Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sociable
Sweet
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

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

Chinaranians 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.

Pomeranian, Chinese Crested

Keeshond and Great Pyrenees

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Gray
Blue
Cream
Black
Brown

White
Silver
Gray
Cream
Black

Chinaranians have medium-length coats.

Great Keesheess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Curly

A Chinaranian can have a litter of 2-5 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.

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

Great Keesheess are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Great Keesheess typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Cardiovascular Concerns

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Tracheal Collapse

Diabetes
Wobbler's Syndrome
Eye Diseases and Disorders

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

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

Chinaranian 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.

Chinaranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Great Keesheess sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

In general most Chinaranians 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 Chinaranian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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.

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

Great Keeshees 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
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chinaranian 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 Chinaranian 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 Chinaranian 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.

Chinaranians 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.

Chinaranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chinaranians 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.

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

Great Keesheess are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Chinaranians 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.