Recently, mixed breeds of various breeds have become popular.
Mixed breeds are dogs obtained by crossing two purebred breeds.
Such dogs are much cheaper if you buy from a reputable breeder.
In order not to be deceived, you need to know what a crossbreed looks like and be able to defend your point of view.
In this article we will talk about what kind of Chihuahua mestizos exist. We will also show photos of the most popular ones.
Popular types of mestizos
Mixed chihuahuas and other breeds are now very popular. They are cute and small.
However, these crosses are the most popular:
- Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier - Chorkie;
- chihuahua and toy terrier;
- Chihuahua and Pomeranian Spitz - rush;
- Chihuahuas and dachshunds - Chiweenie or Chihuaxa;
- chihuahua and pug – chagi;
- Chihuahua and Jack Russell Terrier - Jack Chi.
NOTE!
It is important to understand the characteristics of these mestizos, to know what conditions they need and what kind of maintenance. Only in this case will the dog be healthy and happy, because if the dog is not purebred, this does not mean that it needs to be given less time and attention.
Toy Terrier and Chihuahua mix
This crossbreed is notable for the fact that until it is a year old, it is impossible to understand which parent it will resemble.
You can read about the comparison between the Chihuahua and Toy Terrier breeds here.
The dog incorporates the personality traits of both of its ancestors, but in most cases they have long, black and tan coats. It is also impossible to guess about the size - whether the dog will grow to 3 kg or will remain a baby. From toy terriers, mixed breeds inherit an elongated muzzle. The dog has long and graceful legs and a medium-length tail.
Mestizos are also different in character, since they inherit the character traits of both parents. All of them are united by devotion to the owner, fearlessness, unusual for such a small dog, and difficulties with education. But this dog loves to walk, she is cheerful and playful.
These mestizos catch cold easily and need extra clothing for walks. They are also not suitable for children, because children can accidentally injure them, which will cause aggression.
Overall, this is a good companion dog that will cheer you up on a sad day and share all the joys of a walk in the fresh air.
Photo gallery
The appearance of a pet in an apartment invariably promises a good mood and joy for all family members. If you follow all the rules of care, they will delight you for many years.
Bathing your pet is one of the most important procedures in caring for the appearance of the animal. If the fur is clean, it will be easy to comb without causing discomfort to your dog. Let's see how Oscar likes to swim.
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Designed to make cleaning easier, they can make the procedure less unpleasant for the animal.
Chihuahua and Yorkie mix
This is perhaps the most popular breed mix and is the most in demand.
The dogs look very much like Yorkshire terriers; they inherit practically nothing from the Chihuahua. They are very well built - a small compact and fit body, a small head held high and thin legs.
It is impossible to determine the color of a mestizo before birth. Puppies are usually black or golden in color - these are Chihuahua genes. But as they grow older, their color can completely change. The length of the coat also varies, but generally the crossbreed has a long coat, like a Yorkie.
Dogs usually weigh at least two kilograms, and the maximum weight reaches four.
Chorkies are very smart dogs, but difficult to train. They have a slightly arrogant character, so they are wary of everyone except their owner. They love to play, but can cross the line and bite during play.
They also inherited fearlessness from Chihuahuas. For this reason, they should be walked on a leash to avoid unforeseen situations.
Many mestizos are calm and patient, but in the same number there are those who will not tolerate any bullying from others. So, they react coldly to children, are very touchy and do not like to be left alone. This leads to whining and barking.
Chorkies are suitable for people leading an active lifestyle - they like outdoor games. But, like all small breed dogs, they will need warm clothes in winter.
IMPORTANT!
When raising a mixed breed, it is worth remembering that it will be quite difficult to retrain him, so it is better to immediately teach the dog all the necessary skills.
How to care, general recommendations
Pekingese are quite unpretentious to their living conditions. However, there are a number of nuances that can ensure maximum comfort for your cute pet.
Many of them are related to the animal’s exterior:
Sensitivity to heat . The presence of a thick undercoat and a short nose does not allow the Pekingese to cope with environmental influences.
