Toy Mi-Ki

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Mi-Ki is a marketing brand name for intentionally bred mixed-breed dogs of various ancestry, for which there is no single specific description. Although the term toy usually implies that there is a larger version of the same kind, toy in this case does not refer to any form in particular, and similar dogs may be advertised as Toy Mi-Ki or just Mi-Ki.

Promoted as a rare breed, it is not a breed of dog. As a mixed breed of uncertain ancestry, it cannot be counted among designer dogs (who have known purebred ancestry), although it is marketed in the same way. Dogs labeled Mi-Ki or Toy Mi-Ki are primarily sold through the internet.

Numerous websites exist claiming development of a Mi-Ki "breed", but no breed standard has been published. Like most so called rare breeds, its development is fractured among multiple kennels and clubs, each claiming the most accurate breed type. There does not appear to be even a general standard, although claims are made that it is a mixture of Maltese, Papillon, and Japanese Chin.^[1] Although two of those three breeds are European and one Japanese, the claim is further made that it was imported from Penang, a state in Malaysia. Crosses with Shih Tzu and Tibetan Terrier are also mentioned on kennel websites, as well as Poodle.

Contents 1 Status 2 Health issues 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Status

A dog breed must be represented by a sufficient number of closely similar individuals to stably transfer its specific characteristics over generations. Recognition of a new breed requires a minimum number of dogs registered in the breed, a published standard, and careful documentation over many generations.^[2] Since the Mi-Ki has no specific description, and is without a breed standard, credible breed clubs, or any reliable information, the Mi-Ki is not recognized by any major breed registry or reputable kennel club. It currently may be found listed with minor registries and internet registry businesses of various kinds, including websites that allow breeders to create their own "breed names".

[edit] Health issues

Since dogs labeled Mi-Ki (or Toy Mi-Ki) are mixed breed dogs, any of the health problems that afflict the breeds in the mixture may be seen. See individual breeds for lists of known health problems. Producers of Mi-Ki may or may not test breeding dogs for health problems.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] See also

• Puppy mill
• Dog breeding

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• afflicted Mi-Ki submitted for epilepsy research, University of Minnesota