Monday, 20 March 2017

Things To Know Before Buying Purebred Mi Ki Puppies

By Ann Stewart


Many us would want to have dogs or pets for that matter. This is because many have attested to the fact that pets, and dogs in particular are a joy to have. Recently someone may have suggested you get one of purebred mi ki puppies that are out in the market. Do read on in this article for more information before buying one.

The m ki is considered a pure American bred breed and was introduced in 1980 in the United States. The dog is a breed mix comprising of the Japanese Chin, the Maltese and the Papillon. It is a toy breed and will not grow over one foot in height at maturity and will weigh around five to ten pounds.

In terms of temperament, this dog is very adaptable. They are shown be very alert and also very affectionate. They are also dogs that do not bark a lot, only when threatened. They have an even temperament and love to be with children as these dogs are very sociable. Most are also used as therapy dogs.

For the coat colors of this dog, it will come in a variety of shades comprising of white, black and tan, brown and tricolors. It will either have a long or short coat and it will not shed, as the hair of this breed is rooted and is not really considered as fur. As it really has no fur so to speak there is no dander and thus this makes it hypoallergenic. The lack of dander also makes the dog not smell like other dogs.

Dry food is the recommended diet for this dog rather than raw food as it requires the glucose of the dry food to sustain its activity and playfulness. As for feeding, their portions should be given proportional to their activity so that they do not get too fat or too skinny. The veterinarian should be able to assist in providing the right proportions.

Training the mi ki can be considered a joy as it is very intelligent. This makes it very easy to train. In addition, their eagerness to please also makes the whole job easier too. It is best to start training them when they are at least three months old.

Lifespan wise, they are fairly long lived for their size, around thirteen to fourteen years. In comparison, the French bulldog, which is a slightly bigger only has a lifespan of eight to ten years. They are also very resilient with no breed specific health issues, but they will from time to time suffer from respiratory disorders. In general they should be always checked for general ailments that affect any dog.

In sum this article has shown a bit of useful general information on this specific dog. It is wise however to keep doing research on this breed until you do make your final purchase. In doing so it will mean that you have made a sound and well informed decision. Remember also that it takes a lot of commitment and responsibility to take care of any animal.




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