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The Pomchi is a hybrid dog that is a crossbreed between the Chihuahua and the Pomeranian. Although this breed is not recognized by purebred organizations due to the fact that it is a mixed breed dog, it is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club.
The coat of the Pomchi may be single or double, depending on whether it takes after the Chihuahua or the Pomeranian. The outer coat of the Pomchi should be soft, full and shiny. The actual coat may be long or short. There may be some variations to a degree due to the fact that it is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. Prospective owners of the Pomchi should be aware of the fact that a male Pomchi will tend to shed once per year while the female Pomchi will shed after having given birth or while in heat.
The Pomchi typically has a round head with a muzzle becomes more narrow at the nose. The eyes of this breed tend to be large and round. Ears typically stand erect, testimony to the Chihuahua parentage. The Pomchi typically has short limbs and a long torso.
The Pomchi is an intelligent, energetic dog that is eager to learn as well as to please. This dog will become very loyal to its family. Pomchis typically will get along well with other animals and even other dogs, particularly if socialized well at an early age. While this dog will tend to get along well with children if they are gentle, prospective owners should not that this dog absolutely will not tolerate being mistreated and may bite if subjected to rough play or mistreatment. It is usually a good idea to supervise children when playing with the Pomchi due to the fact that this dog can be small in size and can be easily hurt by rough play. Also, they are not as stubborn as a pure bred Chihuahua.
The Pomchi is also active and will need exercise and play on a regular basis in order to be happy and healthy. It takes to training fairly well and does well in training due to its intelligence. The Pomchi is known for being confident as well as loyal to its family. It will bark to alert the family to the presence of others and will often make a good watchdog. While this dog likes to please owners it can also be somewhat stubborn.
The Pomchi is not known to have many serious health problems. It is a good idea for prospective owners to thoroughly investigate the parentage to determine whether either of the parents suffer from health problems and take the Pomchi in for regular health checkups to ensure ideal health. When provided with good care and regular checkups the average lifespan of the Pomchi should range between 12 and 18 years.
They also love cuddling!
It has been known to have issues with its teeth as well as its legs.
Like many hybrid breeds the Pomchi was developed to bring out the best of two breeds. In this case this was the Pomeranian and the Chihuahua. Over the last few years the Pomchi has become a sought after designer breed that is popular.
The Pomchi will require brushing multiple times per week. Brushing and combing will be essential in order to make sure the dog’s hair does not become matted. Owners should be aware that the skin on this dog tends to be delicate, so care should be taken to be gentle when brushing this dog. This dog will only need to be shampooed and bathed when necessary. A mild shampoo should be used in order to avoid skin problems. The Pomchi will also need to have good dental hygiene to avoid any dental health problems. At a minimum, the Pomchi will need to have its teeth brushed once per week. Owners may wish to brush more often. They are known to have over active tear ducts so nightly cleaning around the eyes is necessary. Allowing tear discharge buildup can be painful. The Pomchi does not require a lot of extensive exercise needs and will usually be able to get a sufficient amount of exercise on its own.
The Pomchi is so beautiful it is known to cry at it's own beauty, do not worry if your dog does this, simply provide calm reassurance that you too know your dog is beautiful.
The best environment for the Pomchi is one in which it can live indoors with its master and receive plenty of love and attention. This is not a dog that will do well living outdoors or being left alone for long periods of time. Training is usually a good idea with this dog to help prevent it from barking too frequently. While this dog does enjoy short walks and likes to play it does not require a large yard for its exercise needs, so it is ideally suited to condo or apartment life.
Prospective owners should be aware that the Pomchi is not a dog that tolerates cold conditions very well. If the dog will be outside in cold weather, a dog sweater or coat should be provided in order to prevent the dog from becoming chilled and developing a health problem.
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Hi there,
My pomchi did the exact same thing when we first got him. He is very connected to me. He did slowly start to get better, however he still does have little breakdowns when I leave only lasting for 15mins or so. I spoke with my trainer and she also said it was a good idea to have my husband to continue to build a connection with him. Also when I get home from work I don't pay attention to him for the first 10mins and he's calmed down a little more.
