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Name	Chinese Crested	Papillon	Morkie
Origins	China	Spain France Belgium	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie breeds.	Crested Puff Chinese Crested	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Morkshire Terrier
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie? Compare adult weight ranges.	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8 pounds (4 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie? Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie height comparison:	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	11.5 inches (29 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$400-$600	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie?	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Average: The Morkie is a commonly available dog breed.

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Morkie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is easiest to train?	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Morkie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed is most alert?	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Morkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed is most protective?	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Morkie dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie? Compare temperaments.	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Playful Funny Energetic Lovable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Chinese Crested dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Morkie dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie?	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Morkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie social needs comparison:	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Morkie dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Morkie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Morkie 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Morkie is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Morkie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Morkie indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Morkie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie?	Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Morkie dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which uses mouth most during play?	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Morkie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Morkie bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Morkie: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Morkie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has fewer health issues?	The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Morkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie health problems comparison:	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which breed is most active?	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Morkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Morkie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie?	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Morkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Morkie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. What colors are available?	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which drools least?	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Morkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Silky Thick Double Hairless	Feathered	Fluffy Soft Luxurious Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which requires most frequent baths?	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie? Chinese Crested or Papillon or {name3 shedding:	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Morkie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is best with kids?	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Morkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie? Which dog is more friendly?	Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie?	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Chinese Crested or Papillon or Morkie?	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie?	Yes Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Morkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Chinese Crested breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Morkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has most military use?	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.

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has most puppies?	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Chinese Crested vs Papillon vs Morkie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Chinese Crested, Papillon, and Morkie. Which has most recognition?	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	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	Not recognized by any clubs.

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