Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Ski-Borders are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

Border Collie, American Eskimo

Chihuahua, Japanese Chin

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Gray
Cream

Pied
Gray
White
Black
Cream
Red
Brown

Ski-Borders are known for their coat length.

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

A Ski-Border can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Ski-Borders 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.

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

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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Neurological Conditions
Eye Conditions

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Liver Shunts

Cataracts

Cataracts
Hypoglycemia

Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Wellness Check
Eye and Ear Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Ski-Borders are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Dog Parks, Tug-of-war, Run, Walk, Fetch, Snuggling, Walks an runs

Walking, Playing, Fetch, Talking to her, All activities, Tag, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Walk, Snuggl

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Ski-Border, it's at least 7 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 Ski-Borders 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.

The Ski-Border requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Chin-wa 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

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Ski-Border 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 Ski-Border is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Ski-Border is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

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

Ski-Borders make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Ski-Borders 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.

Ski-Borders are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Chin-was are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Ski-Borders 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.

Ski-Borders 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.

Ski-Borders 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.