Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

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

Chin-Ockers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Japanese Chin, Cocker Spaniel

Siberian Husky and Boxer

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Cream
White
Pied

Black
Gray
White
Brown
Fawn

Chin-Ockers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Huskers have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Chin-Ocker can have a litter of 6-8 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 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.

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

Cancer
Corneal Dystrophy
Canine Glaucoma

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Tests

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

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

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

Huskers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chin-Ockers 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin-Ocker, it's at least 8 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 Husker, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chin-Ockers 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 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.

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

The Husker has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Chin-Ocker 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

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

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Chin-Ocker 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 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.

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

The average cost of a Husker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chin-Ocker 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 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.

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

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

Chin-Ockers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

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

Chin-Ockers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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