Designer puppies and cross breed dogs are what an experienced dog breeder can conjure. But he has to know his job and be trained for it, because otherwise he would not know how to get a successful crossing of purebred dogs. The Chihuahua mixed breeds are an example of designer dog breeds. When a dog breeder decides to cross purebred dogs he studies their genetics and their health problems. It is only with a correct cross of breeds that he can show results of healthy, intelligent and affectionate puppies that even have a long life expectancy. Before you make a choice about buying a puppy, especially if you want to choose from the Chihuahua mixed breeds, check out the credibility of the dog breeder. He should also be in a position to answer any questions that you have and perhaps help you to make your choice.

The American Canine Hybrid Club has officially recognized some hybrid crosses of purebred dogs. They have published a list of the ideal choices. The most common mix for Chihuahuas is the cross with the Pomeranian, which is called a Chiranian. The temperament of any hybrid cross normally has the characteristics of both the breeds. Unfortunately, not all breeds are purebred and so the new designer puppy could become a product of a multi generation cross, having the characteristics of more than two breeds.

The Chihuahua mixed breeds are generally an ideal combination of purebreds. The American Canine Hybrid Club has made fifteen suggestions of cross breeding for Chihuahuas. The crossbreeding is the job of the dog breeder and the results of the club are a study of several dog breeders who have a great deal of experience. When customers buy the designer puppies, they should be healthy and well socialized.

The cross breeding between the Chihuahua and other dogs gives rise to a totally new breed of dogs and each one has a different name. So the Terriers that are crossed with the Chihuahua are called Jack Chi, having been crossed with a Jack Terrier. The Rat-Cha gets its name because of the cross with the Rat Terrier and the Taco Terrier is the result of the cross with the Toy Fox Terrier. Another Terrier recommended for cross breeding with the Chihuahua is the Yorkshire terrier and the newly bred puppy is called the Chorkie.

The other recommendations of the Club are crossbreeds with the Dachshund, the Japanese Chin, the Maltese and also the MinPin and the Papillon. The cross breed of the poodle and the Chihuahua is called the Wapoo.

When there is cross breeding, such as with a Chihuahua mix, the puppy has the characteristics of both breeds. It is the job of the dog breeder to make an idealistic match, so that the new breed turns out to be healthy and can enjoy a long life. So it is hybrid vigor that each dog breeder is looking out for.

A cross breed of a poodle and a Chihuahua will give you a healthy, intelligent dog which is also playful and lovable. The first two traits belong to the Poodle and the last two to the Chihuahua and is one of the favorites of the Chihuahua mixed breeds.

The Chihuahua hails from Mexico and it is one of the smallest and oldest breeds of dogs in America. With its short legs and upright ears, it is a dog for the elite, because it is an expensive breed. So it is also called the royal dog of the Americans. It is very loyal to its companion and extremely possessive too. It is a frisky and lively dog, but very affectionate and strong-willed.