Doxie-Chin Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Clever

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

Doxie-Chins are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Doxie-Chin is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

Japanese Chin and Dachshund

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

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Brown

Black

Black
White
Brown
Gray

The coat of a Doxie-Chin dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Wiry

A Doxie-Chin 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.

Doxie-Chins are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Doxie-Chin 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.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
CT or MRI scan
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Fluorescein Test
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel

Doxie-Chins may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Doxie-Chin 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 Doxie-Chin is a breed that requires minimal physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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

Doxie-Chin dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Doxie-Chins 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.

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

In general most Doxie-Chins 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.

The Doxie-Chin is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Doxie-Chin 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Doxie-Chin 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 Doxie-Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Doxie-Chin 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.

The Doxie-Chin have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Doxie-Chins lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

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.

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

Doxie-Chins are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Doxie-Chins are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Doxie-Chins 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.

Doxie-Chins are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

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

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