Information on a Chihuahua & Pekingese Mix

Designer dogs have been around for quite some time. The aim of breeding designer dogs is to combine the best traits of both breeds. One such designer dog, the Chihuahua-Pekingese mix, is said to have both the gentleness of of the pekingese and the vibrant spirit of the Chihuahua.

  1. Name

    • Designer dogs typically have a name that combines the two parent breeds and often has a "cute" twist. For example, according to Designerdoggies, a cocker spaniel-poodle mix is called a cockapoo and a Labrador retriever-poodle mix is called a Labradoodle. However, as designer dogs are not official breeds, the names can change and differ. According to Designermixes, the most accepted name for the Chihuahua-Pekingese mix is a Cheeks. However, several other names sometimes applied to the mix are the Pek-A-Chi, Chipeke, and Pekachu.

    Personality

    • According to Designermixes, the cheeks is quiet and well-mannered, which comes from its Pekingese heritage. At the same time, because of its Chihuahua half, the Cheeks is also playful and expressive.

    Physical Appearance

    • According to GotPetsOnline, cheeks are usually long-haired, but they can also have short hair. They have wide, rounded heads and large, dark eyes. According to Designermixes, a Cheeks will weigh about 5 lbs. when it is fully grown. The Cheeks's ears can be either straight or floppy.

    Sociability

    • Because of its Chihuahua heritage, the cheeks is well-suited to playing with children and being a family dog. However, like other toy breeds, the cheeks can be wary of strangers. If not socialized with other dogs early, it can have problems interacting with them later in life. Because toy breeds often spend large amounts of time with their owners, cheeks can become very attached to one person in particular.

    Health

    • The Pekingese half of the heeks, according to Mydogbreed, could make the dog susceptible to breathing difficulties, eye problems and back sensitivities. Because of its Chihuahua heritage, these tendencies are offset. While Chihuahuas are hardy dogs for their size, the are susceptible to a common small-breed problem: luxation of the patella, where the dog's kneecap can become dislocated. According to Prouxchihuahuas, however, the condition can be genetic, so a well-bred cheeks should not be exceptionally predispositioned to the condition. Overall, the cheeks is a healthy dog as long as it is well cared for.