4-15 lbs
6-14"
United States
The Chizer hybrid is a result of breeding a Chihuahua (originating in Mexico) and a Miniature Schnauzer (originating in Germany). This hybrid originated most likely in the United States sometime prior to 2009, when it was officially recognized by the Designer Canine Registry.
This hybrid was bred primarily for companionship purposes and is popular due to its size and appearance. The Chihuahua parent brings low tolerance to small children to the gene pool so care should be taken when he is in the presence of small children who don’t understand how to play with him.
Early socialization can reduce the intensity of this trait but will not likely totally eliminate it. It is best to introduce him to small children as a puppy and allow them to grow up together. He is a moderate shedder who may need brushing several times a week.
Your Chizer hybrid is the result of the breeding of two purebred canine breeds, the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer. The Chihuahua is a purebred which originated in Mexico and can be traced back to at least the 9th century. It is believed by some that the current breed was originally a crossing of the Mexican “Techichi” and a tiny hairless breed brought by the Aztecs which originated in China. This was a mute breed at that time. There is, however, not enough evidence to support these beliefs, which brings us to the current belief that the Chihuahua is basically a dwarf pet dog which developed in ancient Mexico. The Miniature Schnauzer originates in Germany and is believed to be a combination of the larger Standard Schnauzer, Affenpinscher and Poodle, with perhaps a bit of Miniature Pinscher, Wire Fox Terrier and Zwergspitz contributing to the bio mix as well.
The Miniature Schnauzer was utilized as a farm dog, specially as a ratter, a task at which he excelled. Evidences of the Miniature Schnauzer can be traced back to at least the 1400’s. The Chizer hybrid was bred in the United States as a companion and pet. The actual date of origin is unknown but we know that it was officially recognized by the Designer Canine Registry in 2009. This hybrid is also recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Dog Registry of America and Designer Breed Registry. It is recognized by the names of Chizer and Schnauzi in these registries.
Your Chizer hybrid pet can take on the appearance traits of either or both of the parent breeds, the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer. Your pet will likely be a tiny dog with big ears, with a docked tail most likely and a long or short coat. He is more robust than he may appear, however, gaining an adult height of 6 to 14 inches tall and an adult weight of 2 to 15 pounds, depending on which parent breed had dominance in the gene pool. His head can be round, long or apple-shaped, with a black, well-developed nose and large round eyes on a short, pointed or square muzzle with a scissors or slight underbite. His ears can be large, pointed, erect or longer and floppy. Your Chizer will likely have a short neck on a slender body with either long or short legs and a tail which may be a natural longer length or have been docked. The coat will likely be short but can be longer, with softer hair on the head and slightly more coarse hair on the body. The colors of your pet might be white, black, black and brown, black and white, black and tan, brown, chocolate, cream, dark brown, golden, gray and tricolor.
The parent breeds of the Chizer, the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer, both are low to moderate shedders and will likely require brushing several times weekly with more frequently brushings during the natural shedding periods. This will be important for those homes having family members who are asthmatic or who have other breathing problems. Bathing is required only when needed. Ear checks and cleaning should be done once weekly to avoid infections. Teeth cleaning and dental checkups are also areas to be given more attention as with many canine breeds. Appropriate dental follow up and care will help to avoid periodontal disease and the resulting tooth loss.
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Your Chizer pet can have the temperament traits of either or both breed parents, the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer. He will likely be happy, sweet, playful, alert, gentle, tolerant, intelligent and bold. He can be a bit snappy with small children who tend to tease him and may not get along well with other animals and strangers. To moderate these traits, it is important to socialize him early in life. This hybrid will make a great addition to families without small children or in families who can train him as a pup to get along with small children. He can be shy of strangers but this also can be moderated with appropriate and early socialization. He will be a great watchdog, most likely following and watching every move when strangers are about and whose energy levels are seemingly endless. They will bond closely with their human family, being a giver of a multitude of “kisses” and desiring to be at your side at all times.
This cute and loving hybrid has seemingly endless energy but can do well in an apartment or condo living situation as long as they are exercised appropriately. They will also do well in a home with or without a fenced yard and can live in urban or rural environments. They can live in most warm climates but will shiver in the cold. Daily walks and physically and mentally challenging games of fetch and frisbee will provide your Chizer with his daily need for exercise. Daily exercise is very important as he has a tendency to gain weight which is unhealthy for him.
Written by Darlene Stott
Published: 10/16/2017, edited: 08/10/2021
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