flows with movement, and has
a resilient quality. Front and hind legs are covered with abundant
breeches. Hair in the chest and neck area form a profuse mane. Hair
on the ears is to be heavily feathered while the tail is covered in
a long flowing plume. In a show cut the head is to be shaved leaving
a beard and mustache while feather blending the top of the skull and
ears. The shaved area continues down the front of the chest just
above the sternum. The show cut accentuates the elegance and
refinement of the breed.
Mi-Ki TAIL CARRIAGE:
The Mi-Ki carries its tail over the back and is a long flowing
plume.
Mi-Ki GAIT: The Mi-Ki
moves with free and easy, smooth flowing, lively steps. It is
graceful, stylish and characterized by a jaunty attitude.
Mi-Ki COLOR: The Mi-Ki
appears in black and white, red and white, gold and white, brown and
white, as well as solid colors. The rarest of combinations is a
tri-color, being characterized by tan or red spots above the eyes,
and on both cheeks.
Mi-Ki SIZE: Weight is
proportional to height. Weights range from 4 to 10 pounds while
standing less than 11 inches at the withers.
All in all, this breed makes warm loving companions,
from families to apartment dwellers.
