Appearance of the Doxiemo
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| The Doxiemo can lean towards either parent breed in appearance, but is generally smaller than the American Eskimo Dog, reaching a maximum height of 48 centimeters. The Doxiemo's body is generally close to the ground with an elongated body, but the parent American Eskimo Dog helps balance some of the body disproportion. A Doxiemo's head is round with a fine, long muzzle that is proportional to the head, and the ears are set low and slightly larger than the ears of the parent American Eskimo Dog. The eyes can vary in color from light to dark brown and are round to slightly oval and expressive and cheerful. The coat can vary in color but is usually light or includes variations of two white or cream colors, although black and tan are visible if the Doxiemo coat resembles a Dachshund. A Doxiemo's coat is always soft and glossy, but may be flatter against the body in the hybrid than in the parent American Eskimo Dog. |
Temperament of the Doxiemo
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| The American Eskimo Dog parent makes the Doxiemo a friendly, intelligent hybrid that's eager to please. Any stubbornness you'll find in your Doxiemo will certainly come from the Dachshund parent, but the Doxiemo is considered an outgoing, loving and trainable hybrid. As far as children are concerned, the Doxiemo is a remarkable, patient and loving companion, but may not be suitable for small children who don't understand how to play with this slightly disproportionate dog. The American Eskimo Dog parent makes the Doxiemo more resilient, and teaching children how to interact with dogs will help with proper socialization. The Doxiemo gets along very well with other dogs and cats with good socialization, but the Dachshund parent can interfere with true harmonization if not well socialized. The Doxiemo can be slightly wary of strangers and a little shy, but early socialization will help develop its friendliness towards unfamiliar, non-threatening people. Energy levels in the Doxiemo are high with moderate intensity, but they are small enough to get daily exercise indoors, which will keep their minds sharp and their bodies healthy. |
Needs and activities of the Doxiemo
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| The Doxiemo is a hybrid of two breeds with different energy levels. The Dachshund is calmer and needs less intense activity, while the American Eskimo Dog can be high-energy and require slightly more daily activity. Your Doxiemo will love to run and jump and requires between 30 minutes and an hour of regular exercise. However, the small size of this mix means that Doxiemo can generally meet all his exercise needs indoors. Doxiemo is remarkably well adapted to apartment and city living, and both parent breeds achieve a perfect balance in climate tolerance. The Doxiemo is able to live in both hot and cold climates, and is ideally suited to temperate environments. However, during the warmer months, watch out for any signs of overheating, as your Doxiemo inherits its coat from its American Eskimo Dog parent. |
Maintenance of the Doxiemo
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| Descended from two non-hypoallergenic breeds, the Doxiemo is not hypoallergenic and is considered a medium-to-high excretor. The Doxiemo's medium to long, soft hair should be brushed daily to prevent matting and keep the coat free of dirt. Frequent brushing will also help evenly distribute the natural oils that keep the skin and coat healthy. These dogs are not known to develop the odor typical of many dogs, but regular brushing will help prevent odors from developing. While brushing your Doxiemo's coat, also check the ears and remove any build-up of wax, dirt or debris with a vet-approved cleaning solution. Doxiemo's ears are larger and the long hair means that extra dirt and debris can get trapped inside. |
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