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

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Docile
Lively
Going
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Extroverted
Charming

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

Pom-Shis are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Corgi and Cockapoo

Shiba Inu and Pomeranian

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn

White
Red
Cream
Black

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 Pom-Shi 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Epilepsy

Entropion
Hydrocephalus
Tracheal Collapse
Sick Sinus Syndrome

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Neurological Examination
Angiocardiogram

Complete Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system

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 Pom-Shi, it's at least 5 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 Pom-Shis 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.

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 Pom-Shi 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.

Pom-Shi 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Copica 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.

For an average 3-23 pound (1 - 10 kg) Pom-Shi 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.

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

The average cost of a Pom-Shi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Copica is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Pom-Shi is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Copica is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Pom-Shi is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Pom-Shis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pom-Shis are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Pom-Shis are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Pom-Shis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

Copicas are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Pom-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.