Can a long hair chihuahua breed with a male pomeranian?

Answer 1

yes

This is a hybrid breed named a Pomchi or Chiranian. These dogs are recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club. As part of the AKC partners program they can compete in agility competitions.

There are many sites dedicated to this hybrid. As a Pomchi/Chiranian owner I have listed one that seems most accurate and comprehensive.

http://www.greatdogsite.com/hybrids/details/Pomchi

I have included my description of the breed below.

The Chiranian is a loyal, sweet and intelligent dog. Although they may have individual temperaments, they are naturally good-natured, protective dogs that enjoy being close to their family. Being courageous, they are acceptable watch dogs. They will let you know when someone is near the house. Chiranians can be social and get along well with other dogs and cats and children, if treated fairly. A gentle hand is necessary with this breed. Chiranians respond well to positive reinforcement. They do/will not respond to harsh words or yelling. In fact, being a sensitive breed, they tend to get confused when harshly corrected which may be interpreted as disobedience.

There are many variations in the coat type of both parent breeds so Chiranian can be closer in appearance to the Pomeranian or the shorter coated Chihuahua. In crossing a Pomeranian with a longer coated Chihuahua the coat will be more Pomeranian in appearance. When crossing a short coated Chihuahua with a Pomeranian a short coat can result.

Recent genetic research i.e. http://www.vetgen.com/canine-coat-color.html has located the gene for coat length. They now have tests that detect the recessive allele that results in long coats. They now know that dogs with short coats can carry a hidden "long coat" allele they can now detect. When this marker is present in both parents a dog with a short coat can produce offspring with long coats. This hidden allele may contribute to a higher number of long coated Chiranian.

Virtually all colors are acceptable including merles, solids and parti-colors. The long coat is typically very fluffy and stands out from the body while the shorter coated members of the group have a sleek coat. Both varieties are moderate seasonal shedders with slightly heavier shedding in the spring and summer months. The male tends to be a seasonal shedder but the female may also shed after giving birth and while in heat . As there are single and double coated Chiranians, owners that desire less shedding should select a single coated dog which sheds very little in comparison to the longer haired type.

With a strong desire to please, this breed is very easy to train. This includes potty training and tricks. The Chiranian enjoys playing with people and their toys. They especially enjoy tug of war and retrieving.

All dogs are domesticated and like any other breed the Chiranian should not be kept outside in extreme weather conditions. Similar to children, because of their size, the Chiranian is especially susceptible to health risks related to exposure.

As long as you are willing to provide fun and exercise this dog is suited for apartment living. But they also love to be outdoors. They enjoy a yard to play in and love to hunt in the yard and on walks.

The Chiranian is a small breed and require steps/ramps to get up into the bed or on furniture. They also tend to have long backs which make them susceptible to serious, even fatal injuries.

Because of their good temperament, loyalty, intelligence and playfulness, this hybrid is becoming very popular. Although there are many breeders there are also many Chiranian rescues waiting for adoption.