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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Comparison - Dog breed selector: Csivava or Crested or Toy Foxy Min Pin? Find the right dog for you

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Name Chihuahua Chinese Crested Toy Fox Pinscher
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Csivava
Chihuahueño
Crested
Puff
Chinese Crested
Toy Foxy Min Pin
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Small Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Chinese Crested? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher weight comparison:
2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
4 pounds (2 kg) 8 pounds (4 kg) Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher height comparison:
6-9 inches (15-23 cm) 10-13 inches (21-33 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
7.5 inches (19 cm) 11.5 inches (29 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $800-$1000 Unknown
Availability
Which is easier to get, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.
Average: The Toy Fox Pinscher is a commonly available dog breed.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher trainability comparison.
Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train.
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Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs.
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Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Playful
Happy
Alert
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Spirited
Clever
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Chinese Crested dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Toy Fox Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher?
High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher social needs comparison:
Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Chihuahua dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher playfulness comparison:
Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Toy Fox Pinscher is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher?
A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Toy Fox Pinscher is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Fox Pinscher breed.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Chihuahua bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Fox Pinscher bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Toy Fox Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher mouthiness comparison:
Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher?
Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Toy Fox Pinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher health problems comparison:
Collapsed Trachea
Heart Murmurs
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Hypoglycemia
Shivering
Epilepsy
Deafness
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Loose Teeth
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Demodectic Mange
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Toy Fox Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Chihuahua, Chinese Crested and Toy Fox Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-18 years
The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Toy Fox Pinscher: 13 years

12-14 years
The average lifespan of Toy Fox Pinscher: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher?
Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher energy level comparison:
Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Fox Pinscher's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher coat comparison:
Fine Silky
Thick
Double
Hairless
Dense
Rough
Colors
What are the original Chihuahua, Chinese Crested and Toy Fox Pinscher color?
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Fawn
Chocolate
Black
Blue
Cream
White
Chocolate
Palomino
Apricot
Slate
Black
Tan
Red
White
Chocolate
Rust
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Toy Fox Pinscher requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or {name3 shedding:
Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal.
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Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal.
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Toy Fox Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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1-2 weeks
Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher?

High 🔼

The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Toy Fox Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Toy Fox Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?
Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher?
Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher?
Yes
Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Toy Fox Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Toy Fox Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.
Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Toy Fox Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Toy Fox Pinscher? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher?

Not really

Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Chinese Crested breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Toy Fox Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Chihuahua and Chinese Crested and Toy Fox Pinscher have?
2-4 puppies 2-5 puppies 2-5 puppies

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Toy Fox Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

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