Now we're working on crate training for when we're out of the house...and that is a real treat!
Best of luck!
We have a pomchi also and ours did the same thing. We feed him food and treats that has no corn products in them and it went away
Somervillemike@comcast.net
I have a Pomchi puppy, about 6 months old, and a golden retriever... our pom does the same thing when she is playing with the big dog. I def do not think it's anything other than playing, maybe even a dominance thing.
Here is Cuco, my little pomchi. He is about 4 months old in the photo. Weighs about 5 lbs. So cute, loving and playful. He has only shedded once and now has a beautiful coat of shiny black and an under coat of cream.
Age :
10 months
Name:
Lola
Color:
White with black markings
Description:
She has longer legs than most Pomchi's and weighs 11 and a half pounds. Very smart she can be a lap dog and loves to rough house, a great little watch dog. All around great little dog, can be hardheaded but loves to learn new tricks.
Both her parents were Pomchi's she has traits from both of them..
Age :
3
Name:
sasha
Color:
brown tan white
Description:
love
Age :
3
Name:
sasha
Color:
brown tan white
Description:
my best girl
Age :
3yrs
Name:
Sasha Rae aka saucy
Color:
brown tan white
Description:
shes beyond smart and she listens to everything we say shes the love of my life,,, shes so small but if she hears something outside or neighbor dogs are outside she barks and lets them know shes the boss,, but she don't bark a lot usually when its for a reason,, I never knew I could love a pet like I do her!
Age :
2 months
Name:
Sadie
Color:
White
Description:
This little girl at 2 months weighs in at 2 lbs 6 ozs. Her mother is a red pom and her father is a rare blue Chihuahua. She is one of five siblings.
Age :
8 months
Name:
Buttercup
Color:
brown and white
Description:
3 pounds of energy. Shes also a rescue
Age :
1 yr
Name:
milo an rocky
Color:
white/brown
Description:
Brothers Milo long coat, Rocky short coat
Age :
1 year 5 months
Name:
JAX
Color:
white and cream
Description:
He is very active, loving, and a mama's boy.
Age :
10 months
Name:
peanut
Color:
tan/Brown
Description:
This is my ten month old pomchi..he is very happy, and loves to play,I am so happy I have him..he is a great dog!!
Age :
2
Name:
Bentley
Color:
fawn
Description:
I love this sweet boy. His hair is long and double coated, but I keep it cut short, he seems to be happier that way. Very energetic but very cuddly too.
Age :
6mnths
Name:
Benji
Color:
Blk & tan
Description:
Gorgeous,fun grt with everyone
Age :
15 Months
Name:
Macee
Color:
Red Coat
Description:
My little lover :) she is just the sweetest, precious little ball of fur. She makes the cutest little faces, poses and noises. She can bring even the hardest manliest men of them all and turn them into baby talking, saps that melt all over her.
Age :
year
Name:
widget
Color:
black white
Description:
Comits half sister
Age :
3months
Name:
comit
Color:
black white
Description:
Beautiful very small pomchi
Age :
7
Name:
Roxy
Color:
Red,white, black (party)
Description:
Grouchy, but sweet (moody)
Age :
2
Name:
Benjie
Color:
Blonde
Description:
Sweet loving dog.
Age :
2 years
Name:
Tater
Color:
Tan
Description:
This is Tater - So named because as a pup he was perfectly square like a Tater Tot. (Didn't hurt he was the same color as a Tater Tot as well!)
I love his affectionate personality and tail that curls over his back.
Pomchis are awesome!!
Age :
2 months
Name:
Marley
Color:
Tan
Description:
This is our families new puppy!! We are so excited.
Age :
11
Name:
chloe
Color:
tan and white
Description:
my little queen,smartest dog i have ever had.She speaks in little grunts and i have come to know what they mean...so i speak doglish.
Age :
3 months
Name:
nana
Color:
white brown
Description:
Nana is a 3 month old PomChi. She is very intelligent and sweet.
