Jack Chi

8-18 lbs
12-15"
United States
Chihuahua
Jack Russell Terrier
Jack-Chi, Jackahuahua, Jackhuahua

This adorable hybrid or crossbreed is a Jack Russell Chihuahua mix. They’re sweet and affectionate as well as energetic and playful, making them a perfect companion dog. They’re the ideal pet for families including those with children and other pets.

But, while you’d think their small size would mean they would suit less active pet parents, they do have a lot of energy and can become destructive if they don’t get enough exercise or become bored.  

In this guide to the Jack Chi, you’ll learn:

  • The Jack Chi dog is a cross between two small breeds, the Jack Russell and Chihuahua
  • This is a relatively new hybrid, originating around the 1980s and 1990s
  • Jack Chi dogs are generally very outgoing and confident 
  • Much more energetic than you might think, they require lots of exercise 

Jack Chi breed overview

The Jack Chi is a friendly crossbreed sometimes referred to as the Jackahuahua or the Jackhuahua. They may be small in size but, like the parent breeds, they have big personalities. 

If you’ve been looking at Jack Russell Chihuahua puppies and have your heart set on a youngster, you’re looking at a cost of anywhere between $250 to $750 from a reputable breeder — while some do go for as much as $1,000. You could, of course, also look at rescuing this hybrid. Not only is this cheaper, it also gives a dog in need a second chance. 

This crossbreed can live up to 18 years. This is similar to the Chihuahua — which can be a couple of years longer, and the Jack Russell — which tends to be a couple of years less. This is much longer than most other dog breeds because this hybrid benefits from its small size, with smaller breeds having much longer life expectancies than larger breeds. 

From the day your dog joins your family you’ll want peace of mind that they are covered for any unexpected health issues. If you’re getting a  Jack Chi soon, browse and compare the best pet insurance plans so you’re prepared. 



purpose Purpose
Companion dog
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Chi Health

Average Size
Male Jack Chi size stats
Height: 14-15 inches Weight: 8-18 lbs
Female Jack Chi size stats
Height: 12-15 inches Weight: 8-18 lbs

Jack Chi Breed History

The Jack Chi is a relatively new crossbreed. It’s believed they were first bred in the 1980s or 1990s. They originated in the United States but beyond that very little is known about them. It’s likely they were developed due to the growing popularity of designer dogs.  

Much more is known about the parent breeds, of course. In fact, the Chihuahua is one of the oldest (and smallest) breeds in the world. This breed originated in Mexico around 100 AD and has been a big part of Mexican culture. They were a descendant of the Techichi, that dated right back to 300 BC. They arrived in the USA in 1850 and were registered with the American Kennel Club in 1904. 

The Jack Russell Terrier originated in the United Kingdom in the early 1800s for hunting and tracking purposes. The small size and compact build of the Jack Russell meant they were large enough to keep up with the foxhounds but small enough to get into fox dens. They were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1997, although they’re now classified as the Parson Russell Terrier. 

The Jack Chi is not registered with the American Kennel Club but they are recognized by clubs including the American Canine Hybrid Club and the Designer Dogs Kennel Club.

Jack Chi Breed Appearance

he Jack Chi is a small to medium-sized dog. A full grown Jack Russell Chihuahua mix can weigh anywhere from 8 to 18 pounds and reach heights of between 12 and 15 inches. 

This crossbreed can take on the appearance of either — or both — parent breeds. 

Jack Chi dogs tend to have a short neck and an elongated but muscular body. Their head is triangular shaped with large dark eyes, a black nose and ears that are either erect like the Chihuahua or folded over like the Jack Russell. The muzzle could also take on the thinner size from the Chihuahua side. 

Their snout, build, and coloring generally show the contributions from the Jack Russell, while the coat and the length of the legs are more like the Chihuahua side. However, the hindquarters will be strong and muscular to provide the strong, springy gait and jumping ability from the Jack Russell side. Meanwhile, this crossbreed will likely have a long and fluffy tail like the Chihuahua. 

The Jack Chi coat tends to be short and dense. Colors of the coat can be black, white, brown, chocolate, cream, golden, fawn, black and brown, black and white, black and tan, brown and white, dark brown, light brown and tricolor.  

Similar breeds to the Jack Chi 

Not sure a Jack Chi is right for you? What about one of the two dogs that form this mixed breed: 


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Whether you choose a Jack Chi, Chihuahua, Jack Russell or any other breed of dog, their health should be your main priority. 

As well as comparing the best pet insurance plans you can sign up to a wellness plan which covers their routine appointments including annual shots and boosters.

Jack Chi Breed Maintenance

This breed is low maintenance and requires little grooming. Jack Chi dogs will only need brushing once a week to remove loose hair — they’re moderate shedders — and debris from their coat. However, if the parent breed is a long-haired Chihuahua breed and that’s resulted in their coat being longer, then brushing may be required several times a week. Bathing is only necessary when required.

You’ll need to check and clean their ears regularly. Their teeth will need to be cleaned daily and you should trim their nails when required. 

They may be small but this crossbreed has a lot of energy which means they require plenty of exercise and time to play. You can go on a couple of long walks a day but you may want to keep them on a leash as their tracking and hunting nose never stops seeking scents. This dog wants to be mentally stimulated as well as physically, so will love to play when you are back home especially scent and puzzle games. 

As long as they get exercise, their small size means they can live in apartments. If you do have a yard, they should be monitored when outside. Their Jack Russell side means they may try to jump over the fence or dig underneath it — be warned!

