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

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

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Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
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Lively
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Biewer Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Chi-Chis are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Black

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White
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Biewer Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chi-Chis have medium-length coats.

A Biewer Terrier 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.

A Chi-Chi 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.

Biewer Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Chi-Chis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
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Biewer Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chi-Chis are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Biewer Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Biewer Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chi-Chis are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

The Chi-Chi is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

Chi-Chis 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 Biewer Terrier, it's at least 3 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 Chi-Chi, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Biewer Terriers 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 Chi-Chis 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.

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Biewer Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Chi-Chi has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Biewer Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Biewer Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chi-Chis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Biewer Terriers are not cat friendly.

Chi-Chis are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Biewer Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Chi-Chis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Biewer Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Chi-Chis are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.