Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Watchful

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sociable
Sweet
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Germaneess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Chinaranians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd

Pomeranian, Chinese Crested

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn

Pied
Gray
Blue
Cream
Black
Brown

A Germanees can have a litter of 6-10 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 Chinaranian can have a litter of 2-5 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.

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

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

Germaneess 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 Chinaranian breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Elbow Dysplasia
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Murmur
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Atopy

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation

Ectropion
Cataract
Epilepsy
Diabetes

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Tracheal Collapse

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Skin Biopsy
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Skin Scrape

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

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

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

Germaneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinaranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Germaneess 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.

Chinaranians 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 Germanees, it's at least 14 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 Chinaranian, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Germaneess 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 Chinaranians 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 75-120 pound (34 - 54 kg) Germanees 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 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chinaranian 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 Germanees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Germanees 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 Chinaranian 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.

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

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

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

Chinaranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Germaneess are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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