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 Ski-Collie 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

Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding

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

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

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United States

Chinese Crested, Poodle

Collie, American Eskimo

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
Cream
Blue
Gray

Black
Brown
Cream
Sable
White
Blue

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 Ski-Collie can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Dermatomyositis
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse

Demodectic Mange
Deafness
Demodicosis
Pemphigus
Lupoid Dermatitis
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Blood Gas Analysis
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Various Blood Testing Modalities
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Blood Panel

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

Ski-Collies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chase, Fetch, Cuddle, Tug-of-war, Walk, Run, Play, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Teasing the cat, Playing fetch, Eating treats, Doing tricks, He like

Car rides

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.

Ski-Collies 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 Ski-Collie, it's at least 12 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 Ski-Collies 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
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 20-75 pound (9 - 34 kg) Ski-Collie 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 Ski-Collie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Ski-Collie 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.

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

The Ski-Collie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Ski-Collies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chinese Crestepoos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Ski-Collies are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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