Chin Crested Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

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

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Chinese Crested, Japanese Chin

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Hazel
Brown

Black

White
Black
Sable
Blue

The coat of a Chin Crested falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Chin Crested can have a litter of 2-5 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.

The adaptability of Chin Crested dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Chin Crested is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Sunburn
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

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

Chin Cresteds are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Chin Crested dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin Crested, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chin Cresteds usually need at least 15 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 Crested is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Chin Crested should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

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For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chin Crested 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 Crested is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chin Crested 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.

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

Chin Cresteds are average friendly dogs towards children.

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

Chin Cresteds 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 Cresteds are very friendly around strangers.

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

Chin Crested dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.