Curious
Aloof
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Quiet
Detached

Playful
Stubborn
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Cheerful

Chow Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Chow Chow, German Shepherd

Pug and American Pit Bull Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Blue
Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Red
Gray
Cream
Fawn

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Brindle
Sable

Chow Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Pug Pits have short coats.

A Chow Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

A Pug Pit can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Myasthenia Gravis

Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Hypothyroidism
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cataracts

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer
Dry Eye

X-Rays
MRI
Blood Tests
Ophthalmologic Examination

Full Body Physical Examination

Chow Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Swimming, Play fighting, Car rides, Running, Puppacinos, Running at, Getting trained

Walking, Tug of war, Taking walks, Throwing ball, Cuddling, Playing, Sleeping, Running, Snuggling, Toys, Chillin, Eating

Chow Shepherds 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.

Pug Pits 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 Chow Shepherd, it's at least 14 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 Pug Pit, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chow Shepherds usually need at least 75 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 Pug Pits 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.

Chow Shepherds 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.

The Pug Pit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pug Pit 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
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-90 pound (20 - 41 kg) Chow Shepherd 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.

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Pug Pit 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 Chow Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Pug Pit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chow Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Pug Pit 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.

Chow Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Chow Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Chow Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pug Pits are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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