Age :
11 months
Name:
Barry
Color:
Black and white
Description:
Barry is my crazy Pomchi, I adopted him from the SPCA.
Age :
3
Name:
Cody
Color:
Red
Description:
My 3 yr old pomchi.
Age :
2 mo
Name:
Holly
Color:
Brown/White/Black
Description:
Just got this little sweetie as a christmas present!
Age :
8
Name:
Bobby and Sparky
Color:
Tan and White
Description:
Beautiful companions
Age :
8mths
Name:
ACE SMITH
Color:
blond, black, & white
Description:
HE IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND PLAYFUL DOG. I BOUGHT HIM FROM PETS AND PALS IN THE MALL IN ALBANY,GA. HE HAS A LOT OF ENERGY AND MY KIDS LOVE HIM. HE'S MY BABY.
Age :
8mths
Name:
ACE SMITH
Color:
blond, black, & white
Description:
HE HAS A BLOND BLACK AND WHITE COAT.HE IS VERY PLAYFUL LOTS OF ENERGY. HE LOVES TO WALK ON HIND LEGS. HE IS SUCH A LOVEABLE DOG.HE'S MY BABY.
Age :
10 months
Name:
Baci
Color:
tan/white
Description:
Found this angel by accident... thought he was a long hair chihuahua until i tried finding another one and none looked like him. A breeder finally tipped me off that he was 1/2 pom!
Age :
6 months in this photo
Name:
Scully
Color:
white/tan
Description:
Scully is loveble little dog. I got her at two months old. She is now 9 months. She is very smart and extremely loyal. I am very lucky to have such a joy in my life. I keep her on a lease at all times when outside because she loves to run and is very hard to catch!
Age :
12 weeks
Name:
Ross
Color:
black and brown
Description:
Pom Chi
Age :
10 months
Name:
Ross
Color:
black and brown
Description:
Pomchi
Age :
5
Name:
Cuddles
Color:
Black/Grey
Description:
Cuddles
Age :
5
Name:
Cuddles
Color:
Black/Grey
Description:
Cuddles is good natured, but protective of me. She loves to wear close and cuddle. Great lap dog.
Age :
5 mos.
Name:
Ahby
Color:
Sable/white
Description:
Ahby is now 5 mos old and is as cute as ever. We have his mom and dad,
so he has to compete with their personalities and habits. He is very lovable
and enjoys the company of my husband and I. He is almost the exact image
of his dad. Quite a yapper!
Age :
6 months
Name:
cali
Color:
black and tan
Description:
Very loving and happy...
.great family dog
Age :
2 years
Name:
Marley
Color:
Black with white
Description:
Female
Age :
2 years
Name:
Marley
Color:
Black with white
Description:
Female
Age :
2
Name:
Lola
Color:
red
Description:
Our pomchi. She's 4 pounds, 8 inches tall.
Age :
3
Name:
Miss Roxie
Color:
golden
Description:
Miss Roxie is my 3 year old Pomchi, she is the Diva of the house, a bit snobby and never barks at other dogs, ingact she ignores them, she can be a bit snobby. She loves chasing Squirrels but she is very Obedient. She is the love of my life and I am blessed to have her in my life.
Age :
3
Name:
Sugar
Color:
red
Description:
Sugar is a 3 yr. old Pomchi. She is very spunky and amusing. She is very protective and thinks she is 10 ft. tall and bullet proof. Alot of people thinks she looks like a little fox. This is by far the best dog I've ever owned.
Age :
2.5 months
Name:
king
Color:
red
Description:
very playful and loving little guy. a bit stubborn in the paper training.
Age :
9 weeks
Name:
King
Color:
reddish
Description:
Very active and cute. Loves to be cuddled.
Age :
1 year
Name:
SuzieQ
Color:
tan/white
Description:
SuzieQ is a sweet little girl who came to us through a rescue organization. She loves to play with he big borther, a Poshie named Blaze.
SuzieQ weighs around 9 pounds.
