The Pomchi is a recent designer breed of dog and has no known history. So we are left to analyse the parent dogs to trace their lineage. There is a disagreement as to where the Chihuahua originated - some say it was brought to Mexico by Spanish traders that hailed from China. Others state that they are a descendant of an ancient South American dog found in the 19th century which was called the Techichi. Either group could be right! During the 1850s the short hair Chihuahua was first discovered in the Mexican State of Chihuahua, where they got their name. These small dogs were brought to America during the 1800s and were registered with the American Kennel Club in 1904. The long haired Chihuahua is thought to have been a result of breeding the short hair with the Pomeranian or the Papillon. They are a confident dog, brave beyond their size, and have an alert nature much like a terrier. The Pomeranian was developed as a companion dog and originated in the province of Pomerania for which they were named. Originally a lot bigger in size (around 30 pounds) they were used for herding sheep, but become popular as a companion dog. Famous people such as Newton, Michelangelo, and Mozart enjoyed the company of the Pomeranian. A Princess from Pomerania married an English Prince during the 18th century and brought her two Poms with her. The rich became enamoured with the Pom, especially Queen Victoria who began to breed them to be smaller, at around 12 pounds. After her death, other breeders further reduced their size and increased the color. America saw its first Pomeranian in the 1880s. Outgoing, sociable and engaging, the Pomeranian set about winning the hearts of everyone it met.
The Pomchi is the result of crossing a Pomeranian with a Chihuahua. Small in size, the body is well proportioned and is slightly longer than it is in height. The round head has a delicate face with an elegant pointed muzzle and a dainty black nose. Teeth often meet in a scissors bite. The eyes are large and round, and the ears are erect with slight feathering on the edges. The legs are short, strong and slender, ending in small rounded paws. The coat may vary in texture and can be either single or double, depending on what parents genes have the most influence, and it can vary from short or long in length. But it should be soft, full and shiny. Elegant and regale, the Pomchi is blessed with good looks and a lovely nature.