Pom-Chi Basics
If you want a small fluffy dog with a lot of spirit, you will find it in Pom-Chi. And let’s face it…who doesn’t?! This designer dog is a sweet and affectionate little pooch that bonds strong and fast with his family. He is loyal and adorable, but also has absolutely no sense that he is so tiny. In his mind, he is as big as an Irish Wolfhound and he acts like it! For that reason, this adorable pint-sized dog will always be on guard, “protecting” his family and territory. It’s far more cute and hilarious than it is threatening, but this doggo will never know that. Pom-Chis will readily alert their owners when strangers are about, though- they might not be guard dog materials, but they do make good little watchdogs. So that’s something.
The Pom-Chi is a mixed breed dog- a Chihuahua and Pomeranian cross. This means that there will be a lot of differences with individual dogs of the breed, as there are no set standards for the appearance or behavior of most crossbreeds. Usually, these hybrids inherit a little bit from both parents. Like their mom and dad, they are also lively, affectionate, and quite smart. Of course, there are some tendencies for behavioral issues, as is common for almost any small breed dogs. Without proper socialization, they can be shy, fearful, or aggressive toward guests. So it is important for Pom-Chi’s to develop social skills early in life. Proper training and socialization during their early and impressionable years is absolutely vital.
Owing to their unique lineage, these hybrids are a versatile breed that does well in many different families and settings. Seniors and singles will find they are fantastic companions, while families with older children will appreciate their loyalty and cuddliness. There are few homes that these little pups won’t fit into Pom-Chis don’t need a ton of exercise and they are perfect for apartment or condo living. They also do well in the suburbs as well as in the country. Pom-Chis are crowd-pleasing dogs that everyone seems to enjoy. However, if you need more convincing, read on and we will break down everything that makes this pups so popular.
The Pom-Chi is a sweet and affectionate little dog that bonds strong and fast with his family.
Origin
In the 1980s, an Australian breeder crossed a Lab to a Poodle in an effort to produce a hypoallergenic seeing eye dog for his client. When he realized that the rest of the resulting litter would be considered mutts, he called them Labradoodles hoping it would attract attention and find homes for his crossbreed puppies. Well, not only that he managed to do it, but he set off a worldwide trend of crossing purebreds to create new hybrids- or designer dogs, as people started calling them. From then on, many other crosses were developed, some more popular and some less. However, the fact remains that a lot of purebred mixes are still a matter of accidental mating rather than an any sort of intentional breeding effort. This makes it hard to pinpoint when a certain designer dog breed was first created. After all, there’s certainly a chance that Labs and Poodles had mated long before anyone came up with the name Labradoodle. THere’s just no way to possibly confirm that.
The Pomeranian and Chihuahua mix dog known as the Pom-Chi has been around for decades. But it was only in the last 20 or 30 years that breeders started intentionally crossing the two breeds. The Pom-Chi Club of America was established in the late ‘90s, so it’s safe to assume that the breed was first developed in the United States at some point around that period. Although Pom-Chi is the official name of the breed, these dogs can be found with names like Chi-Pom, Chimeranian, or the mouthful Pomahuahua.
Pedigree