Pomchi (Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix)

The Pomchi, a so-called designer breed, is essentially a cross between a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. A typical toy dog: small, energetic, playful, alert, loving, and low-maintenance.

Content

1 History of origin
2 Appearance
3 Character and behavior
4 Content Features
- 4.1 Care
5 Health life expectancy
6 Where to buy a Pomchi puppy
- 6.1 Price
7 Photos and videos

History of origin

Designer breeds have been a big focus in America since the 1980s. Today, there are a huge variety of them.Maltipoo, cockapoo, Pomsky etc.). Some are on their way to becoming an independent breed, such as, LabradoodleWhen and who first crossed Chihuahua With Pomeranian Spitz It is unknown, but these dogs quickly gained popularity in the United States, and soon in Europe.

Appearance

Pomchis vary greatly in appearance, but some common traits can be observed. Most dogs are small, lightweight, and well-proportioned.

Height at withers: 15-23 cm;
Weight: 1.5-4.5 kg.

The head is wedge-shaped. The eyes are round and medium in size. The ears are erect. The muzzle is moderately short and slightly pointed. The jaws are narrow. The earlobe is usually black. The bite is level or scissor-shaped. The neck is graceful, never too short. The legs are straight, parallel, the paws are small and neat. Often the helper has dewclawsThe tail is of medium length and can be straight, sickle-shaped, or curled into a ring on the back.

The puppy's appearance can only give you a rough idea of what the adult dog will be like.

The coat can be short, like a Chihuahua, or long, like a Pomeranian. Sometimes it's medium length with distinct feathering. It can have an undercoat or not. Colors vary widely.

Character and behavior

The Pomchi's character and behavior perfectly match its purpose as a companion dog. Its tiny body conceals a personality with its own habits and behavior. But traits such as devotion, energy, playfulness, and self-esteem remain constant. Pomchis are often cheerful and good-natured, eager to please their owners, inquisitive, playful, and love active play and attention. They get along well with children when properly trained. They can be somewhat stubborn.

They are relatively easy to train. They do require proper training. Owners should understand that these intelligent dogs learn good and bad behavior just as quickly.

Without enough attention and socialization, they may develop "small dog syndrome," fear of loud noises, aggression toward strangers, and other behavioral problems.

Like other small dogs, they can be quite vocal if left alone for long periods of time. They suffer from prolonged separation anxiety. They are alert and courageous enough to be good watchdogs. They usually get along well with other pets.

Content Features

Pomchis don't take up much space and easily adapt to life even in the smallest apartments. They can be litter-trained, but they still require moderate exercise, averaging about 30 minutes a day. Pomchis can live in both the city and the countryside, but they're not suited to living alone outdoors year-round.

Not the best choice for families with small children, but great for families with older kids, single young and elderly people, and anyone who can afford to give the dog attention rather than leaving it locked in the apartment all day.

Care

The difficulty of grooming a Pomchi depends on the type and length of its coat. Short-haired dogs with no undercoat require only occasional brushing; they shed lightly. Dogs with long hair and a thick undercoat shed heavily seasonally and moderately during the rest of the year. They should be brushed once or twice a week, ensuring their hair doesn't become tangled. In hot weather, they often have short haircuts. Pomchis should be bathed every 10 days or less. Grooming also includes regular ear inspections and cleaning, eye cleaning, teeth brushing, and nail trimming.

Pomchis tolerate hot weather relatively well; in cold weather, clothing should be selected for them according to the weather, especially if we are talking about short-haired dogs.

Health life expectancy

Mixed breeds are considered to be in perfect health. This isn't always the case with Pomchis. Pomeranians and Chihuahuas share a number of hereditary conditions that can be passed on even to mixed-breed offspring:

heart problems;
open fontanelle;
hydrocephalus;
ophthalmological diseases;
dental problems;
patellar dislocation;
dermatological problems;
allergies;
Perthes disease;
hypoglycemia;
hip dysplasia;
epilepsy.

Small dog breeds are particularly susceptible to various genetic defects, meaning breeders must take a very responsible approach to breeding. The life expectancy of a healthy Pomchi is 14-16 years.

Where to buy a Pomchi puppy

Pomchi puppies periodically appear on the markets of all countries where designer breeds are known, including Russia. When choosing a puppy, be wary of those with any exaggerated appearance (excessively long legs, an abnormally large head) and very small dogs, which can have numerous health problems.

True Pomchis are considered to be dogs that are the result of breeding between a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua, with good pedigree, and health.

Price

The price of a Pomchi puppy depends on many factors. If the dogs are bred by amateurs who have heard about designer breeds, the price will be around 5,000 rubles. However, if the puppies are from a kennel, born to the best representatives of their breed, tested for health, good temperament, and pedigree, the price will start at 25,000 rubles. The average price of a Pomchi puppy abroad is $500.