Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Going
Social
Cheerful

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced

Copicas are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Chidales are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Corgi and Cockapoo

Chihuahua, Airedale Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn

Black
Blue
Cream
Fawn
White
Red

Copicas have medium-length coats.

Chidales have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wiry

A Copica can have a litter of 4-6 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.

A Chidale can have a litter of 7-9 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Congenital Heart Defect

Hip Dysplasia

Epilepsy

Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Neurological Examination
Angiocardiogram

Hip X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

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

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

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

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

Copicas 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.

Chidales 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 Copica, it's at least 6 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 Chidale, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Copicas usually need at least 40 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 Chidales 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.

Copicas 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.

The Chidale requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Chidale 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Copica is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

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

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

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

Chidales have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Chidales are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Chidales are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.