Dog
Pronunciation:
poo-chin
Breed Description:
The Poochin breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Japanese Chin and the Miniature or Toy Poodle. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Poochin will have qualities of all the parents. They are a toy to small sized breed of dog that should be compact and robust. The body is slightly longer than they are tall and their head is often the rounded head of the Japanese Chin with a slightly longer muzzle. The tail is long and often curls over the back of the dog.
The coat of the Poochin can range between the silky Japanese Chin coat and the curly Poodle coat but usually it consists of a double coat with a soft, short undercoat and a fluffy topcoat that is medium in length and medium in texture. The coat can be found in any color or marking but the common color is white or brown.
Temperament:
The Poochin breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. However, they are known for being an affectionate and loyal family dog that usually gets along well with everyone. In addition, the Daisy Dog is very versatile and will usually adapt to their owner's lifestyle. They are usually very playful and are often described as having a clown-like personality that is sweet and always makes people laugh. They may not be good with young children but they usually thrive in multi-dog and multi-pet homes.
Height:
There is no set height for the Poochin at this time.
Weight:
There is no set weight for a Poochin at this time.
Health Problems:
The Poochin breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on the Japanese Chin and the Miniature or Toy Poodle to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Poochin breed of dog is versatile when it comes to living conditions and they can live in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and do best when they are inside with their family as a companion dog.
Exercise:
The Poochin breed of dog is an active breed that requires between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day. Generally, two good walks will meet their needs but it is also important to give them an opportunity for off leash exercise as well.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Poochin breed of dog is often clipped to keep grooming to a minimal. If they are clipped,they only need to be brushed once a week but in a full coat, expect to brush them two or three times per week. The Fo-Tzu should be bathed once or twice a month to keep their coat soft and you should wash around their eyes to prevent staining.
Origin:
The Poochin breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Poochin, it is important to read up on the Japanese Chin and the Miniature or Toy Poodle. 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.
