Description: The Chi-Poo is a hybrid dog that is a mix of Chihuahua and toy or miniature Poodle. The blend of purebreds was done for a dog that is more allergy free with the intelligence of both the breeds. The look of this dog is not yet set and so you can find that it takes after the poodle or the Chihuahua but it will always be a blend of the two, offering a wider choice of look. Depending on the dogs used the size can be as little as 3 pounds or as much as 20 pounds in weight and the height can be from 5-15 inches. This breed tends to have big ears that are erect and look like the ears from the Chihuahua but you can have the hanging ears from the Poodle. Eyes are mostly dark brown or black and the nose is normally black in colour. The Chi-Poo coat is more like the poodle coat and so is longer curly or wavy and this can be wiry on the body whilst the head ears and tail can be different. The life expectancy is 12-15 years but this has not been fully agreed.

History: Here is a dog that has just started on its own history and it will be a while before this is clear. What we do know is that this dog has good history on the parent’s side if it is a first line cross. Read up on both breeds used to see if this is a dog from all the information is for you.

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Temperament: This dog may be small but it is one of the nicest personalities that you can get for a toy dog. It will depend if the dog follows the Poodle or the Chihuahua but there are areas that these dogs are the same. They are devoted to the owner and if they have the poodle side they will want to be with you all day sat on your lap getting cuddles. They are energetic and although small this dog will want to have daily walks and play sessions to get that energy out, without this the dog can become bored and so gain problems. As this is a bright dog training should be done not just to help the dog but also to allow the dog to know you are the boss. On the whole this dog trains well but they can have a stubborn streak and the owner needs to be calm and a good leader not allowing the dog to gain bad habits. Also the setting of house rules is important so the dog knows their boundaries and limits. Harsh treatment will not help and using positive praise works well with this bright dog. Some of the Chi-Poo dogs do not want to cuddle but by far more do and so this is a dog that likes to cuddle up with you and even go under blankets. Socialize this dog well to help them get on with other dogs and have the skills to cope with new situations such as strangers and busy roads. While you are socializing a young puppy like the Chi-Poo remember to not over protect them and do not treat them as a human baby as this will give the dog many problems such as separation worries and being over protective of you and toys they may have. This is a small dog but they will try, with a lot of mental abilities, to rule the home. This is not the best way to see this lovely dog as they can become snappy and very unhappy. Given the right balance of walks, training, home rules, and love this dog is a wonderful and loyal friend. This dog will do things to amuse you and this shows you how intelligent they are. The Chi-Poo is not recommended for families with small children due only to their size. They get on with other dogs, they are raised with, the best and size will not matter as the Chi-Poo will be the boss.

Health issues: There are some minor health issues for the Chi-Poo and these are dry skin, over active tear glands and dry ear. It would be wise to know the parents health history and to also revue both pure breeds health issues.

Grooming: As with the Poodle, the coat of the Chi-Poo will need a fair to high level of grooming. Brush every few days with a soft brush and have the coat cut every six weeks or so. Bathing every six to eight weeks is fine for this dog.

Living conditions: The Chi-Poo is happy in an apartment and will only require a small garden.

If you can't find a local breeder in your area don't worry, many breeders are using the major airlines like American, Delta, Continental and Northwest airlines for shipping their puppies.

At this time the airlines will ship puppies to the following States: Alabama AL - Alaska AK - Arizona AZ - Arkansas AR - California CA - Colorado CO - Connecticut CT - Delaware DE - Florida FL - Georgia GA - Hawaii HI - Idaho ID - Illinois IL - Indiana IN - Iowa IA - Kansas KS - Kentucky KY - Louisiana LA - Maine ME - Maryland MD - Massachusetts MA - Michigan MI - Minnesota MN - Mississippi MS - Missouri MO - Montana MT - Nebraska NE - Nevada NV - New Hampshire NH - New Jersey NJ - New Mexico NM - New York NY - North Carolina NC - North Dakota ND - Ohio OH - Oklahoma OK - Oregon OR - Pennsylvania PA - Rhode Island RI - South Carolina SC - South Dakota SD - Tennessee TN - Texas TX - Utah UT - Vermont VT - Virginia VA - Washington WA - Washington, D.C. - West Virginia WV - Wisconsin WI - Wyoming WY - Hawaii HI.