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Chigi |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Mexico <> Great Britain -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Chigi |
| The Chigi is a hybrid breed. It's a combination of the parent breeds Chihuahua and Welsh Corgi Pembroke. It's a wonderful, family-oriented dog. It is very affectionate and playful. It is considered a toy breed and bonds wonderfully with its family. It is usually orange or beige in color, but can also come in other variations. It has a short to medium coat. He can be a better watchdog than comparable breeds, and the Welsh Corgi Pembroke in him can have breeding tendencies. He is suited to living in many environments, including apartments or larger houses with a fenced-in area in which he can play. |
History of the Chigi |
| Although there isn't much information on the Chigi breed itself, we can still learn a lot about the breed by studying its parent breeds. |
A little of the Chihuahua |
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| The smallest of the purebred dogs, the Chihuahua, is descended from the ancient Techichi dog of Mexico, a dog said to have miraculous healing and medicinal powers. Kept by the Aztecs, these dogs were treated as royalty, but were then cremated and buried with their owners on death. The smallest Chihuahua ever recorded was called Milly, weighing just 450 grams, and featured in the Guinness World Book of Records in 2014. Although the Chihuahua is a very small pet, it makes a good service and therapy dog. The breed was added to the list of the American Kennel Club in 1904. | ||
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| Standard of the Chihuahua | ||
A little of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke |
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| The Welsh Corgi Pembroke, according to legend, originated in the hidden sanctuaries of the Welsh fairies and was given to those in need of protection for their families and homes. The markings on the fur of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke were said to be marks of the magical saddles placed there by elves and fairies. Indeed, a fairy-tale-looking dog, the Welsh Corgi Pembroke is a breed that really worked the land well, and was highly skilled at raising cattle and sheep. Thought to have perhaps descended from Swedish cattle dogs called Valhunds, this breed was registered with the United Kennel Club in the 1920s. The Welsh Corgi Pembroke was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1934 and the Welsh Corgi Cardigan in 1935. | ||
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| Standard of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke |
Appearance of the Chigi |
| The smooth-coated Chihuahua has a smooth, glossy coat that lies close to the body, with a ruff of thicker hair on the neck. The long-haired Chihuahua has a soft coat that can be slightly curly. The ears will have an extra fringe of hair and a feathered tail. They may also have feathers on their paws. The Welsh Corgi Pembroke is generally small in size with a long body. It is light beige in color, and white markings are possible. It usually has long ears and a ruff around the chest and neck. As a rule, the Chigi resembles the larger of the parents, with the long, low body of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke. Its facial features often lean towards the Chihuahua parent, although the nose is long. Chigi colors can include black, fawn, chocolate, silver and brindle. |
Temperament of the Chigi |
| The Chigi is a happy, loving and intelligent dog. However, they can be fiercely independent and training can be difficult. They like to please, so be sure to praise generously and offer great encouragement when teaching commands. The Corgi parent is known to nip at children's feet, their sheepdog instincts still strong. He has no intention of hurting anyone, he simply brings his charge back where it belongs. Good for the first-time dog owner, your Chigi may have guard dog tendencies. |
Needs and activities of the Chigi |
| Because of the strong herding instinct that may be present in your Chigi, you need to be careful when in dog parks and other open areas with your dog, as he may put his knowledge to good use. The family cat may also find breeding a nuisance, otherwise he's a very playful little dog with a good bit of energy. He needs daily exercise to maintain a healthy weight. Your Chigi will be happy to follow the family on outings, and walks and play in a fenced yard are fun. He's adaptable to an apartment, but ideally, a yard to run around in is preferable. |
Maintenance of the Chigi |
| The Chigi has moderate grooming requirements. It's not difficult to maintain, and once-a-week grooming is often more than enough to keep your Chigi elegant and well-groomed. A pin brush will work well on a longer coat. Because small dogs often tend to have problems with their teeth, brushing them should be a daily event, or at least twice a week. Check the ears for dirt and moisture, but since the ears will probably be straight, you shouldn't have a problem with bacteria. Don't neglect fingernails - if left too long, they can curl up and cause walking difficulties. |
English (United Kingdom) 
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