Age :
1 year
Name:
SuzieQ
Color:
Tan/white
Description:
We adopted SuzieQ through a local rescue organization.
She weighs about 9 pounds.
Age :
1 year
Name:
gizmo
Color:
brown
Description:
gizmo is my baby .he is very sweet and loves to cuddle and just be around people he is very smart and love other dogs as well
Age :
3 months
Name:
Chico
Color:
Sable
Description:
Mostly Pomeranian with long haired chihuahua. White undercoat with sable
brown back and tail.
Age :
3 years
Name:
Adillia Anne
Color:
Blonde/golden
Description:
Addy is all dressed up and nowhere to go
Age :
3 years
Name:
Adillia Anne
Color:
Blonde/golden
Description:
Absolitely the most lovable/loved dawg in the world! She love to be with her papa wherever I go. She has been certified as a service animal and we go to the VA and rest homes to share her love with sick lonely people, We call her Addy and she loves everyone. Definately the smartest girl I ever met! She is my dawgher!
Age :
1 year
Name:
Achilles
Color:
red and white
Description:
Achilles was adopted from Ok-Sav-a-Dog. He loves long walks and enjoys running. He loves his Kong toys as he is an avid chewer. He was easy to house break so we think he was abandoned by somebody. He is not completely trained yet but we are working on him.
Age :
3
Name:
Buster
Color:
Tan, white, a bit of black
Description:
Buster was given to me by two people that couldn't sell him because he was "ugly". Well he's anything but ugly and he's extremely intelligent. He can go get slippers, ring a bell if he wants to go out, and he actually gives hugs by placing his head on your shoulder.
Age :
5 Months
Name:
Sooki
Color:
tan and silver
Description:
very loyal, loving, and gental. The best breed fitted for my family very pleased!!!
Age :
9 months
Name:
Rosie Raye
Color:
white tan
Description:
She is SO playful and fun! She loves rides in the car and her best friend is a big orange cat. Best temperment in any dog I"ve ever had and she is so loyal.
Age :
4
Name:
Daisy
Color:
red/white
Description:
The sweetest, most well behaved dog. Loves everyone
Age :
4
Name:
Daisy
Color:
Red
Description:
Sweet, smart, gets along with other dogs and loves people and children. when I have guests she is so happy, she is besides her self. She has about 30 "babies" and loves to play.
Age :
1 1/2 years
Name:
Gidgyt
Color:
multi
Description:
Wonderful girl...we just brought her home from the dog shelter and very happy with her personality
Age :
2.5 years
Name:
Sooty
Color:
Black
Description:
Sooty is a really sweet little dog. She is intelligent and has been fully trained.
She LOVES nothing mroe that to run after a ball and retrieve it...she is obsessed by this. She has to be touched and will resort to cute tricks in order to get a pat...we love this.
Age :
5 months
Name:
Charlie
Color:
Cream
Description:
I'm in LOVE!! No other breed of dog compares to the "Pomchi". So lovable, loyal and smart. Spoilt rotten. Loves sticking his head out the car window, fetching, chewing his toys and is fantastic with our Labrador and two cats. THE BEST BREED EVER!! Question for other Pomchi owners? Do you think his ears will ever stand completely erect?
Age :
7 months
Name:
Niko
Color:
red
Description:
My little Niko
Age :
7 months
Name:
NIKO
Color:
red
Description:
My cuddle Bug, Pomchi pup Niko, Loves to be the perfect lap dog and to be on the raod with me where ever i go.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Cookie
Color:
White / Tan
Description:
Cookie is full of energy and although she is smart, she has a short attention span. She keeps us going, but is so sweet and full of love, you can't help but love it!
Age :
5 months.
Name:
Harvey-ChiChi
Color:
Brown and black
Description:
Very loving, affectionate pup, he takes after his dad, the long haird chihuahua more than the mother of whom is Pomeranion, he has the two coats of fur, which are really the only similarities he has with the mother pom. He is quite leggy, has long legs for a pomchi.
