About the Mi-Ki : The rare Mi-Ki dog breed was created approximately 25 years ago in the United States of America. Canadians have embraced the Mi-Ki but by and large presently the breed remains indigent to the USA.

The development of the Mi-Ki breed resulted from Maureen Westberg’s combination of at least six different breeds, including; Maltese, Japanese Chin, Papillon, Tibetan Spaniel, Shih-Tzu and the Yorkshire Terrier. Combining the best of these breeds has brought about an amazing companion breed. The breed name "Mi-Ki" was a derivation of a nickname used by Ms. Westberg.

GENERAL Mi-Ki APPEARANCE: The Mi-Ki is a compact, well-balanced toy breed. It is lively, light and stylish in action with large very expressive eyes. The bone structure can range from fine to heavy.

Mi-Ki TEMPERAMENT: The Mi-Ki is trusting, affectionate, playful, alert, friendly, sensitive, and intelligent. They are wonderful with children and other animals. Being neither shy nor aggressive they are among the gentlest mannered of all the toy breeds. The Mi-Ki is not a ‘yippy’ dog and is responsive to those it knows and loves. They are not known to be reserved with strangers, or in new situations, however they will alert the household when something is amiss. They continue to be excellent therapy dogs.

Mi-Ki COAT: The Mi-Ki can have two coat types. One a long silky coat and an only slightly shorter cottony coat. The Mi-Ki has hair not fur, with no undercoat making it hypoallergenic and non-shedding. The long coat hangs gracefully over the sides of the body, flows with movement, and has a resilient quality. Front and hind legs are covered with abundant breeches. Hair in the chest and neck area form a profuse mane. Hair on the ears is to be heavily feathered while the tail is covered in a long flowing plume. In a show cut the head is to be shaved leaving a beard and mustache while feather blending the top of the skull and ears. The shaved area continues down the front of the chest just above the sternum. The show cut accentuates the elegance and refinement of the breed.

Mi-Ki TAIL CARRIAGE: The Mi-Ki carries its tail over the back and is a long flowing plume.

Mi-Ki GAIT: The Mi-Ki moves with free and easy, smooth flowing, lively steps. It is graceful, stylish and characterized by a jaunty attitude.

Mi-Ki COLOR: The Mi-Ki appears in black and white, red and white, gold and white, brown and white, as well as solid colors. The rarest of combinations is a tri-color, being characterized by tan or red spots above the eyes, and on both cheeks.

Mi-Ki SIZE: Weight is proportional to height. Weights range from 4 to 10 pounds while standing less than 11 inches at the withers.