Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Quick
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Bright
Sturdy

Chi-Spaniels are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel

Keeshond and Great Pyrenees

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Brindle
Silver
Gray
Fawn
White
Black

White
Silver
Gray
Cream
Black

Chi-Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Great Keesheess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Curly

A Chi-Spaniel can have a litter of 6-8 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 Great Keeshees can have a litter of 6-9 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.

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Hypothyroidism
Overactive Tear Glands

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Cardiovascular Concerns

Allergies
Dry Skin

Diabetes
Wobbler's Syndrome
Eye Diseases and Disorders

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests
Allergy Testing

MRI
Eye Examination
X-ray imaging
Neurological Examination
Blood Sugar Testing

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

Great Keeshees has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Fetch, Cuddling, Watching tv, Running, Walk, Walks, Playing Ball, Riding

Fetch, Training, Walking

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chi-Spaniel, 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 Great Keeshees, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chi-Spaniels 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 Great Keesheess 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 Chi-Spaniel has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Great Keesheess 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Chi-Spaniel 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 75-105 pound (34 - 48 kg) Great Keeshees 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.

The average cost of a Chi-Spaniel is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Great Keeshees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chi-Spaniel 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 Great Keeshees 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.

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

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

Chi-Spaniels have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Great Keesheess are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chi-Spaniels are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Great Keesheess are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Chi-Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Chi-Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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