Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Gentle

Affectionate
Fearless
Patient
Confident
Gentle
Strong
Willed

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

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

Avoid ShiChis as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Great Pyrenees if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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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®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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Brown

Brown

Black
Isabella

Black

Cream
White
Black
Fawn
Brown

White
Cream

Straight

Wavy

A ShiChi can have a litter of 2-5 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.

A Great Pyrenees can have a litter of 10-12 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.

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

Great Pyreneess are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Hip Dysplasia
Hydrocephalus

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Dental Problems

Entropion
Cataracts

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Radiographs
Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

ShiChis are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Great Pyreneess' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

ShiChis are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Great Pyreneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

ShiChis bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Playing Ball, Sleep, Running, Game of fetch, Chasing, Frisbee, Rough Housing, Tug, Eating Snacks, Play keep away, Nap, Road trip, Chase, High Five, Hide & Seek, Painting nails, Speak, Shake, Dog Parks, Bath time, Play, Sleeping, Kissing, Walking, Playing, Hugging, Cuddling, Chasing me, Sleeping on me, Fetch

Sniff, Sit, Walk, Petting, Sniffing, Mouthing, Play, Being outside, People, Tug-of-war, Run, Walking, W, Hike, Going on drives, Car rides, Hiking, Tug of war, Hide and seek, Throw the ball

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

Great Pyreneess 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For ShiChi, it's at least 4 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 Great Pyrenees, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most ShiChis usually need at least 25 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 Great Pyreneess 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.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-12 pound (2 - 5 kg) ShiChi 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 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Great Pyrenees feed 4.5 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 ShiChi is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Great Pyrenees is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average per month expenses of a ShiChi is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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 Great Pyrenees is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 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.

ShiChi has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Great Pyreneess are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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

ShiChis are not the best choice for families with kids.

Great Pyreneess are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Great Pyreneess are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Great Pyreneess are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Great Pyreneess are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Great Pyreneess are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.