The Mi-Ki should give the appearance of a small well-balanced dog, light in bone, non-course, with winged ears and a long flowing coat topped by a full plumbed tail. The intelligence is notable in the Mi-Ki's alert, yet calm, expression. Truly an elegant dog, with a graceful stylish bearing.
Characteristics
They are extremely social and catlike in their mannerisms. The Mi-Ki can climb much like one of their ancestors the Japanese Chin and act catlike as they pounce on, chase and swat at their toys or playmates. Generally the Mi-Kis bark very little.
Temperament
The Mi-Ki is intelligent, calm, sweet natured, affectionate and their activity level is low to moderate. The Mi-Ki is such an adaptable little dog, that many people who otherwise wouldn't be able to have a pet, find they can indeed have a Mi-Ki. They are good with children as well as the elderly and are often used as therapy dogs. They are easy to train and seem eager to adapt to your life style.
History
According to the International Mi-Ki Registry, the Mi-Ki is a new breed started in the late 1980's by a woman who went by the name of Micki Mackin, among others. She started developing a strain of small dogs from Papillon, Japanese Chin, Maltese and the small Shih Tzu and in 1993 there was a Paillon/Yorkshire Terrier mix stud that she introduced to some of the females. Unfortunately, she did not keep accurate records, so the degree of mixture or combination of the breeds used is not known. We credit Micki Mackin with the use of her name when she called the little dogs Mi-Kis (pronounced Mee-Kee). The IMR proclaims to be the Developing Founder. The IMR has taken that strain and through a strict breeding program, including DNA profiling through the United Kennel Club, Inc., is developing and refining the Mi-Ki into a new "made in USA" pure breed
Origin
USA
Utilization
Companion and therapy dog for the young as well as the elderly.
Classification
Companion and Toy Dogs
Size
Small
Height
Up to 10 inches (26 cm.)
Weight
5-7 lbs (2.6-3.2kg.) Maximum of 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Grooming
Moderate
Excercise
Little
Activity
Low
Locality
Town
Health
Health isn't any differant than any other small breed in general, but taking into consideration that the Mi-Ki is a new breed with diversified small breed back ground, the dog has generally shown a healthy vitality and vigor.
Life span
With proper care the Mi-Ki can live well into their teens.
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