Mi-ki (pronounced “me-key”)dogs are an adorable toy breed!!! They are also very rare, only having been introduced into the United States in the 1980’s. This new American breed is so intriguing, people will frequently stop and ask you its origin…Mi-kis are a wonderful breed derived from the best of the Papillon, Maltese and Japanese Chin heritage.

There is no doubt, the Mi-ki heritage is grand The Papillon was popular among the French upper class in the sixteenth century with admirers such as Madame Pompadour and Marie Antoinette, the Maltese enjoyed popularity among the royal court during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Japanese Chin was first brought from Korea to Japan as a gift to the Emperor Seimu in 730 A.D. and was highly treasured by the imperial family.

Mi-Ki dogs are extremely intelligent and playful with almost cat like agility and mannerisms. They seem to adjust to their surroundings. They can run and play like crazy, then transform into calm, well behaved social dogs that can serve as wonderful therapy dogs. As an adult, their weight averages around 6 to 8 pounds, which makes them perfect lap dogs, with just enough size to maintain their independence. These dogs can easily adapt to apartment living, and can be liter box or “piddle pad” trained!!!

Mi-ki dogs are wonderful… once they become part of your family, a mutual bond quickly forms. They bring so much love and happiness that you find yourself needing them as much as they need you. As Mi-ki puppies, you can easily distinguish the selective breeding which has brought about their sweet engaging personalities, calm companionship, and their adaptability to young and old alike!

Mi-kis are a non-shedding breed with hair instead of fur, which can be beneficial to some people with dog allergies. The long coat mi-kis require weekly brushing and the smooth coat require even less!

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