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Mi-Ki Dog Breed Facts
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Photo courtesy of Tiffany Wilkerson-Hood
www.whatsami-ki.com.
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Breed: Mi-Ki
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Height: The Mi-Ki is about 7-9 inches tall.
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Weight: The Mi-Ki weighs between 4-8 lbs.
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Colors: The Mi-Ki can be any color.
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Physical Appearance: The Mi-Ki is a Toy dog that is small, friendly, and alert. He is full of lively action, compact and solid yet refined. The Mi-Ki comes in two varieties-long and smooth. The long coat variety has a single coat that is flowing, with feathering on the legs, ears, and tail. Each variety is shown in its own class. The Mi-Ki is proud and carries the head high with the tail curved over the back. They are a non-shedding breed as they are single coated, meaning that they have hair more like humans...(not fur).
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Temperament/Personality: The Mi-Ki is NOT yippy, mean, aggressive, or territorial. They are excellent with children, tolerant, and patient. Also outgoing, happy, affectionate and friendly. They bark very little and are not overly energetic which makes them great for the elderly, and also apartment living in addition to regular family life.
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Care: The long coat can be groomed in two styles. The USA cut is to have the head clipped with a #10 blade going under the chin while leaving a beard and mustache, while blending the ears into the head. The feet are to be clipped to reveal the toes and top of the foot. The Natural coat doesn?t require clipping of the hair on the head/feet. The hair on the head is to be loose with no topknot or bows and should be neatly trimmed so you can see the eyes. All styles should clip the hair between the pads.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Mi-Ki is a very healthy breed with no known breed specific health issues. The following conditions may be a concern in the Mi-Ki dog breed: Distichiasis and Patellar Luxation.
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Training: With a proper start from the right breeder and with consistency from you, Mi-Kis are easy to potty train and can use the outdoors, pads, or even a litter box.
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Activity: The Mi-Ki requires very little exercise.
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Life Span: The Mi-Ki lives an average life of well into it's teen years.
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Litter Size: The Mi-Ki has an average litter of 1-4 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Mi-Ki originated in the USA.
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Brief History: The Mi-Ki shares it's ancestry with the Papillon, Maltese, and Japanese Chin.
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