| Pomchi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 An adult Pomchi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Pomchi Puppy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common nicknames | Chipom, Pomahuahua, and Chiranian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foundation stock | Pomeranian, Chihuahua | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Pomchi, also referred to as Chipoms, Pomahuahuas, and Chiranians, is a crossbreed of the Pomeranian and the Chihuahua. The Pomchi is a designer dog and is usually kept as a companion animal.
History
Designer breeders in the United States started breeding the Pomchi in the late 1990's[1] to mix the best attributes of both the Pomeranian and the Chihuahua.[2] Because of their personalities, they remain a popular family and companion dog because of their intelligence, ease of training, and appearance.[3]
Health
The Pomchi suffers from a variety of the same health problems that Pomeranians and Chihuahuas can suffer from, such as, Hypoglycemia, Patellar Luxation, Collapsed Trachea, Legg Calve Perthes, and a variety of dental problems.[4]
References
- ↑ "All Dog Breeds – Complete List of Dog Profiles". DogTime. 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ↑ "Daily Paws: Pet Info and News for Animals and Their Owners". Daily Paws. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ↑ "Wag! | Find Best Local Dog Walkers, Boarders, and Trainers". WagWalking. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ↑ "Dog Zone: Dog Breeds, Photos & Information". www.dogzone.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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