At elevated temperatures, the dog's body overheats, which, with prolonged exposure, becomes the cause of heat stroke.
When deciding to get a pet of this breed, it is important to ensure that there is air conditioning in the apartment.
If your home does not have climate control equipment, it is recommended to lay a wet towel on the floor for the animal during hot weather.
The animal's fur needs special attention. Being thick and long, it needs regular combing, as otherwise it quickly falls into tangles.
The animal must be combed at least 2-3 times a week.
The number of procedures depends on the type of coat, and there are two of them: hard and long with a small undercoat, or fluffy of medium length.
In the second case, combing is carried out more often, since caring for such an animal is somewhat more difficult.
Nail cutting . Few dogs are calm about such a decision. Therefore, if you want to carry out your plans yourself, you need to use special scissors.
If the necessary skills are missing, you can entrust the work to a veterinarian.
Water treatments . The animal should be washed with warm water using special shampoos (for long-haired dogs). You can use a hairdryer to dry the wool after bathing. The procedure is carried out by directing warm air against the fur.
Examination and cleaning of ears . Removing wax from the ears is performed using special preparations that can be found in pet stores.
Designed to make cleaning easier, they can make the procedure less unpleasant for the animal.
The process of combing should not be accompanied by irritable behavior of the animal.
This can be achieved by accustoming the dog to the procedure from childhood. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes.
If you have no desire to deal with the appearance of the Pekingese, you can cut it.
Of course, you shouldn't do this yourself. A salon specialist will help you choose haircut options.
Chihuahua and Pinscher mix
This mixed breed is not particularly popular; it is almost impossible to meet him on the street and from breeders. However, they also find a response in the hearts of some owners.
This dog grows larger than a Chihuahua, has a black and tan color, large and pointed ears and a short tail (a long one is extremely rare) - all these are the genes of the miniature pinscher. But there are also golden mestizos.
The dog has unusually thin legs and moves with special grace and dignity. The coat of a crossbreed is always short, they practically do not shed.
The dogs have a strong character, despite their small size. They tend to subjugate the owner, so only a person with leadership qualities can own such a dog. These are the traits of a pinscher; from the Chihuahua, the dog inherited fearlessness and unfriendliness towards everyone except its owner.
In general, such a dog is not suitable for a family with children, but it will share the delights of a bachelor's life.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- Friendly, balanced and very devoted animals to their owners.
- They are smart and easy to train.
- They are easier than even a standard Yorkie to train to a litter tray or diaper.
- They get along well with people of all ages, including children.
- Non-aggressive towards other animals kept in the house.
- So small that they can easily fit into even the smallest apartment.
- They don't shed or leave fur everywhere.
- You can take a Mini Yorkie with you on vacation or travel, even on shopping trips, if dogs are allowed there.
- Unpretentious in food, unless you pamper him.
Despite its tiny size, a mini Yorkie is quite capable of standing up for its owner or his property.
These tiny dogs can scare away a thief with their loud bark, making them good watchmen.
Minuses:
Caring for the coat of any Yorkie, including mini ones, is a difficult and quite expensive task. Miniature Yorkies have a fragile build and require careful handling. It is not recommended to take Mini Yorkies into families where there are very young children or very elderly, visually impaired and hard of hearing people, as they can inadvertently cause harm to the dog. Miniature Yorkies need high-quality, nutritious food, and the amount of food for them will have to be calculated almost to the gram. Despite its dwarf size, the Mini Yorkie needs proper training, without which he will grow up to be a capricious and aggressive dog. Like all non-standard varieties of the breed, Mini Yorkshires cannot take part in exhibitions, and only males can participate in breeding.
Chihuahua and Pekingese mix
Such mestizos are called pekachi. Dogs look like both parents. They have long and dense hair with undercoat, drooping ears, but other indicators are more similar to Chihuahuas - the size of the body, head, eye color. It is impossible to determine the color of the coat before birth, but usually pekachi are golden.
Like all small breeds, it is an indoor dog. It requires proper care - its thick coat needs to be combed and trimmed often, and in winter it must be taken out into the cold only in special clothing.
