Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Gentle
Fearless
Brave
Bright

Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Clever

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

Doxie-Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Siberian Husky and Boxer

Japanese Chin and Dachshund

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
White
Brown
Fawn

Black
White
Brown
Gray

Huskers have medium-length coats.

Doxie-Chins have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Husker can have a litter of 2-10 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 Doxie-Chin 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.

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Cancer
Corneal Dystrophy
Canine Glaucoma

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
CT or MRI scan
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Fluorescein Test
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel

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

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

Huskers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Doxie-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Huskers 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.

Doxie-Chins 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 Husker, it's at least 15 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 Doxie-Chin, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Huskers usually need at least 70 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 Doxie-Chins 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 Husker has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Doxie-Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Doxie-Chin 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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-71 pound (16 - 32 kg) Husker feed 3.5 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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Doxie-Chin 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 Husker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Husker is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $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 Doxie-Chin 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.

Huskers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Doxie-Chins are not the best choice for families with kids.

Huskers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Doxie-Chins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Doxie-Chins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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

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

Huskers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Doxie-Chins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.