Pekingese Chihuahua Mix is a designer dog breed between Pekingese and Chihuahua dog breeds. Both Pekingese and the Chihuahua are purebred toy breeds that make perfect family companions. Wondered what pops out of this mix? A super cute Pekingese Chihuahua Pup, a beautiful designer toy breed. Also popularly called Cheeks, they are playful, well-mannered, loyal, and friendly pets that fit well into smaller homes and apartments.
The Chihuahua Parent breed is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua in the 1850s and is the world’s smallest dog. The Chihuahua is also the national dog of Mexico. Although a toy breed, they are feisty and alert. They are also called “purse dogs.” The other parent breed Pekingese is a toy breed that originated in China. They were favored by the royals of imperial China and were named after the City of Peking (Beijing). These tiny tots were bred as lap dogs as well as companion dogs. Pekingese are intelligent, loyal, and always carry the royalty in their sleeve. Pekingese Chihuahua Mixes love food and playtime, but they love their humans more.
Other Names: Pek-a-chi, Pee-chi, Pekachi, Pikachu,cheeks
Breed Recognition: ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club, DBR = Designer Breed Registry, DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club, DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc., IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry.
Pekingese Vs Chihuahua: A Comparison
Features
Pekingese
Chihuahua
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Origin
Ancient China
Mexico
Height
7-8 inches
6 – 9 inches
Weight
7-12 pounds
3 – 6 pounds
Size
Medium
Small
Group
Toy dogs
Companion dogs
Children Compatibility
medium
High
Family Compatibility
Low
High
Pets Compatibility
High
Low
Barking Level
High
Low to medium
Shedding Level
High
Low
Hypoallergenic
No
No
Grooming Needs
High
HIgh
Overall Health
Medium
Low
Energy
Low
Medium
Exercise Needs
Medium
low
Trainability
Difficult
Easy
Activities
Lap Dogs, and Toy dogs
Watch dogs, companion dogs
Complication in breeding
Low
no
Litter Size
2-4
1-3 puppies
Lifespan
9-10 years
10-18 years
Other Names
Chinese spaniel, lion dogs, peke, Peking Lion Dog, Peking Palasthund, Pelchie dog
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Pekingese Chihuahua Personality
The Pekingese Chihuahua mix has characteristics that are common in both parents. The coat is short, dense, varies for each puppy, and their coat color includes black, blue, cream, red, white, or a mix of all. Cheeks puppies grow around 8-14 inches and weigh about 5 pounds. They inherit the Chihuahua’s dome-like head and Pekingese’s flat, broad skull. They have a dense undercoat and are double layered with soft fur. The ears, tail, feet are feathered by soft fur. They have lovely round and dark eyes. Cheeks puppies get their appearance based on the parent gene they inherit. Pekingese Chihuahua mix doggies are super cute pooches tiny enough to get snuggled inside a basket or tucked in a blanket to be carried anywhere.
Friendliness Overview
Affection level
High
Family-friendly
High
Kid-friendly
High
Dog-friendly
High
Stranger-friendly
Medium to high
Adaptability Overview
Good for apartment living
high
Good for new owners
Medium to high
Sensitivity level
High
Tolerates being alone
Medium
Cold tolerance
Low to Medium
Heat tolerance
Low to Medium
Pekingese Chihuahua Temperament
Pekingese Chihuahuas are affectionate, gentle, and friendly dogs. Cheeks are as cute as their names sound and have numerous impressive traits. They love to sit on their owner’s lap and cuddle. They get along well with children and other pets and totally love to play with children and pets. They communicate with their humans by barking, growling, and body language. They are loyal, loving, and low-energy dogs best fit for small spaces and apartments. They are also guarding dogs and bark at any movement or sudden voices. These sweet little pooches are timid and need a confident parent who can be protective and keep them safe.
Pekingese Chihuahua Training
The Pekingese Chihuahua mix is as stubborn as its parent breed, and training can be difficult. Like any other dog breed, they require early socialization and proper training. They are obedient, and with positive reinforcement, Cheeks become the perfect pooch to live with. They love being around people and treats, and cuddles do wonders while training.
Trainability Overview
Easy to train
medium
Intelligence
Medium to high
Prey to drive
Low
Mouthiness tendencies
Low to medium
Barking and Howling tendencies
Medium
Wanderlust tendencies
Medium
Pekingese Chihuahua Mix Exercise Needs
Pekingese Chihuahua mixes are averagely energetic dogs and require 20-30 minutes of daily exercise. They love to play with toys, walk and run. They are also good at agility, obedience, and canine games. Daily walking with some backyard space to run is ideal for keeping them fit and healthy.
Exercise Needs Overview
Energy level
Low to medium
Exercise needs
medium
Intensity
Medium
Playfulness
High
Pekingese Chihuahua Mix Grooming
Pekingese Chihuahua dogs are easy to groom, depending on their coat type. The short-haired pooches need minimal grooming while longer ones need trimming often. They can be brushed thrice a week and bathed once a week. However, daily brushing helps to keep the fur from knots and tangles. Ears should be cleaned and regularly checked as they are prone to ear problems. Brush their teeth daily to prevent plaque and other dental problems. Also, clean their eyes and trim their nails as a part of regular grooming needs.
Grooming Overview
Easy to groom
Medium to high
Drooling tendencies
Low
Amount of shedding
Medium to high
Pekingese Chihuahua Health
Pekingese Chihuahuas are healthy dogs and may not develop any health concerns. But it always helps to know when to take your pup to the vet.
