While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Chinese Crestepoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Chinese Crestepoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Corteses are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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Chinese Crested, Poodle

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Cream
Blue
Gray

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

Chinese Crestepoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Corteses are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Chinese Crestepoo can have a litter of 2-4 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 Cortese can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Bloat
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Chinese Crestepoos 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.

Corteses 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 Chinese Crestepoo, 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 Cortese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinese Crestepoos 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 Corteses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Chinese Crestepoos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Cortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Cortese 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chinese Crestepoo 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 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 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 Chinese Crestepoo is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Crestepoo 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 Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Chinese Crestepoos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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