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 and the Yorkshire
Terrier. Combining the best of these breeds
has brought about an amazing companion breed.
The Mi-Ki displays traits from all six breeds.
The name Mi-Ki is a nickname of Maureen’s.
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. They are wonderful with children and
other animals. The Mi-Ki can climb and act
catlike as they pounce on, chase, and swat at
their toys. They have been known to be great
mouse hunters. Being neither shy nor aggressive,
they are among the gentlest mannered
of all the toy breeds.
COATS: They Mi-Ki can have two coat types.
One type is a long cottony/silky coat and the
other is a shorter 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 They do not have a
shedding cycle, but will lose dead hair when
combed or brushed. A cream rinse is
recommended when bathing to help keep the
coat at a lower maintenance.
TAIL CARRIAGE: The Mi-Ki's tail is carried
over the back and has a long flowing plume.
GAIT: The Mi-Ki moves with free and easy,
smooth flowing, lively steps. They are graceful,
stylish, and characterized by a jaunty attitude.
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.
SIZE: Weight is proportional to height.
Weights range from 4 to 12 pounds while
standing less than 12 inches at the withers.
All in all, this breed will make warm loving
companions, from families to apartment
dwellers. Their life expectancy is well
into their teens.
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