He's very intelligent, and was house trained very quick. He loves playing with other dogs, but can get a bit grumpy and snappy when he wants too. He doesn't like the post man, or sounds outside at night such as cars passing.
He's constantly wanting attention and to play, he makes the perfect pet.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Reese
Color:
Brown & Orange
Description:
This is my little Reese. His mother is a purebred chihuahua and his father a purebred toy pomeranian. He weighs 3.9lbs at 4 months, and will most likely be 6 lbs at the absolute maximum. He is highly intelligent, loving, loyal, and energetic.
Age :
2
Name:
Foxxy
Color:
Red
Description:
Loving, energetic, just a big baby.
Age :
7 Mos
Name:
Lola Bunney
Color:
Fawn
Description:
A very loyal and loving dog, however extremely over-protective. Surprisingly intelligent and a quick learner (When she wants to be).
Age :
3
Name:
Freddy
Color:
brown and black
Description:
My lil demon pup
Age :
3
Name:
Freddy
Color:
brown and black
Description:
I don't own him...He owns me:)
Age :
8 weeks
Name:
Bisou
Color:
sable
Description:
My gorgeous Pomchi baby!
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
Podge
Color:
black, tan & brown
Description:
This is my new puppy, that I get in a weeks time. I think Pomchis are absolutely gorgeous :) Any tips on training would be great though as I'm reading up on training. As you can tell by his name he is on the Podgy side, but absolutely adorable.
Age :
7 months
Name:
Williow
Color:
Gold/White
Description:
Willow is 7 months old. She weighs 4lbs, the vet said thats how big she will be. Her mom is a chihuahua and her dad is a pomchi.
Age :
6 months
Name:
Rocky
Color:
Tan
Description:
Rocky sleeping(finally)
Age :
19 WEEKS
Name:
SABASTIAN
Color:
RED
Description:
WELL I THINK MY BABY LOOKS LIKE A FOX ,WHEN HE WAS A BABY HE HAD A COAT OF BLACK BROWN BEIGE NOW AT THIS AGE HE IS REDISH BROWN .VERY GOOD TEMPERMANT PLAYFUL LOVES ATTENTION AND LOVES SUN IN FACE .
Age :
18 weeks
Name:
Sabastian
Color:
red
Description:
Sabastian is very good natured puppy ,doesnt bark hardly at all .he is very nosey and likes to get into things he shouldnt . very spoiled loves to sleep in bed with daughter .love the sun and warm weather .
Age :
6 months
Name:
Ernie
Color:
brown
Description:
Ernie looks more like this mom, the pomerain. He very friendly with my 3 year old daughter, and would rather obey her than me. His favorite toy is his squeaky duck. He's very loveable puppy and loves to give kisses.
Age :
N/A
Name:
Yogi Bear
Color:
Sable
Description:
Sweet, loving, very charismatic. He is a furrball of energy and is constantly wanting to play. Just recently got him to start sleeping through the night without crying too much. He's just like a baby :)
Age :
8 months
Name:
Yogi
Color:
Sable
Description:
I became the mother of Yogi when he was 5 and a half weeks old. At the time all he wanted to do was cat nap all day, but he was the cutest little bundle of fur I'd ever seen. 6 and a half months later and now my little monster is so full of energy and is definitely a character. His favorite game is fetch. Fetch wasn't something we had to teach him to do, he just naturally does it. He has also learned such commands as sit, up (on hind paws), and down (lay down). He is so smart! He definitely has completed my family. He is so loving and constantly wants attention, which is perfectly fine by me. His best friend is a cat named Bynx and a one year old little girl named Shyanne. You couldn't ask for a better dog.
Age :
1.5 years
Name:
Scruffy
Color:
Black and white
Description:
Scruffy is a year and a half old pomchi. He was difficult to house train but easy to train to play fetch. his best friend is a 5 month old black lab named kaydo ( also listed under the labs on this site). they play well with one another and enjoy each others company. since gettin the lab scruffy has been easier to house train as he always wants to be with his buddy!!!!!
