Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Going
Cheerful

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Faithful
Trustworthy
Instinctual

Chigis are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Petite Goldendoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chigis aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Petite Goldendoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Chihuahua, Corgi

Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel, Poodle

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn
Gray
Silver
Brindle

White
Cream
Brown
Fawn

Chigis have medium-length coats.

Petite Goldendoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Chigi can have a litter of 6-7 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 Petite Goldendoodle can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Overactive Tear Glands

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Allergies
Dry Skin

Deafness
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

Ear Examination
Complete Blood Count
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood and Urine Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Blood Chemistry
Complete Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Chigis are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Petite Goldendoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Chigis have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Petite Goldendoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chigis bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Petite Goldendoodle dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chigi, it's at least 6 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 Petite Goldendoodle, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chigis 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 Petite Goldendoodles 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 Chigi has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Petite Goldendoodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Chigi is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Petite Goldendoodle is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chigi 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 Petite Goldendoodle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Chigis are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Petite Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

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

Chigis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Petite Goldendoodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Petite Goldendoodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Petite Goldendoodles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Chigis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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