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The Poochin is made from the cross between the Poodle and the Japanese Chin. This lovable fur dog is an excellent companion dog having a nature which is happy, quiet, and playful. A lot of physical activity is not needed by this breed, but on the other hand, enjoys being cuddled and long hours of lap time, thus becoming the ultimate choice for people who are less active.
Their life expectancy is 12-15 years
This breed is very affectionate and loves human interaction.
The Poochin is an excellent dog for senior people of singles who in their daily routine do not have either the ability or time to take them for rigorous exercises. However, this dog does need its share of physical activities, it may develop behavioral issues and also lead to weight gain. Taking the dog into the backyard for some walks and a little time of fetch and play is enough dosage of activity for this dog. The Poochin has a very accepting nature and socializing them early helps them to interact with strangers, children, and other animals. They are fond of kids and like playing with them.
Below are some health problems to which the Poochin can be at risk to as their parents suffer from the same, as no exact official data is available:
Major Concerns
Mitral Valve Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Minor Concerns
Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand\'s Disease
Addison\'s Disease
The maintenance of the Poochin totally depends on the volume of its coat. A heavier coat makes it difficult to groom and maintain. The amount of hair which they have in the coat makes it a necessity for the owners to brush them several times during a week such as to avoid tangles. Like its parent, the Poodle, the Poochin is also said to have hyperallergic qualities and is not known to shed a lot. Time to time baths need to be given to the dog as only brushing does not clean them from the dirt that they gather in their coat, it must, however, be noted that one must always us a hypoallergenic dog shampoo such that they do not develop skin issues. It is also advised to towel dry them after baths and to trim their nails once a month. It is advised to brush their teeth twice a week at least such that there is no dental infection.
This breed enjoys living indoors. They like to be outside for short amounts of time. They do well with children and other pets.
The ideal environment for a Poochin is a warm lap rather than outdoor activities. These low energy dogs love to be cuddled and loved making them easily adaptable to the life of an apartment as well. The Poochin does not need a lot of activity or exercise time. Playing indoors is enough for them as all they want is to please the family. They prefer a warm indoor climate and must be protected and paid more attention to during the cold climatic conditions.
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Age :
7 Years
Name:
Lacy
Color:
Black and White
Description:
Lacy is a very energetic Poochin. She enjoys taking small walks to the mailbox and sitting outside when it's a comfortable 75 degrees out. She hates being hot or cold. She is around 10 pounds and doesn't shed. Lacy does have some allergies to foods containing corn, soy, or wheat. When she eats the foods she is allergic to, she wheezes and cannot breath, occasionally she will throw up. She is friendly to other dogs as long as they don't sniff her or get in her way. She loves kids and babies. She has never bitten anyone or snarled at them. You can get in her face or take away food or treats and she will not make a fuss. It took us a while to housebreak her, however she got it after a while. When it came to teaching her tricks, she did fantastic! She loves to learn new things even to this day. She know about 7 ticks and 50 or more commands. Lacy is an extremely smart dog. If you are wanting a watch dog you might be out of luck here. For the first 5 years of her life Lacy would not even bark if someone knocked on the door or rang the doorbell. When I moved out of my parents home, she became much more protective. As of today, Lacy will bark when she thinks I'm in danger or when someone is at the door. However, once you let them in, they are best friends. She LOVES people. Im not sure there's one she doesn't like. Over all Lacy is the best dog I've had so far. However, all dogs are a lot of trouble. Be sure and plan out your decision to have a dog and understand the extremes you may have to go to in order for your poochin to be comfortable. *SHORT HAIR*
Age :
7 Years
Name:
Lacy
Color:
Black and White
Description:
Lacy is a very energetic Poochin. She enjoys taking small walks to the mailbox and sitting outside when it's a comfortable 75 degrees out. She hates being hot or cold. She is around 10 pounds and doesn't shed. Lacy does have some allergies to foods containing corn, soy, or wheat. When she eats the foods she is allergic to, she wheezes and cannot breath, occasionally she will throw up. She is friendly to other dogs as long as they don't sniff her or get in her way. She loves kids and babies. She has never bitten anyone or snarled at them. You can get in her face or take away food or treats and she will not make a fuss. It took us a while to housebreak her, however she got it after a while. When it came to teaching her tricks, she did fantastic! She loves to learn new things even to this day. She know about 7 ticks and 50 or more commands. Lacy is an extremely smart dog. If you are wanting a watch dog you might be out of luck here. For the first 5 years of her life Lacy would not even bark if someone knocked on the door or rang the doorbell. When I moved out of my parents home, she became much more protective. As of today, Lacy will bark when she thinks I'm in danger or when someone is at the door. However, once you let them in, they are best friends. She LOVES people. Im not sure there's one she doesn't like. Over all Lacy is the best dog I've had so far. However, all dogs are a lot of trouble. Be sure and plan out your decision to have a dog and understand the extremes you may have to go to in order for your poochin to be comfortable.
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Age :
14 months
Name:
Edward
Color:
white/cream
Description:
Edward is the sweetest dog..great with kids and other animals