Dog
Group:
Toy
Pronunciation:
(CHI-zer, SHI-zer)
Breed Description:
The Chizer breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Chihuahua and a Miniature Schnauzer. 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 Chizer breed of dog may combine traits of its Chihuahua and Miniature Schnauzer parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Chizers together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Chihuahuas and Miniature Schnauzers. However, the puppies may still resemble either Chihuahuas or Miniature Schnauzers.
If you are interested in a Chizer breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer. 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 Chizer breed of dog, these little dogs can have the Chihuahua’s large ears or the drop ears of the Miniature Schnauzer. They can have the Mini Schnauzer’s docked tail. Their coat can be either long, smooth and short or somewhat wiry like the Miniature Schnauzer’s coat. The head of this dog can vary and may be long like the Miniature Schnauzer or rounded or apple-shaped like the Chihuahua. The muzzle can be short, pointed or square. Many different coat colors are seen.
Temperament:
These dogs are loving, playful and intelligent with their owners. However, they may not get along well with other pets or children. Not recommended for families with small children. They may be reserved with strangers. These dogs need good socialization from a young age to avoid some behavior problems.
Height:
The Chizer breed of dog may stand between 6 and 15 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Chizer breed of dog usually weighs between 4 and 15 pounds.
Exercise:
The Chizer breed of dog needs regular daily exercise to maintain good health and to avoid behavior problems in the home.
Life Expectancy:
The life expectancy of the Chizer breed of dog is around 15 years.
Grooming:
Grooming requirements for the Chizer breed of dog will depend on the coat type of the dog. Dogs with short hair and with long coats will need to be brushed regularly to keep the coat looking nice and to discourage shedding. Dogs with wiry coats may need to be professionally clippered or trimmed to look neat and tidy. Clean the ears regularly to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
Probably the United States. More specific information is not known.
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.
