Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Active
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Strung
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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Chihuahua, Japanese Chin

Poodle and English Coonhound

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Gray
White
Black
Cream
Red
Brown

Brown
Cream
Gray
Silver
Blue
Black
White
Red

Chin-was have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Coonoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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.

An English Coonoodle can have a litter of 4-6 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

English Coonoodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Chin-was typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the English Coonoodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Liver Shunts

Sebaceous Adenitis

Cataracts
Hypoglycemia

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Skin Scraping
Biopsy
Ophthalmic Exam
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Blood Pressure Evaluation

Chin-was are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

English Coonoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

English Coonoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Coonoodle, it's at least 11 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.

In general most English Coonoodles usually need at least 90 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 has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The English Coonoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
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.

For an average 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) English Coonoodle feed 3 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 cost of an English Coonoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 average per month expenses of an English Coonoodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Chin-was make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The English Coonoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Chin-was are not the best choice for families with kids.

English Coonoodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Chin-was are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

English Coonoodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Chin-was are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Coonoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chin-was have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Coonoodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Chin-was are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The English Coonoodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.