Mi-Ki — breed guide
A modern American companion breed from the 1980s, bred specifically to be calm and quiet — unusually non-yappy for a toy.
At a glance
- Group
- toy
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 2–5 kg (4–11 lb)
- Life span
- 13–16 years
- Coat
- Long, silky, fine coat
Living with a Mi-Ki
- Low energy — happy with gentle daily exercise.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Barely sheds.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Feels the cold.
Temperament
Placid · Gentle · Quiet · Cuddly
Health to watch
- Patellar luxation
- Dental disease
- Portosystemic shunt
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Mi-Ki good with kids?
Generally yes. Mi-Kis are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Mi-Ki good with cats?
Usually yes. Mi-Kis typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Mi-Ki need?
A gentle daily walk.
Can a Mi-Ki handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Mi-Ki's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.