Chinese Crested has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

German Pinscher has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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

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

Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Alert
Lively
Sweet
Tempered

Outright
Tempered
Courageous
Loving
Familiar
Lively
Spirited

Chinese Cresteds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a German Pinscher 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.

China

Germany

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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

1200s

1600s

Toy (AKC:1991)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Working (AKC:2003)
Terrier (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Blue

Black
Fawn
Red
Brown
Blue

Chinese Cresteds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Straight

Wiry

A Chinese Crested can have a litter of 12-14 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 Pinscher can have a litter of 12-15 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.

While the Chinese Crested breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

German Pinschers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Congenital Heart Defect

Skin Problems
Contact Allergy
Dentition Problems

Cataracts

Skin Scraping
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests

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

German Pinschers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

German Pinscher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Chinese Cresteds need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

German Pinschers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

German Pinschers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinese Crested dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

While Chinese Crested dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

German Pinscher dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Cuddle, Pets, Being Spoiled

Walking, Petting, Running, Walk, Play, Run, Fetch, Hike

Chinese Cresteds 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.

German Pinschers 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 Crested, it's at least 6 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 Pinscher, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinese Cresteds 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 Pinschers 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.

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

The German Pinscher is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

German Pinscher 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-12 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chinese Crested feed 0.8 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 65-90 pound (29 - 41 kg) German Pinscher 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 Chinese Crested is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a German Pinscher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Crested is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Pinscher is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Cresteds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

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

German Pinschers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

German Pinschers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.