Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Cheerful

Playful
Loving
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Assertive
Willful

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

Tibetan Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Jack Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

Tibetan Spaniel and Japanese Chin

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Silver

Black
Cream
Red
Sable
Silver
White
Brown

Yorkie Russells have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Tibetan Chins are known for their coat length.

A Yorkie Russell 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 Tibetan Chin can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Yorkie Russells typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Tibetan Chin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Portacaval Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Subaortic Stenosis
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Canine Glaucoma

None Known

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cerebellar Ataxia

Entropion
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
CERF
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
DNA for VWD

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination

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

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

Yorkie Russells need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Yorkie Russells are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Tibetan Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Yorkie Russell dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Yorkie Russells 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkie Russell, it's at least 9 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 Tibetan Chin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkie Russells 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.

In general most Tibetan Chins 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.

Yorkie Russells 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 Tibetan Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Tibetan Chin 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Yorkie Russell is somewhere $1.10 - $1.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Yorkie Russell is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Tibetan Chin 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.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Yorkie Russells are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Yorkie Russells are not the best choice for families with kids.

Tibetan Chins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Yorkie Russells are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Yorkie Russells are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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

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