General health
Medium
Weight gain tendencies
Medium to high
Size
Small
Patellar Luxation: It is also known as “slipped stifles,” a common problem in small dog breeds that is caused when the patella, which has three parts-the femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap), and tibia (calf) — is not correctly bounded. This leads to lameness in the leg or an abnormal gait, like a hop or a skip. This condition is caused by birth, although the actual misalignment or luxation does not always occur much later. The rubbing caused by patellar luxation leads to arthritis. There are four patellar luxation grades, ranging from phase I, an occasional luxation causing unstable lameness in the joint, to grade IV, where the turning of the tibia is heavy, and the patella cannot be realigned manually. This gives your dog a bow-legged appearance. Uphill grades of patellar luxation may require surgery.
Hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia is a disorder that can affect several tiny dog breeds, including Corgis. When a dog’s blood sugar level drops too low, hypoglycemia occurs. This occurs most frequently after an exercise session, when the dog skips a meal, or when the dog witnesses an exciting occurrence. If you suspect your dog is suffering from hypoglycemia, make an appointment with your veterinarian right once.
Allergies: Few dogs suffer from various allergies, differing from contact allergies to food allergies. Allergies in dogs are similar to those in humans. If your German Shepherd dog is scratching, licking at their paws, or rubbing their face a lot, suspect that they have an allergy and take them to the vet.
Dental Disease: It affects 80% of pets by the age of two. It causes tartar build-up on the teeth, infection of the gums and roots, and in extreme cases, loss of teeth and damage to the kidneys.
Infections: Canines are prone to bacterial and viral diseases such as rabies, parvo, and distemper. You can prevent the viral infection by vaccinating based on the dog’s age.
Parasites: Dogs can be infested with worms, bugs, fleas, and ticks that can get into their systems through unclean water, contaminated soil, or bitten by an infected mosquito. It can also be transmitted to you and your family. Symptoms include discomfort, pain, and even death.
Eye Defects
Deformed Eyes (Small Microphthalmia): Animals suffering from this deformation develop smaller eyes as the nictitating membranes cover their eye socket or sockets. For this reason, they may be confined to an eye or both.
Missing Eye or Eyes (Anophthalmia): This congenital disability occurs when one or both eyes are missing. At times, the eyes may have been formed but exist so deep inside the eye socket that the nictitating membrane covers them.
Wandering Eye: This condition is characterized by eye degeneration which causes the lens to be liquefied.
Cataracts: The condition causes cloudiness on the eye lens, which can lead to blindness.
Starburst Pupil (Coloboma): This deformation may be associated with deafness and blindness. It is similar to an eye cleft. This condition may also lead to cataracts in dogs.
Jagged Pupils: Dogs suffering from this defect are sensitive to light as their pupils have irregular edges.
Blindness: Lack of eyesight in one or both the eyes
Corectopia: This condition doesn’t affect the dogs severely but may get associated with other issues. In this condition, the pupils of the eye droop below their normal position.
Cherry Eye: When the glands under your canine’s eyelid protrude, it appears like cherry and has to be removed surgically.
Dry Eye: This painful condition dries the affected eye or creates a blue haze due to the insufficient production of tears. It can be treated with proper medication or teardrops.
Entropion: Entropion is when the eyelid rolls inward, irritating the eyeball from eyelashes rubbing on the surface. In critical cases, entropion can cause a corneal ulcer. The treatment for this disease is surgical.
Osteochondrosis of Knees and Shoulders: The condition of improper cartilage growth in the elbow, knees, and shoulder joints. The stiffness of the joints makes it unable to move or bend its elbows and knees. Osteochondrosis can be detected in puppies as early as four to nine months. Overfeeding of formulas causes this disease.
Spay or Neuter: In spay, the ovaries or uterus in females is removed, and in the neuter, the testicles of the male dogs are removed. It eliminates the possibility of pregnancy or fathering unwanted puppies and decreases the likelihood of certain types of cancer.
Pekingese Chihuahua Mix Diet and Nutrition
Pekingese Chihuahua Mix are high-bred dogs and need a large quantity of high-quality food. They should eat 4-6 cups of meals every day. Each puppy is distinctive, and the correct amount and quality of food depend on their age, weight, activity level, health, and more. The meals can also be split into two 2 cups daily. Cheeks pups can be given dry food, wet food, or a combination of both. Never hesitate to consult a vet to meet your doodle’s dietary requirements to keep them happy and healthy.
Pekingese Chihuahua Living Condition
Pekingese Chihuahuas love to be around their humans. They can adapt to apartments or homes with bigger yards and farms as long as they are with their family. These hybrids love outdoor activities like walking, running, playing, and hiking.
Pekingese Chihuahuas love the attention of their pet parents and suffer separation anxiety when left alone. They are fond of playing with kids and other pets. Cheeks do not tolerate heat and get cold in cold temperatures.
Adding a Pekingese Chihuahua to Your Family
Things to remember before adding a Pekingese Chihuahua to your family
It is best to get a Pekingese Chihuahua mix breed from a reputable breeder to prevent unavoidable circumstances like health disorders and provide you with vaccination certificates. It is best to check with the puppy’s parents to ensure his health and happiness. Always remember the following red flags to avoid backyard breeders and puppy mills.
Puppies are available round the year.
You can choose a range of litter that is always available.
One will be promised any puppy they want.
Payment can be made online without looking at the puppy.
The breeder does not invite you to visit the puppy and its parents but promises door delivery.
