The development of the Mi-Ki breed resulted from Maureen Westburg’s
combination of at least six different breeds, primarily;
Maltese,
Japanese Chin,
Papillon,
Tibetan Spaniel,
Shih-Tzu
Yorkshire Terrier
Combining the best of these breeds has brought about an amazing companion breed.
The name Mi-Ki is a nickname of Maureen’s.
The Mi-Ki displays traits from all six breeds:
GENERAL 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.
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.
COAT: The Mi-Ki can have two coat types.
One a long cottony coat and the other a long silky/straight 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 and flows with movement.
TAIL CARRIAGE: The Mi-Ki carries its tail over the back and is a long flowing plume.
GAIT: The Mi-Ki moves with free and easy smooth flowing, lively steps,
it is graceful, stylish and characterized by a jaunty attitude.
COLOR: The Mi-Ki appears in black & white, red & white, gold & white,
brown & 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.
SIZE: Weight is proportional to height. Weights range from 4 to 10 pounds while standing less than 10 inches at the withers.
All in all, this breed makes warm loving companions, from families
to apartment dwellers.
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