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

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

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Faithful
Vocal
Instinctual

Stubborn
Aloof
Independent
Clownish
Protective
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Quiet
Detached

Poo-Tons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Poodle and Coton De Tulear

Chow Chow and American Pit Bull Terrier

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Gray
Brown
Sable
Cream

Fawn
Blue
Brown
Black
Gray

Poo-Tons are known for their coat length.

Chowpits have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Poo-Ton 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 Chowpit 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.

Poo-Tons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy
Pateller Luxation

Entropion
Cataracts

Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye examination

X-Rays
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poo-Ton, it's at least 8 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 Chowpit, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poo-Tons 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 Chowpits usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

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

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

Chowpit 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Poo-Ton 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 40-70 pound (18 - 32 kg) Chowpit feed 3 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 Poo-Ton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Chowpit is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poo-Ton 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 Chowpit is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Chowpits have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Poo-Tons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

Chowpits have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Poo-Tons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Chowpits are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Chowpits are not dog-friendly.

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

Chowpits are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Poo-Tons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Poo-Tons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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