Unfortunately, the Jarkie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lowchens are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

Active
Friendly
Playful
Familiar
Happy

Jarkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Lowchens shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Avoid Jarkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Lowchens are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier

Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Maltese, Havanese

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®

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

Unknown

1500s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
White
Sable
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Silver
Brindle
Sable
Red

Jarkies are known for their coat length.

Lowchens have medium-length coats.

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 Lowchen can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Lowchens are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse

Patellar Luxation
Diabetes

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis

Eye
Heart
Hips
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Jarkies require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Lowchens need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Jarkies are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Lowchen dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Affection, Walk, Cuddlimg, Play, Love, Kisses, Cuddling

Walking, Petting, Walk, Play

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.

Lowchens are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Lowchen, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

Lowchens have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Lowchen 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
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 8-18 pound (4 - 8 kg) Lowchen feed 1.2 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 Lowchen is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Lowchen is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Lowchen has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Lowchens have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Jarkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

Lowchens are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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