What Breeds Were Used to Design the Mi-Ki?
The parent breeds were the Maltese, Papillon, and Japanese Chin.
Theories also state that other breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Pekingese, and Shih Tzu may have been used. But, no one knows if this is true.
Eventually, better records started being kept, and evidence shows breedings between Mi-Ki to Mi-Ki began in the late 1980’s. Now there are 15 generations in the history books.
In 1992, testing revealed a specific DNA profile, naming the Mi-Ki, a purebred dog.
How big do Mi-ki dogs get?
The Mi-ki dog (pronounced Mee-Kee) is a tiny dog who only reaches about 11 inches in height and weighs in at around 10 pounds. They are a ball of furry fun with a great temperament. Friendly and affectionate, they LOVE people and are good with strangers and children alike.
What Are Suitable Living Conditions?
Since Mi-Kis are so adaptable, they are great for just about anyone.
They can live in condos or apartments. Families in houses with or without yards, singles, or even seniors can also own this dog.
They love having kids and other pets around. But, be sure to supervise small children with Miki’s since they are tiny, fragile creatures. Little humans can be rough on dogs at times. We don’t want anyone getting hurt!
Since Mikis are intelligent and eager to please, training isn’t difficult.
Start at an early age and be consistent. Reward your pup with love and treats. A properly trained Miki can make an excellent service or therapy dog.
You can even teach them to use a litter box (just like a cat). This breed does love to run and play so a daily walk will do it well.
Keep in mind that the Mi-Ki dog was bred to be a companion, not an agility dog. So sports won’t be its strong suit. Cuddling with you and looking cute is what it does best.
The breed still hasn’t been recognized by the AKC.
Mi-Ki lovers have developed their own registries. The problem is, among these organizations, they don’t all have the same breed standards.
The UKC only recognizes dogs based on the standards of the International Mi-Ki Registry.
The RVD/UCI registry from Germany has recognized the Mi-Ki Club of America.
Unfortunately, the Continental Mi-Ki Association, nor the American Mi-Ki Club, have not been accepted anywhere else.
It seems logical to me that if the organizations would join forces and agree on one standard, they would be more successful.
