Chihuahua vs Papillon vs Cheagle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Chihuahua	Papillon	Cheagle
Origins	Mexico	Spain France Belgium	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	32	53	569
Reviews	2	1	0
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Other Names	Chihuahueño, Csivava	Butterfly Dog, Squirrel Dog, Phalène, Epagneul Nain, Phalène (Drop Ear Type), Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental	Cross between the Chihuahua and Beagle. Beagle Chi Chi-Bea Beagle Chihuahua mix Chibeagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club International Canine Registry
Price	$600-$800	$400-$600	300-500

General Appearance - Chihuahua vs Papillon vs Cheagle

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	4 pounds (2 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Avg. Height	7.5 inches (19 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

Hair & Care - Chihuahua vs Papillon vs Cheagle

Coat	Fine	Feathered	Short Shiny
Colors	Chocolate Fawn Tan Cream Red Black	White Red Tan Lemon Sable Black	Brown White Cream
Grooming	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Cheagle requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Chihuahuas shed none to minimal.	Papillons shed none to minimal.	Cheagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Chihuahua vs Papillon vs Cheagle

Temperament	Alert Devoted Intelligent Courageous Lively Quick	Alert Friendly Energetic Happy Intelligent	Energetic Loyal Funny Spirited Affectionate
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Cheagle's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Chihuahuas are quite easy to train.	Papillons are easy to train.	Cheagles are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed.	The Cheagle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Chihuahuas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Papillons have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Chihuahuas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Papillons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cheagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Chihuahuas need a lot of social interaction.	Papillons need a lot of social interaction.	Cheagles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Chihuahua is a very vocal breed.	High: The Papillon is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Cheagle is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Chihuahuas are average watchdogs.	Papillons are average watchdogs.	Cheagles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Chihuahuas strongly protect their territory.	Papillons strongly protect their territory.	Cheagles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cheagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Chihuahuas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Papillons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cheagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Chihuahuas tend to escape less than other breeds.	Papillons are not the biggest explorers.	Cheagles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Chihuahuas 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.	Papillons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Cheagles have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Chihuahuas are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Papillons are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Cheagles are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Chihuahuas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Papillons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cheagles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Chihuahuas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Papillons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cheagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Chihuahua vs Papillon vs Cheagle

Stranger Friendly	Chihuahuas are average friendly towards strangers.	Papillons are very stranger friendly dogs.	Cheagles are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Chihuahuas are not kid-friendly dogs.	Papillons are kid-friendly dogs.	Cheagles are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Chihuahuas are very cat-friendly dogs.	Papillons are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cheagles are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Chihuahuas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Papillons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Cheagles are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cheagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cheagles are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Chihuahuas are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Papillons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cheagles usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Chihuahuas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Papillons are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Cheagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cheagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Chihuahua vs Papillon vs Cheagle

Health Issues	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Cheagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Shivering	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Hip Dysplasia Obesity Thyroid Problems
Life Expectancy	14-18 years	13-16 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Chihuahuas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Papillons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cheagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Chihuahuas exercise need is very minimal.	Papillons need a lot of exercises.	Cheagles have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Chihuahuas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Papillons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Cheagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	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 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Cheagle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Chihuahua is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Papillon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cheagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Chihuahua vs Papillon vs Cheagle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-6 puppies
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