Dog
Group:
Toy
Pronunciation:
(Chi-on)
Breed Description:
The Chion breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Chihuahua and a Papillon. This makes it a hybrid dog or a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Chion breed of dog may combine traits of its Chihuahua and Papillon parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Chions together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Chihuahuas and Papillons. However, the puppies may still resemble either Chihuahuas or Papillons.
If you are interested in a Chion breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Chihuahua and the Papillon. There’s no way to tell exactly how the puppies will turn out or to what degree they will resemble which parent.
In the case of the Chion breed of dog, these little dogs can have a face that is like either the Chihuahua or the Papillon or a mix of the two. However, they usually have the large Papillon ears. They often have the Chihuahua body. The dogs can be either smoothcoated or longcoated. Many colors and color combinations are possible.
Temperament:
Both parent breeds are very energetic and intelligent and the same is true of the Chion breed of dog. They can be very lively and playful and can be easy to train. However, they should be well-socialized so they can get along with other pets and children.
Height:
The Chion breed of dog may stand up to 11 inches at the shoulder in height.
Weight:
The Chion breed of dog may weigh between 7 and 16 pounds.
Exercise:
Both the Papillon and the Chihuahua are very energetic, lively breeds. The Chion breed of dog needs regular daily exercise to avoid developing behavior problems in the home.
Life Expectancy:
The Chion breed of dog may live between 15 and 16 years.
Grooming:
Regular grooming is necessary for the Chion breed of dog, especially for dogs that have long coats. Clean the ears regularly to avoid ear infections.
Origin:
One source says New Zealand but more information is not available.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