Small stature is not a hindrance for a dog to express itself during a walk. Therefore, be careful when walking. A dog can easily throw itself at another dog or under a car and get hurt.
The pekachi is also attached to its owners, but, like most small dogs, it doesn’t get along well with children.
NOTE!
Inheriting the flattened muzzle of the Pekingese and sometimes short legs, mixed breeds are faced with diseases of the bones and joints, as well as the respiratory system.
Appearance of the Yorkshire Terrier
This miniature dog is quite strong and dignified. Its height from floor to withers is from 15.24 to 23 cm. Standard weight is from 1.81 to 3.17 kg (no more than 3 kg for exhibition specimens).
Puppies have black and brown coats that can be combined in different ways. As they grow older (usually at the age of 5-6 months), the black color gradually begins to acquire bluish tints, and the brown color becomes lighter. By the age of one and a half years, the Yorkshire Terrier's coat from the scruff to the base of the tail already has a dark bluish-steel color, and the muzzle, chest and paws are colored a rich golden fawn.
Frame
The Yorkshire Terrier is harmoniously built, its body has a proportional structure. He is quite muscular and elegant at the same time. The dog's back is quite short and horizontal. The height at the withers corresponds to the height of the croup
Yorkie's posture is proud, sometimes this little one looks touchingly important
Ears
Yorkie muzzle
The ears are miniature, V-shaped, erect, located not too far from each other, covered with soft short fur. The color of the coat is light golden.
Teeth
The Yorkshire Terrier is characterized by a scissor bite: the upper canines slightly cover the lower ones, and the incisors of the lower jaw are closely adjacent to the back side of the upper, forming a kind of lock.
Limbs
The Yorkie's front legs should be slender and straight, with no elbow bones protruding in or out. The hind legs, when viewed from the rear, should look straight; when viewed from the side, a slight bend is noticeable. The claws on the paws are black.
It is customary to remove dewclaws (dewclaus) on the hind legs, and at the request of the owners on the front legs.
Tail
The tail is traditionally docked to medium length. Cupping itself is not necessary. The tail is densely covered with hair, the color of which is darker and richer than that covering the body.
Wool
The pride of the Yorkshire Terrier is its thin, shiny, silky, completely straight coat, which is often called hair. In the classic version, it should be divided from the base of the skull to the tip of the tail and fall completely evenly and straight on both sides of the body, reaching the floor. In order for such a handsome man or beauty to always look impeccable, you will need to devote a considerable amount of time to them every day. This makes sense if the Yorkie is a participant in exhibitions, the hero of TV shows, or is invited to photo shoots. However, among the owners of such “super stars” there are many people who are simply selflessly devoted to this breed of dog.
Yorkshire Terrier after grooming
Most owners of Yorkshire Terriers prefer to cut their hair. There are several dozen haircut models: from simple to incredibly sophisticated. The procedures take place in grooming salons or at home with the invitation of a specialist. Sometimes short-haired Yorkshire terriers create a sensation no less than their long-haired relatives who look like aristocrats.
From time to time, a genetic leap occurs in the Yorkshire Terrier's nature. This is called the "return gene" or simply "return". In this rare case, your black-brown pet's coat will not turn bluish-gold as expected. The black color will remain that way, without any hint of blue, and the brown will turn into golden-red. This Yorkie is called Red Legged Yorkies, literally - red-legged Yorkshire terrier.
Chihuahua and Spitz mix
Pomchi, like all mestizos, has the characteristics of both of his parents. This is a small dog - usually no higher than 20 cm - on thin legs with long or short hair, most often white or golden in color. The tail, like a Spitz's, is curled into a ball, and the ears are also small and round.
Metis loves to play with his owner and spend time outside, but he doesn’t get along well with children and may bite.
Grooming involves combing and cutting the coat, as well as having special clothing for cold weather.
Since the mixed breed looks very attractive, many breeders try to pass it off as a separate breed and increase the price of a dog that, in fact, is not purebred.
Interesting facts about Chihuahuas
Unfortunately, in recent years the Chihuahua breed has become a victim of its own pop success. Potential owners have been deceived into thinking that the dog will not have the same needs as larger breeds. However, they remain a popular companion and favorite toy dog breed.
