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

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Lhasa Apso and Chihuahua

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

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®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Chi Apsos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

German Wirehaired Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

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.

A German Wirehaired Lab 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.

Hypoglycemia
Collapsed Trachea
Kidney Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Cherry Eye

Entropion
Cataracts

X-Rays
Blood Count
Blood Chemistry
Full Body Physical Examination

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

Chi Apsos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

German Wirehaired Labs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Play, Walk

Playing Ball, Fetch, Hiking, Walks, Swimming, Hunting, Catch balls, Fetch bumper, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Tag, Running, Road trip, Tracking, Tricks, Tug, Obstacles, Rides, Trackin, 4 months, Cuddles

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.

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Wirehaired Lab, it's at least 12 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.

In general most German Wirehaired Labs usually need at least 120 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) German Wirehaired Lab 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.

The average cost of a Chi Apso is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Lab is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

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

Chi Apsos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

German Wirehaired Labs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

German Wirehaired Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Chi Apsos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Wirehaired Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

Chi Apsos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

German Wirehaired Labs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chi Apsos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The German Wirehaired Lab is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.