Chi Apso Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Steady
Spirited
Assertive

Chi Apso dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Chi Apso. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Chi Apso breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Lhasa Apso and Chihuahua

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®

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Brown

Black

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Pied

The coat of a Chi Apso is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Chi Apso 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.

Chi Apsos are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Chi Apso is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hypoglycemia
Collapsed Trachea
Kidney Disease

Cherry Eye

X-Rays
Blood Count
Blood Chemistry
Full Body Physical Examination

Chi Apsos may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Chi Apso have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Chi Apsos a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Chi Apso breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Chi Apsos tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Play, Walk

Chi Apsos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Chi Apso dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chi Apso, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chi Apsos 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 Chi Apso is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Chi Apso 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
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-15 pound (6 - 7 kg) Chi Apso 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 Chi Apso is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chi Apso 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.

The Chi Apso have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. This breed is an independent "freethinker" and gets on the dumbest dog breeds list since they can also be stubborn — training a Chi Apso is an exercise in patience.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Chi Apsos are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Chi Apsos are average friendly dogs towards children.

Chi Apsos are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Chi Apsos are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Chi Apsos are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Chi Apsos have an average level of playfulness. The Chi Apsos, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Chi Apso dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.