Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced

Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier

Chihuahua, Airedale Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
White
Sable
Brown

Black
Blue
Cream
Fawn
White
Red

Jarkies are known for their coat length.

Chidales have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wiry

A Jarkie can have a litter of 4-6 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 Chidale can have a litter of 7-9 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis

Hip X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

Jarkies have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Jarkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Jarkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Chidales are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jarkie, it's at least 2 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 Chidale, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jarkies 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 Chidales 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.

Jarkies 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.

The Chidale requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Chidale 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Jarkie feed 0.5 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 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Chidale 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.

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

The average cost of a Chidale is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jarkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Chidale 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.

Jarkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Chidale is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Jarkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Chidales have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Jarkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Chidales are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Chidales are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Chidales are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Chidales are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Jarkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Chidales are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.