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

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

Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Active
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Giant Schnoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Chihuahua, Papillon

Standard Poodle and Giant Schnauzer

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

White
Fawn
Brown
Cream
Black

Black
Silver
White

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

Giant Schnoodles have medium-length coats.

A Chion 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 Giant Schnoodle can have a litter of 5-8 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.

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

Giant Schnoodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Color Dilution Alopecia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Sebaceous Adentitis

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Entropion
Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Corneal Dystrophy

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Hip
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
Heart Analysis

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

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

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

Giant Schnoodles need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Giant Schnoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

Napping, Cuddling, Tug-of-war, Playing fetch, Hide & Seek, Wrestling, Walking, Tug of war, Belly rubs

Treats, Swimming, Fetch, Bath time, Car rides, Walks, Walk, Run, Guard dog, Brushing, Chase, Toys, Doing tricks, Watch tv, Hide & Seek, Football, Giving baths, Walking, Playing, Toothbrushing, Watching movies

Chions 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.

Giant Schnoodles 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 Chion, 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 Giant Schnoodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chions usually need at least 45 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 Giant Schnoodles 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.

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

Giant Schnoodles 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.

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

Giant Schnoodle 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chion 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 100-120 pound (45 - 54 kg) Giant Schnoodle feed 4 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 Chion is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Giant Schnoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chion 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 Giant Schnoodle is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

Giant Schnoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Chions have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Giant Schnoodles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Giant Schnoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Giant Schnoodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.