Chowpit

Chow Chow and American Pit Bull Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Brown

Black

Fawn
Blue
Brown
Black
Gray

The coat of a Chowpit falls in the medium length category.

Straight

3-6 puppies per pregnancy

A Chowpit can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Chowpit dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Chowpit is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Cataracts

Allergies

X-Rays
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Chowpits have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Chowpit breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Medium

Chowpits 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.

10 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chowpit, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

75 minutes

In general most Chowpits usually need at least 75 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 Chowpit is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Weekly

Chowpit 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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 40-70 pound (18 - 32 kg) Chowpit 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.

$2.10 - $2.70 / day

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

$55 - $73 / month

The average per month expenses of a Chowpit 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.

Chowpit dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Chowpits are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Chowpits are average friendly dogs towards children.

Chowpits are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Chowpits can be good with cats,

Chowpits are not dog friendly dogs.

Chowpits are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Chowpits are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Chowpits will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Chowpits have an average level of playfulness. The Chowpits, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Chowpit dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.