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| Recognized By: |
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| AKA: |
Jack-Chi, Jackahuahua
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| Common Misspellings: |
Jackhuahua, Jackchi
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| Appearance: |
The Jack Chi typically has a longer nose and body like that of the Jack Russell including some of its color markings, but has the hair and leg length of a Chihuahua.
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| Life Expectancy: |
The average life expectancy of a Jack Chi is 12-15 years.
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| Characteristics: |
The Jach Chi is a sweet and loving dog like the Chihuahua, but has a playful and active side like the Jack.
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| Personality: |
The Jack Chi is a loving, friendly, and playful dog.
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| Temperament: |
The Jack Chi is an even tempered dog that is eager to please.
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| Family Dog: |
The Jack Chi is great with everyone!
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| Companionship: |
The Jack Chi bonds to one person like a Chihuahua, but loves everyone they meet.
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| Head: |
The Jack Chi has a triangular shaped head.
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| Nose: |
The Jack Chis nose can be pink or black, depending on coloration.
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| Eyes: |
The Jack Chi has large eyes like a Chihuahua.
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| Ears: |
The Jack Chis ears can either flop like a Jacks or stand up straight.
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| Body: |
The Jack Chi has a long and muscular body.
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| Forequarters: |
The forequarters of the Jack Chi are close like a Jacks.
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| Hindquarters: |
The hindquarters of the Jack Chi are well set and spring loaded.
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| Feet: |
The Jack Chi can have pink pads.
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| Color: |
The Jack Chi may be white with a black patch over the eye(s).
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| Coat: |
The Jack Chi has a short, shiny coat that requires very little brushing.
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| Grooming: |
The Jack Chis coat requires little to no brushing.
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| Training: |
The Jack Chi is very easy to train and they catch on VERY quickly.
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| Behavior: |
The Jack Chi is a sweet dog who is friendly to strangers, childern and other dogs.
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| Barking: |
The Jack Chi is not known as a barker. They bark very little and usually only in play.
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| Feeding: |
Jack Chis can be picky eaters, but generally are happy to eat what you put out.
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| Weather: |
The Jack Chi prefers to stay out of water.
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| Allergies: |
The Jack Chi does not have any know allergies as this time.
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| Exercise: |
The Jack Chi is small enough to get enough excercise indoors, but enjoys playing ball and going on walks.
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| Physical Ability: |
Some Jack Chis would be great agility dogs!
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| Living Arrangements: |
Jack Chis do great in small to tiny spaces as well as on a farm!
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| Health: |
The Jack Chi is typically a very hearty dog.
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| Eye Health: |
Jack Chis can have teary eyes.
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| Dental Health: |
The Jack Chi has good dental health but needs regular gentle brushing.
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** Not all dogs being represented by this name consist of the exact percentages listed above.
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