What is Mi-Ki puppies?

The Mi-Ki (pronounced Mee-Kee) is a rare, toy breed dog selectively bred for calm companionship and an engaging personality. The breed was introduced in the USA in the late 1980’s. Origin stories vary, but DNA tells us Mi-Kis share common ancestry with several Asian breeds. Mi-Kis are purebred dogs.

How much does a Mi-Ki dog cost?

Mi-Ki puppies are a rare breed and highly sought after. This combination leads to a sky-high price tag where the average puppy goes for between $3,000 and $4,000!

What makes a Mi-Ki dog?

This breed looks like a cross between a Japanese Chin, a Maltese, and a Papillon because it has a very small stature with long, flowing hair, and feathered ears. This breed combines aspects from many different toy breeds, but it has a look and a personality that is all its own.

How big does a Mi-Ki dog get?

about 11 inches
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 breeds make up a Mi-Ki dog?

Wisconsin breeder Maureen van Wormer (also known as Mikki Mackin) wanted to create a small, long-haired breed with a calm, quiet temperament. She crossbred Shih Tzus with Papillion, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, and Japanese Chin to develop the Mi-Ki (pronounced Mee-Kee).

Is Mi-Ki an AKC?

The Mi-Ki: Charming, Intelligent, Affectionate. The Mi-Ki breed is a playful small dog that has been bred mixing 3 small dogs: the Maltese, the Papillon, and the Japanese Chin. The breed is not an AKC recognized breed and is classified now as a “Rare Dog Breed”.

What is the lifespan of a Mi-Ki dog?

How long does a Miki live? This breed is relatively long-lived for a dog. You can expect an average lifespan of 13 to 15 years.

What breed of dog is a Mi-Ki?

Mi-ki History Wisconsin breeder Maureen van Wormer (also known as Mikki Mackin) wanted to create a small, long-haired breed with a calm, quiet temperament. She crossbred Shih Tzus with Papillion, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, and Japanese Chin to develop the Mi-Ki (pronounced Mee-Kee).

What breeds make up a Miki dog?

What is the lifespan of a Mi-Ki?

What does a Mi-Ki puppy look like?

Distinctive Physical Traits. These toy breed dogs are slightly longer than tall with level toplines, firm shoulders, and fine-boned legs. Their tails are heavily plumed, and their winged or drop ears are well-fringed. Mi-Kis’ large, round eyes are typically dark-colored.

Are Mi-Ki dogs AKC registered?

The dogs were imported from York, England, only 2 years after the breed was recognized by Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and a full 10 years before full recognition by the American Kennel Club (AKC).