Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Stubborn
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Opinionated

Chinese Crested and Cocker Spaniel

Italian Greyhound and Pekingese

Unknown

Early 1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Silver

Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Black
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Red

A Crested Cocker 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 Peke-Italian 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.

Crested Cockers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Periodontal Disease

Deafness

KCS
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Leg Fractures
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hearing
Orthopedic
Urine and Blood Analysis
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Respiratory Tests

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

Peke-Italian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Crested Cockers 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Crested Cocker, it's at least 7 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 Peke-Italian, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Crested Cockers 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 Peke-Italians usually need at least 20 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Crested Cocker 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.

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Peke-Italian 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.

The average cost of a Crested Cocker is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Peke-Italian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Crested Cocker is between $42 - $50. This makes an average of $504 - $600 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 Peke-Italian 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.

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.

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

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

Crested Cockers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Peke-Italians are not suitable for children.

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

Peke-Italians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Peke-Italians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Peke-Italians are not known for being a highly playful breed.