Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful

Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Happy
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Fearless
Faithful

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

Skip-Shzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

China Jacks are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Skip-Shzus as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Jack Russell Terrier, Chinese Crested

Shih Tzu, Schipperke

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

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®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown
Red

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
White

China Jacks have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Skip-Shzus have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A China Jack 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 Skip-Shzu can have a litter of 3-7 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.

China Jacks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination
Echocardiogram

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

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

Skip-Shzus need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Skip-Shzu 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 China Jack, it's at least 8 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 Skip-Shzu, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most China Jacks 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.

In general most Skip-Shzus usually need at least 20 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 China Jack requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Skip-Shzus 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.

China Jack 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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a China Jack is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Skip-Shzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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.

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

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

China Jacks are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Skip-Shzus have an average level of friendliness towards children.

China Jacks are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Skip-Shzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Skip-Shzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

China Jacks are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Skip-Shzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.