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Chizer |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Mexico <> Germany -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen | |
This breed is also known as |
Schnauchi
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A brief presentation of the Chizer |
| The Chizer hybrid is the result of breeding a Chihuahua and a Miniature Schnauzer. This hybrid probably originated in the USA before 2009, when it was officially recognized by the Designer Canine Registry. This hybrid was bred primarily for companionship and is popular for its size and appearance. The Chihuahua parent brings a low tolerance for small children into the gene pool, so care must be taken when in the presence of small children who don't understand how to play with him. Early socialization can reduce the intensity of this trait, but is unlikely to eliminate it completely. It's best to introduce him to small children as a puppy and let them grow up together. It is a moderate excretor and may need brushing several times a week. |
History of the Chizer |
| The Chizer hybrid was bred in the USA as a companion and pet. The actual date of origin is unknown, but we do know that he was officially recognized by the Designer Canine Registry in 2009. This hybrid is also recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Dog Registry of America and the Designer Breed Registry. It is recognized under the names Chizer and Schnauzi in these registries. |
A little of the Chihuahua |
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| The Chihuahua has different stories, depending on who you talk to. Some think they were first seen around 3,000 years ago in Egypt, while others believe the breed began in China in the 1500s. Another theory is that the Chihuahua originated in South and Central America from an indigenous breed called the Techichi, which was a small dog that was sometimes sacrificed by those of the Toltec religion. In those days, the Aztecs believed that the little red dog would guide your soul to the underworld, and every wealthy family had one so that the little dog could be cremated with the dead. No one knows for sure what the real story is, but the most common one is that these dogs were abandoned after the Aztec conquest in the 16th century and found 300 years later in Chihuahua, Mexico, from which they take their name. The Chihuahua was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1904. | ||
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| Standard of the Chihuahua | ||
A little of the Miniature Schnauzer |
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| The Miniature Schnauzer originated in Germany and is thought to be a combination of the larger Standard Schnauzer, Affenpinscher and Poodle, with perhaps a little Miniature Pinscher, Wire Fox Terrier and Pomeranian also contributing to the biological mix. The Miniature Schnauzer was used as a farm dog, particularly as a ratter, a task in which it excelled. Evidence of the Miniature Schnauzer dates back at least to the 1400s. | ||
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| Standard of the Miniature Schnauzer |
Appearance of the Chizer |
| Your Chizer may adopt the appearance traits of one or both of its parent breeds, the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer. Your pet is likely to be a small dog with large ears, probably with a docked tail and a long or short coat. However, he's sturdier than he looks, reaching an adult height of 15 to 35.5 centimeters and an adult weight of 2 to 7 kilos, depending on the dominant parental breed in the gene pool. Its head can be round, long or apple-shaped, with a well-developed black nose and large round eyes on a short, pointed or square muzzle with scissors or a slight underbite. Ears may be large, pointed and erect, or longer and floppy. Your Chizer will probably have a short neck on a slender body with long or short legs and a tail that may be naturally longer or have been docked. The coat will probably be short but may be longer, with softer hair on the head and slightly thicker hair on the body. Your dog's colors may be white, black, black and brown, black and white, black and tan, brown, chocolate, cream, dark brown, golden, gray and tricolor. |
Temperament of the Chizer |
| Your Chizer may have the temperament traits of one or both of its breed parents, the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer. He's likely to be happy, gentle, playful, alert, kind, tolerant, intelligent and bold. He can be a little aggressive with small children who tend to tease him, and may not get on well with other animals and strangers. To moderate these traits, it's important to socialize him early in life. This hybrid will make an excellent addition to families without young children, or to families who can train him as a puppy to get along with young children. He can be shy around strangers, but this can also be moderated with appropriate early socialization. He will make an excellent watchdog, most likely following and monitoring every move when strangers are present, and whose energy levels are seemingly endless. They will bond closely with their human family, being a giver of a multitude of "kisses" and wanting to be by your side at all times. |
Needs and activities of the Chizer |
| This cute, affectionate hybrid has seemingly endless energy, but can do well in an apartment or condo as long as it's exercised appropriately. They'll also do well in a home with or without a fenced yard, and can live in urban or rural settings. They can live in most warm climates but will shiver in the cold. Daily walks and physically and mentally stimulating games of fetch and Frisbee will provide your Chizer with its daily need for exercise. Daily exercise is very important as he tends to put on weight, which is unhealthy for him. |
Maintenance of the Chizer |
| The Chizer's parent breeds, the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer, are both low-to-moderate excretors and will probably require brushing several times a week, with more frequent brushing during natural shedding periods. This will be important for households with family members who are asthmatic or have other respiratory problems. Bathing is required only when necessary. Ears should be checked and cleaned once a week to avoid infection. Teeth cleaning and dental examinations are also areas that need extra attention, as with many canine breeds. Proper follow-up and dental care will help avoid periodontal disease and the resulting tooth loss. |
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