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

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

Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful
Clever

Playful
Independent
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful

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

Wee-Chons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Wee-Chons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Pug and Dachshund

West Highland White Terrier and Bichon Frise

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®

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

Silver
Black
Brown
Fawn

White
Pied

Daugs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wee-Chons have medium-length coats.

A Daug can have a litter of 4-8 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 Wee-Chon 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.

Cushing's Disease

Allergies
Atopic Dermatitis
Dental Problems
Eye conditions

Cataracts
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bladder Stones
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Neurological Examination
Blood Chemistry
Electromyography (EMG)

Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Allergy Testing
DNA for VWD

Daugs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Daugs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Wee-Chons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Run, Tug-of-war, Walks, Cuddle, Jump, Stairs, Playing fetch, Walk, Going on drives, Running, Toys, Bothering cats, Cuddles, Walking, Tug of war, Cuddling, Sleeping, Hide and seek

Walking, Playing, Go to Beach, Go to Park, Go on Vacation, Going on drives

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

Wee-Chons 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Daug, it's at least 5 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 Wee-Chon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Daug has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Wee-Chons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Daug 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Daug is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Wee-Chon is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

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

Wee-Chons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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

Daugs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Wee-Chons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Wee-Chons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Wee-Chons are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Wee-Chons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Wee-Chons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.