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Chonzer |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
France / Belgium <> Germany -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Chonzer |
| The Chonzer is a hybrid of a Bichon Frise and a Miniature Schnauzer. As such, it can inherit traits of appearance, personality and temperament from one or both of the breed's parents. Your Chonzer pet will probably be an affectionate, loving, kind, energetic and protective companion dog who will be like your shadow. This hybrid is a low-maintenance, low-loss dog and is hypoallergenic. |
History of the Chonzer |
| The Chonzer hybrid, the result of a cross between the Bichon à poil frisé and the Schnauzer dwarf, can adopt the physical and temperamental characteristics of one or both of its parent breeds. The Chonzer hybrid is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Designer Dogs Kennel Club, the Dog Registry of America, Inc. and the International Canine Registry. This hybrid dog has become very popular, its size making it perfect for virtually any senior, living in any apartment, condo or family home, whether urban or rural. Your Chonzer hybrid originated in the USA, but the date of origin is unknown. However, the parent breeds have been around for several centuries. |
A little of the Bichon frise |
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| The Bichon frise parent breed originated in France, Spain and Belgium, and is thought to be related to the water spaniel, found before the 1300s in Spain, by the 1300s loved by the Italians and by the French by the 1500s and was bred for companionship. Later, they spent some time in the limelight, working as circus show dogs. Once the third most popular dog in the USA. | ||
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| Standard of the Bichon frise | ||
A little of the Miniature Schnauzer |
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| The Miniature Schnauzer originated in Germany and is thought to be a combination of the larger Standard Schnauzer, Affenpinscher and Poodle, with perhaps a little Miniature Pinscher, Wirehaired Fox Terrier and Pomeranian Loulou also contributing to the biological mix. The Miniature Schnauzer was used as a farm dog, particularly as a ratter, a task in which it excelled. Evidence of the Miniature Schnauzer dates back at least to the 1400s. | ||
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| Standard of the Miniature Schnauzer |
Appearance of the Chonzer |
| Your Chonzer hybrid is a medium-sized dog with a well-muscled body, but not heavy or hoarse. Adult height is between 25.5 and 40.5 centimeters and weight between 11 and 16 kilos. This hybrid will have a thick outer coat that can range from wavy to curly, with a soft undercoat. The muzzle will probably resemble the Schnauzer side of the family, while the head shape will be more like the curly-coated Bichon side. The ears will be longer and folded, hanging close to the head. Both parent breeds have compact, round, cat-like feet. They will have a scissor bite and dark eyes. Your Chonzer will probably have a salt-and-pepper-colored coat as a puppy, which may turn white with gray as your pet ages. Your Chonzer may also be brown, black or chocolate. |
Temperament of the Chonzer |
| Your Chonzer family pet, being a mix of Bichon Frise and Miniature Schnauzer, may inherit personality traits from one or both parent breeds. That said, you're likely to get a dog that's gentle, affectionate, loving and loyal, cheerful, playful, responsive, alert, friendly and intelligent. Your Chonzer will be good with your children as well as with the family cat, but precautions should be taken when your dog is around young children who may tend to push and prod him, injuring him. Both parent breeds offer a high hunting heritage, so be careful to keep an eye out for rabbits and squirrels in the neighborhood, as he'll do this because he loves to hunt small animals. Because he's intelligent and eager to please, he'll be relatively easy to train and really is an excellent family dog as well as an excellent choice for the new dog owner. It's a fairly active dog that will need plenty of exercise whatever its living environment. |
Needs and activities of the Chonzer |
| Your Chonzer family pet will need one to two hours of daily exercise to expend all that energy it possesses. This can be accomplished with daily walks, playing fetch and Frisbee in the backyard, as well as agility and obedience practice. This hybrid doesn't require a special exercise area, as sufficient exercise can be provided with play activities he loves. He can live in an apartment, condo or family home, with or without a fenced yard. He's equally at home in urban and rural environments, and can tolerate most climates, with the exception of extreme ones. Because it will bond closely with its human family, it won't want to be alone for long periods and won't want to live far from them. |
Maintenance of the Chonzer |
| The Chonzer hybrid is considered a low-maintenance dog. Being a low-level excretor, your Chonzer family member will need brushing two or three times a week to keep him clean and free of debris. Avoid bathing your dog unless he really needs it, as frequent bathing will remove the precious oils needed to keep skin and coat healthy. Frequent wiping of his face and around his eyes, and checking his ears at least once a week will help prevent eye infections and hair around the eyes. Cleaning the ears will reduce the risk of developing infections. Of course, as with most dogs, it's also important to check teeth and gums for possible infection or inflammation, and teeth cleaning will prevent tooth loss resulting from untreated periodontal disease. |
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