Standard

The Mi-Ki Standard

Skull:

The Skull should be of medium width and rounded in the front and between the ears, but not domed.

Stop:

The Stop, (the region where the muzzle joins the skull) should be well defined at a 90 degree angle.

Muzzle:

The muzzle should be no longer than 1/4 of the length of the head from the base of the skull to the tip of the nose. the shape of the muzze should be square with no wrinkles.

Nose:

The nose should be of medium size and flat on top. Black is the preferred, but can be self-colored on brown or lighter coated dogs. Must be black on white coated dogs.

Bite:

An even to slightly undershot bite is most desirable, but most definitely not overshot.

Ears:

Most preferred ears should be set slightly below the crown of the skull and carreid at such an angle that they wing out from head.

Faults:

Flat or domed forehead. A muzzle longer than the formula. A fine muzzle, abruptly thinner than the head, tapering to the nose. Wrinkled muzzle. Pinched nostrils. Color of nose other than black on a dark or white dog. Undershot bite with teeth showing, when mouth is closed. Eyes and Eye rings colored other than dark color on dark or white coated dog. Ears placed on the top of head pointing up. Scant amount of hair on ears. Missing teeth or retained baby teeth at maturity.

Neck:

The neck should be of medium length, never thick or too long.

Body:

The body should be square to slightly longer than the height. Backline level. Firm shoulders. Chest not wide or barreled with well-sprung ribs.

Tail:

Set high, heavily plumed and curved over back.

Legs:

FOREQARTERS-Straight, fine bonded, with elbows set close to body. Feet straight to minutely set outword.Toes straight and somewhat webbed. Dew claws optional.

HINDQUARTERS-Fine Boned and parallel to slightly angled outward when viewed from behind, but not excessively angled. Feet straight and toes same as on forefeet. Dew claws must be removed.

Faults:

Extremely long or too thick neck. Exceedingly long, roached or sagging back. Wide or barreled chest. Bowlegged forelimbs, feet sharply angled outward. Hind legs excessively turned in or out. Dew claws present on hind legs.

Coat:

Long and silky. May be slightly wavy, but not curly, wirery or wooly, covering entire body, including the legs.

Color:

All colors are permissible.

Weight:

Maximum of ten pounds at maturity. However, type and breed characteristics are of greater importance.

Height:

At no time to exceed ten inches at the shoulder. However type and breed charateristics are of greater importance.

Faults:

Short coat, undercoat of any type and coat other than silky and slightly wavy. If over 10 pounds and or 10 inches.

Temperments:

The Mi-Ki is an adaptable, intelligent non aggressive dog, whose only purpose is to serve man as a faithful companion. They are a gay little dog with no tendency towards nervousness or shyness.

Faults:

Excessive shyness.

Gait:

Light, smooth, free flowing action, and when viewed from the front and rear is straight and true.



					The Mi-Ki Standard

					Skull: The Skull should be of medium width and rounded in the front and between the ears, but not domed. Stop: The Stop, (the region where the muzzle joins the skull) should be well defined at a 90 degree angle. Muzzle: The muzzle should be no longer than 1/4 of the length of the head from the base of the skull to the tip of the nose. the shape of the muzze should be square with no wrinkles. Nose: The nose should be of medium size and flat on top. Black is the preferred, but can be self-colored on brown or lighter coated dogs. Must be black on white coated dogs. Bite: An even to slightly undershot bite is most desirable, but most definitely not overshot. Ears: Most preferred ears should be set slightly below the crown of the skull and carreid at such an angle that they wing out from head. Faults: Flat or domed forehead. A muzzle longer than the formula. A fine muzzle, abruptly thinner than the head, tapering to the nose. Wrinkled muzzle. Pinched nostrils. Color of nose other than black on a dark or white dog. Undershot bite with teeth showing, when mouth is closed. Eyes and Eye rings colored other than dark color on dark or white coated dog. Ears placed on the top of head pointing up. Scant amount of hair on ears. Missing teeth or retained baby teeth at maturity. Neck: The neck should be of medium length, never thick or too long. Body: The body should be square to slightly longer than the height. Backline level. Firm shoulders. Chest not wide or barreled with well-sprung ribs. Tail: Set high, heavily plumed and curved over back. Legs: FOREQARTERS-Straight, fine bonded, with elbows set close to body. Feet straight to minutely set outword.Toes straight and somewhat webbed. Dew claws optional. HINDQUARTERS-Fine Boned and parallel to slightly angled outward when viewed from behind, but not excessively angled. Feet straight and toes same as on forefeet. Dew claws must be removed. Faults: Extremely long or too thick neck. Exceedingly long, roached or sagging back. Wide or barreled chest. Bowlegged forelimbs, feet sharply angled outward. Hind legs excessively turned in or out. Dew claws present on hind legs. Coat: Long and silky. May be slightly wavy, but not curly, wirery or wooly, covering entire body, including the legs. Color: All colors are permissible. Weight: Maximum of ten pounds at maturity. However, type and breed characteristics are of greater importance. Height: At no time to exceed ten inches at the shoulder. However type and breed charateristics are of greater importance. Faults: Short coat, undercoat of any type and coat other than silky and slightly wavy. If over 10 pounds and or 10 inches. Temperments: The Mi-Ki is an adaptable, intelligent non aggressive dog, whose only purpose is to serve man as a faithful companion. They are a gay little dog with no tendency towards nervousness or shyness. Faults: Excessive shyness. Gait: Light, smooth, free flowing action, and when viewed from the front and rear is straight and true.





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