Let's see what's interesting and unusual about this dog breed:
- The Chihuahua is a long-lived breed, so you should expect to care for it until it is 18 years old;
- When Chihuahuas are cold, they become anxious and fearful. Provide your Chihuahua with a sweater or coat when he goes outside in cold or wet weather;
- Chihuahuas can be unfriendly towards other dogs if they are not socialized when young. Chihuahuas do not back down from large dogs and this can cause problems if they encounter a large aggressive dog;
- A Chihuahua is not the best dog to have if you have small children. They are fragile, and the baby can damage the dog while playing. Most breeders will not sell puppies to homes with children under eight years of age;
- Chihuahuas are happy companions, but they need 20 to 30 minutes of exercise per day and can walk much longer than expected;
- Chihuahuas will rule your life if you let them. They can be destructive when bored and can become picky eaters;
- Chihuahuas have a natural instinct to hide. Whether it's bedding, blankets, towels, pillows or dirty clothes, Chihuahuas will hide under anything. Scientists believe that this instinctive behavior was passed down to the Chihuahua from its Techichi ancestors. When the Techichi roamed Central and North America, they likely burrowed into sand and vegetation for warmth and protection from predators;
- Wild Chihuahuas climbed trees. While most Chihuahuas today prefer to laze around. These little ones were once skilled climbers. They climbed trees and nearly vertical hills like squirrels, seeking warmth and protection from predators.
Chihuahua and Dachshund mix
The Chiweenie looks more like a dachshund than a chihuahua. They have an elongated body, shortened legs, most often drooping ears, but there are also highly protruding and pointed ears. The color is inherited from the Chihuahua - black or golden. The tail is long.
This mestizo seemed to have absorbed the best traits from his ancestors. Chiweenies are incredibly gentle and affectionate, but at the same time, they inherited endurance and restlessness from the hunting dachshund. They even treat children patiently and condescendingly, preferring to simply leave if they don’t like something.
Their coat is short, so it does not require special care. The dog's temperament makes it a wonderful companion.
IMPORTANT!
Due to the difference in height between the Chihuahua and the Dachshund, the mixed breed may experience joint problems.
Features of daily care
When deciding to get a Pekingese, you need to be prepared that the appearance of the animal will correspond to the time spent on care and maintenance.
Daily care for the Pekingese plays a major role. The beautiful appearance of a dog largely depends on compliance with the following rules:
Daily eye care . The use of cotton wool or fleecy materials is contraindicated.
To remove deposits, use a special cloth, which you can buy in a specialized store.
If there are problems (one eye protrudes more, heavy discharge appears, etc.), before going to the doctor, it is recommended to drop a 1% solution of boric acid into the eyes.
After this, you should rinse your eyes with 1-2 drops of castor oil.
Dental examination . Food debris can accumulate in the spaces between teeth, destroying the enamel and causing an unpleasant odor.
You can maintain health and eliminate “odors” by periodically giving your dog a piece of stale bread.
Toilet . Pekingese respond best to the litter box. However, if desired, the dog owner can teach the animal to relieve itself during walks.
Chihuahua and pug mix
Chagas appeared recently, but have already won the hearts of people.
They look very similar to a pug - a slightly flattened or very short muzzle, a curled tail, colors from cream to black, the presence of tan marks. Ears can be of different shapes. The dogs' physique also resembles pugs, sometimes they even have folds. The coat also comes in different lengths.
You can't guess the character. The dog can either be good-natured, like a pug, play with you and the children tirelessly, or, on the contrary, it can take on the features of a Chihuahua and sit on the lap of its owner. Despite this, chagas get along with other pets, are loyal to humans and cheerful.
NOTE!
Due to the structure of the muzzle, mestizos may have breathing problems.
What breeds are similar to Chihuahuas?
There are the following breeds similar to Chihuahuas:
- English Toy Terrier;
- Chinese Crested Dog;
- Russian toy;
- Parson Russell Terrier;
- dachshund;
- whippet;
- miniature pinscher.
