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

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

Independent
Alert
Powerful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively

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

Chin-was are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Westie, Giant Schnauzer

Chihuahua, Japanese Chin

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Silver
Gray

Pied
Gray
White
Black
Cream
Red
Brown

Giant Wauzers have medium-length coats.

Chin-was have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Giant Wauzer can have a litter of 5-8 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 Chin-wa can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Giant Wauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Chin-was are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Giant Wauzer breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
CMO
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Liver Shunts

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Copper Toxicosis
Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Cataracts
Hypoglycemia

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Hip and Knee

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Giant Wauzer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chin-wa has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Chin-was are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Giant Wauzers 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.

Chin-was 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 Giant Wauzer, it's at least 11 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 Chin-wa, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Giant Wauzers 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.

In general most Chin-was 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.

Giant Wauzers 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 Chin-wa has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-75 pound (9 - 34 kg) Giant Wauzer feed 3 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 4-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Chin-wa 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 Giant Wauzer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Giant Wauzer is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Chin-wa 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.

Giant Wauzers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chin-was make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Giant Wauzers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Chin-was are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Chin-was are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Giant Wauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Giant Wauzers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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

Chin-was are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.