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| Appearance: |
The Chizer is a tiny dog with large ears. The tail is usually docked. They come in either a long or short coated variety. The dog is more robust than he looks, with a level back, and legs coming down straight and square.
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| Life Expectancy: |
The life expectancy of a Chizer is around 15 years.
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| Size: |
The Chizer can grow to be between 6 to 14 inches tall and weigh between 2 to 15 pounds.
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| Characteristics: |
The Chizer makes a good watch dog and mouse catcher.
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| Temperament: |
The Chizer is playful, happy,alert, sweet, gentle, tolerant, loving, intelligent, bold and saucy. They may tend to snap at teasing children, especially if they were not properly socialized to them at a young age, after all some are too tiny to get away. Since the temperament of this breed can be quite variable, select a puppy from parents whose temperament you enjoy.
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| Family Dog: |
The Chizer is makes a great family pet but is not recommended for families with small children.
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| Companionship: |
The Chizer makes a very loyal companion dog. They do need to be around people a good deal of the time. They like to keep close to their owners following their every move especially when strangers are present.
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| Head: |
The head of the Chizer can be long, rounded or apple-shaped. Chizer puppies are often born with a soft spot or molera like the Chihuahua which usually closes up with age.
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| Nose: |
The Chizer has a well-developed black nose.
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| Ears: |
The Chizer has large, pointed ears that should be held erect.
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| Muzzle: |
The Chizer has a short, pointed or square muzzle.
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| Teeth/Bite: |
The teeth of the Chizer meet in a scissors bite.
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| Body: |
The Chizer has a long, lean body.
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| Tail: |
The tail of the Chizer may be docked or left long and natural.
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| Color: |
The coat of the Chizer can be cream and white in color.
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| Coat: |
The coat of the Chizer is often short-haired but there is also a a long-haired variety. The coat very soft on the head and slightly coarser on the body.
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| Shedding: |
The Chizer is an average shedder.
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| Grooming: |
The smooth, short-haired coat should be gently brushed occasionally or simply wiped over with a damp cloth. Clip out any knots. Bathe both types about once per month, taking care not to get water in the ears. Trim around the eyes and ears with blunt-nosed scissors and clean the whiskers after meals.
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| Training: |
The Chizer may be difficult to house-train outdoors. Many owners simply paper train their Chizers.
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| Behavior: |
The Chizer is an extremely sweet, bright-eyed, intelligent, tolerant and gentle dog even to children. They are bright eyed, intelligent. They love to cuddle. They can be a little nervous and shy of strangers and other dogs. They should be well-socialized as a puppy to avoid this and other behavior issues as an adult.
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| Barking: |
The Chizer may bark a lot but it is not typically a yappy barker.
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| Feeding: |
The Chizer should be fed lightly as they tend to gain weight. They may have a sensitive stomach and be prone to gastric disturbances and pancreatitis.
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| Weather: |
The Chizer hates the cold and may shiver when cold.
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| Allergies: |
The Chizer may develop allergies to dog foods containing red meat. When switched to a different food they should do fine.
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| Exercise: |
Although it is tempting to carry these dainty creatures about; these are active little dogs, who need a daily walk.
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| Living Arrangements: |
The Chizer is fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
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| Health: |
Because of his short nose, the Chizer tends to wheeze and snore. Although some are prone to suffer from kidney stones, liver disease, skin disorders, von Willebrand's disease, diabetes, liver ailments and cysts. Prone to slipped stifle, gum problems, colds, stress, and rheumatism. Eyes of breeding stock should be checked for this. They may have a sensitive stomach and be prone to gastric disturbances and pancreatitis.
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