Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Active
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful

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

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

United States

United States

Chinese Crested, Japanese Chin

Cairn Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Sable
Blue

Red
Brindle
Black
Gray

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Jacairn can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

Hip And Eyes
X-Rays
Full Body Examination
Thyroid Testing

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

Jacairn 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.

Jacairns are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Jacairns 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 Jacairn, it's at least 9 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 Jacairns 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.

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

Jacairn 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Jacairn 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 Crested is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Jacairn is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 a Jacairn 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.

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

Jacairns 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.

Jacairns 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.

Jacairns are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chin Cresteds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Jacairns are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Chin Cresteds are highly friendly around strangers.

Jacairns are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Jacairns are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.