Chin-wa Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Chin-wa is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Chin-wa dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Chin-wa breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

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Chihuahua, Japanese Chin

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Brown

Black

Pied
Gray
White
Black
Cream
Red
Brown

The coat of a Chin-wa dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Chin-wa can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Chin-was are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Chin-wa breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Liver Shunts

Cataracts
Hypoglycemia

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Chin-was may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Chin-wa have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Chin-was a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Chin-wa breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Chin-wa dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Walking, Playing, Fetch, Talking to her, All activities, Tag, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Walk, Snuggl

Chin-was are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin-wa, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chin-was usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Chin-wa is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Chin-wa should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Chin-wa feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Chin-wa is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chin-wa is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Chin-wa have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. This breed is an independent "freethinker" and gets on the dumbest dog breeds list since they can also be stubborn — training a Chin-wa is an exercise in patience.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Chin-was are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Chin-was are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Chin-was are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Chin-was are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Chin-was are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Chin-was have an average level of playfulness. The Chin-was, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Chin-wa dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.