Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested
Compare the Chihuahua to the Chinese Crested. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Chinese Cresteds.
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
13-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
5-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
1850 AD
1800 AD
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
13-15 Years
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Bald
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short to Long
Hairless
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