Age :
2 1\2 months
Name:
Lady
Color:
black, white with brown
Description:
Pomchi
Age :
7 months
Name:
Fiona Pop!
Color:
champagne
Description:
Fiona is 7 months old in this photo. She is a bundle of energy and good will, and she makes me smile every day. Her mother is Pomeranian and her father is long-haired Chihuahua. Her color and markings seem to be fairly common for this mix. All of her brothers and sisters were the same color, but she is the only one who has the long Pom hair.
Age :
14 months
Name:
Alfie
Color:
Black
Description:
A black adult.
Age :
14 months
Name:
Alfie
Color:
Black
Description:
Alfie is a loving and loyal pet. He has responded well to training and is most definitely part of our family. We have only had him about 2 months and as an adolescent dog he has settle straight in. He likes lots of love and attention. He goes for a walk every night for at least a mile. However he never gets excited to do so. When he is out though he walks well on his lead and seems to enjoy the experience.
Age :
19 months
Name:
Brandy
Color:
black with tan legs & markings
Description:
this pic is Brandy @ 2 months. When we recieved her she wieghed in @ vet 2 days later @ 1.8 lbs, she was the runt of her liter & the only black pup.
Age :
19 months
Name:
Brandy
Color:
black with tan legs & markings
Description:
Female ,very loyal & spoilt,huge part of our family.even though we call her a mommys girl!! A sweet wonderful addition to our family, cannot imagine her not with us. She is now 6.3 lbs
Age :
3
Name:
Mr. Man
Color:
red, black and white
Description:
Mr. Man is a spunky, spoiled baby. He looks like a little German Shephard and acts like one too. He doesn't like anyone other than his immediate family and everyone else loves him. He gets along great with our cocker and the cat is his best friend. He hasn't bit anyone yet but he's only three. My husband bought him for my birthday and he's my little Mr. Man.
Age :
11 months
Name:
Buddy
Color:
red
Description:
Buddy loves to play,but will snuggle on the couch for hours! He is very alert and makes a great watchdog.
Age :
at 4 months
Name:
Lois and Lucy
Color:
white / brown and tan
Description:
Lois (left) and Lucy. Pomchis
Age :
5 months
Name:
Lois
Color:
white
Description:
Lois was adopted from a neglectful overbreeder.She is a pomchi. She was weak and cover in fleas and bites when we picked her up at six weeks old. She is now full of energy and a complete love bug. Her favirote spot is the arm or back of the couch next to or on top of my husband or I. She is doing fairly well at potty training, but has learned to sit and play catch.
Age :
1 year 1mth
Name:
Taco
Color:
tan/white
Description:
Taco is a very smart dog..he knows lots of tricks & learns very easy..Tacao loves to run and play with his rabbit..hes a good dog and a loyal friend...
Age :
3 months
Name:
niko
Color:
cream
Description:
niko is very playful and fun-loving. he has learned simple commands easily. although i am still teaching him not to bark, he only does it for protection of me and himself. he loves to chew on toys and bones!
Age :
17 months
Name:
Cinnamon
Color:
Cinnamon and Sugar
Description:
Cinni is our only girl in a family of three Dogs. She can be a real girlie or a real tomboy. She is great tempered, active, and well behaved sweetie. She is pregnant with four pups in this pic. This will be her first pregnancy.
Age :
3
Name:
Tippy
Color:
Tan
Description:
a very loving, playful puppy who enjoys walks and rides on my bike or in the car.
Age :
7months maybe older
Name:
tommy
Color:
tan
Description:
Tommy is a young pomchi that I brought about a month ago he's a friendly but lively little dogg
Age :
4
Name:
Tispy
Color:
red
Description:
Tipsy is a 4 year old pomchi and is much loved by his family. He looks like a red fox.
Age :
12
Name:
Yoda
Color:
reddish tan
Description:
chihuahua and pom mix
Age :
8 weeks
Name:
Cricket
Color:
Merles
Description:
New litter of Pomchi.... one little fuzzy boy
dad is a Orange Sable 3lbs & mom Is a Black Brindle 9lb Chihuahua
