Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Playful
Stubborn
Dignified
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Strong
Willed
Aggressive

Chin Cresteds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Alaskan Pit Bulls are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Chinese Crested, Japanese Chin

American Pit Bull Terrier, Alaskan Malamute

Unknown

Late 1800s

Hazel
Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Black
Sable
Blue

Black
Blue
Fawn
Red
White
Brown
Silver
Brindle
Sable

Chin Cresteds have medium-length coats.

Alaskan Pit Bulls have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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.

An Alaskan Pit Bull can have a litter of 4-10 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 Cresteds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Alaskan Pit Bulls have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Sunburn
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Problems
Diabetes

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Skin Biopsy
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam

Chin Crested has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Alaskan Pit Bull has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Alaskan Pit Bulls sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

Alaskan Pit Bulls 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 Crested, it's at least 4 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 Alaskan Pit Bull, it's at least 12 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.

In general most Alaskan Pit Bulls usually need at least 60 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Alaskan Pit Bull has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Alaskan Pit Bull 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

Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Alaskan Pit Bull feed 2.5 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 cost of an Alaskan Pit Bull is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of an Alaskan Pit Bull is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

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

Alaskan Pit Bulls can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chin Cresteds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Alaskan Pit Bulls are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Alaskan Pit Bulls are not cat friendly.

Chin Cresteds are highly friendly around strangers.

Alaskan Pit Bulls are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Alaskan Pit Bulls are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.