Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Going
Cheerful

Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Devoted
Cheerful
Reserved
Suspicious

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

Rus-A-Peis make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Chihuahua, Corgi

Jack Russell Terrier, Chinese Shar-Pei

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Fawn
Gray
Silver
Brindle

Sable
Red
Isabella
Fawn
Cream
Blue
Brown
White

Chigis have medium-length coats.

Rus-A-Peis have short coats.

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 Rus-A-Pei can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Chigis are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Rus-A-Peis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Overactive Tear Glands

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Atopic Dermatitis

Allergies
Dry Skin

Seborrhea
Lens Luxation
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Hypothyroidism
Ichthyosis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Leukodystrophies
Myasthenia Gravis

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Rus-A-Peis' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Rus-A-Pei has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Chigis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Rus-A-Peis require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Rus-A-Pei dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Hiking, Traveling, Burrowing, Brushing, Walks, Naps, Walking, Cuddling, Sleeping

Fetch, Running, Long walks, Playing fetch, Playing Ball

Chigis 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.

Rus-A-Peis 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 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 Rus-A-Pei, it's at least 10 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 Rus-A-Peis 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.

The Rus-A-Pei requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Rus-A-Pei is somewhere $1.40 - $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 Rus-A-Pei 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.

Rus-A-Pei is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Rus-A-Peis have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Rus-A-Peis are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Chigis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Rus-A-Peis are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

Rus-A-Peis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.