Chihuahua vs Mi-ki
Compare the Chihuahua to the Mi-ki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Mi-kis.
Compare the Chihuahua to the Mi-ki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Mi-kis.
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Mi-Ki |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 13-15 yrs. |
Height | 6-9 in. | 8-10 in. |
Weight | 3-6 lb | 6-10 lb |
Intelligence | High | High |
History | ||
Origin Country | Mexico | United States |
Origin Year | 1850 AD | 1980 AD |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | No | Yes |
Medium Yard | No | Yes |
Large Yard | No | Yes |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 50°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | Medium |
Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | None-Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Shedding | Medium | Low |
Dander | Low | Low |
Drool Amount | None | Low |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Mi-Ki |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
Independent | No | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
Chasing | Below Average | Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
Fighting | Below Average | Average |
Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
Hunting | Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | High | Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | High | Average |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Mi-Ki |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 13-15 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | No |
Dental Problems | No | Yes |
Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
Hydrocephalus | Yes | No |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | No |
Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
Pulmonic Stenosis | Yes | No |
Respiratory Problems | No | Yes |
Shivering | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Mi-Ki |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Hair | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Single Coat | Yes | No |
Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | Yes |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Wavy | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | Yes |
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black | Yes | Yes |
Black & Red | Yes | No |
Black & Silver | Yes | No |
Black & Tan | Yes | No |
Black & White | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Silver | Yes | No |
Blue | Yes | No |
Blue & White | Yes | No |
Blue Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Blue Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate | Yes | Yes |
Chocolate & Tan | Yes | No |
Chocolate & White | Yes | No |
Chocolate Blue | Yes | No |
Chocolate Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Cream | Yes | Yes |
Cream & White | Yes | No |
Fawn | Yes | No |
Fawn & White | Yes | No |
Fawn Brindled Black | Yes | No |
Gold | Yes | No |
Gold & White | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Red & White | Yes | No |
Silver | Yes | No |
Silver & White | Yes | No |
White | Yes | Yes |
Brindle | No | Yes |
Brown | No | Yes |
Gray | No | Yes |
Sable | No | Yes |