The chimo is what is known today as a designer dog breed (a purposely created hybrid), but it can still be difficult to find a “breeder” for them, even with their growing popularity. It is said that when the inuit people would greet each other with the word ‘chimo’ they would simultaneously circle their hearts with their left hands. The chimo is a mix of american eskimo dog and chihuahua
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He is a companion dog that has loads of energy, and is highly devoted to his family.
Chimo was introduced in an effort to create a national greeting akin to ciao or aloha
The word was somewhat popular during the canadian centennial celebrations, but in current use is mostly ironic. The chimo was developed to create a sturdier alternative to the fragile chihuahua while maintaining a smaller size than the standard american eskimo This hybrid serves primarily as a companion dog but retains strong watchdog instincts from both parent breeds. The word ‘chimo’ is believed to mean a special friend for people in need of someone to talk to
