Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Clever

Alert
Courageous
Bold
Loyal

Doxie-Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Plott Hounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Plott Hounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Gray

Brindle
Black

Wiry

Straight

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.

A Plott Hound can have a litter of 12-14 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Plott Hounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Doxie-Chin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Plott Hound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Gastric Torsion

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

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

Hip X-Rays

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

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

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

Plott Hound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Doxie-Chins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Plott Hounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Doxie-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Plott Hounds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Plott Hound, it's at least 9 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.

In general most Plott Hounds usually need at least 45 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Plott Hound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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.

For an average 51-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Plott Hound feed 2 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 cost of a Plott Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 average per month expenses of a Plott Hound 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.

Doxie-Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Plott Hound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Doxie-Chins are not the best choice for families with kids.

Plott Hounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Doxie-Chins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Plott Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Doxie-Chins are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Plott Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Doxie-Chins have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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