Jack Chi Temperament

This delightful and loyal dog is full of energy — a Jack Chi dog has an abundance of love to give and is incredibly confident and playful. If they don’t get the exercise they crave, they can become bored, which could result in destructive behavior such as chewing and digging. 

However, they’re not always very easy to train. They can be stubborn, get distracted easily and like to be the leader of the pack. You’ll need to be patient and use positive reinforcement while also being firm. It’s important you establish who is in charge. 

The Jack Chi gets along well with both children and other pets. They should be socialized early to help with this, though. You should also know that their Jack Russell side means that they can see smaller animals as prey. This can result in stalking and sometimes aggression. 

They’re a very friendly breed, however they can be wary of strangers. Again, early socialization is key. They do, however, love being with their pet parents and can develop separation anxiety.

Jack Chi Activity Requirements

Your Jack Chi is an energetic bundle of love and playfulness. This energy will need to be spent daily to keep them healthy and happy, and stave off boredom — taking your companion for long walks a couple of times a day will help.

Keep your dog on a leash when outside as their tracking and hunting nose never stops seeking scents.  It's important to note that, because of the traits inherited from the Jack Russell side, your dog will need to be safely monitored in the yard with a high-walled fence that will be difficult for them to jump. Care must also be taken to prevent digging for an escape route. 

Because of their small size, they're perfectly suited for apartment or condo living — but remember that exercise needs must be met on a daily basis. 

Jack Chi Owner Experiences

Ink
10 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog Parks
Walk
Fetch
Very affectionate, energetic, somewhat stubborn and very smart
6 years, 8 months ago
Jagger
4 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Never thought we'd ever own such a tiny breed, we are/we're more med to large breed. Since we found bagger we may never go back. He is the love of our home.
6 years, 6 months ago
Chase
2 Months
6 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He loves sleeping with me
6 years, 6 months ago
Bella
10 Weeks
6 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Good Exiting Fun Energetic
6 years, 6 months ago
Jack
11 Years
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Loves playing fetch and general play time
Likes walks
Lovely family pet had since he was pup with my children loves cuddles and playing
6 years, 5 months ago
Tipi
4 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Interesting and surprises us with the things she does. she is very intelligent but can be a little aggressive with children since she is not used to being around them. she does not like to be touched by strangers.
6 years, 5 months ago
Leo
11 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Going to the park
Walking
Beach
My jackchi is fun and loving, he is full of energy. He constantly wants to play and is very active. But when he is more calm he loves cuddles. He is very sociable and loves meeting new dogs and people. He is definitely a chewer as he would chew anything he finds so you need to be very careful of what you leave in the house because he will go for anything. I have bought him so many toys and he destroys them in like two days so I try to buy now toys that are very strong so I don't spend lots of money in new toys. It is very hard to train him and in the park if I leave him out of the lead he runs away and even if I call him he would not come back because he is busy playing with other dogs so I have to run to get him. I am very busy and I find difficult to find time for what this type of dogs demands. I would recommend it to someone with lots of patience and time.
6 years, 5 months ago
Charlie
10 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Playing Ball
Fetch
Charlie is a sociable little dog who loves his walks His recall is poor
6 years, 4 months ago
Jamu
8 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Jamu is a very affectionate dog and he’s super friendly. He loves new toys and new people. He has a tendency to want to explore any new person that comes around him. He is an avid sniffer and will spend hours sniffing the ground for new things to get into. He has to be supervised because he will get into anything he can and start chewing. He particularly loves to steal our socks and T-shirts. Toys don’t last more than a week before they are destroyed. He loves to play with other dogs too. We gotta be careful with him because he will eat anything and I mean anything, that can fit in his mouth. Potty training has been a long hard battle, but we finally got it done. He’s pretty hard to train. He also tends to whine a lot. He likes to cuddle and often takes little naps. He hates car rides and it’s probably because he gets so car sick and throws up everytime. But we went to the vet and we have medicine for his car rides now. Overall he’s a very busy dog personality wise and he’s super loving.
6 years, 4 months ago
Mia
5 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
My puppy is so smart, fast and loves other dogs, ESP the big her ones
6 years, 4 months ago
Tyson
9 Years
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Fun. he makes me walk and get my exercise
6 years, 4 months ago
Javie
2 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very smart,friendly and lovable.
6 years, 3 months ago
Bella
6 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She is awesome full of live liliv esesto ride in the truck
6 years, 3 months ago
Luna Belle
8 Weeks
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Runninng
chewing
Cuddling
Bouncing
She’s a fun and funny puppy. She’s such a momma’s girl but she absolutely adores everyone she meets. She misses my mom when we’re away for a while. She’s pretty easy to train with consistency. She’s quite stubborn but by far my favorite dog in the world!
6 years, 2 months ago
BINS
4 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
VERY,VERY SMART, VERY FRENDLY
3 years, 8 months ago
Dani
5 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Explore the city
Walk
Explore the woods
She is my first small dog, but she's great. Easy to train, not expensive to feed. She goes to work 5 days a week as the office dog. Good with people and other dogs, quite, just doesn't like cats much. So pretty much perfect.
5 years, 11 months ago
Rhouzer
5 Years
3 People
Studio
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hikes
Strutting for the ladies
Everything we do together is the best
Never saw myself with a small dog but when we met him and I bonded and I couldn't be happier. He is the best. I think he saved my life more than once but for sure one time so I am debted to him for the life he saved. Listens very well, can't catch good but it's ok, he's lightning fast, smart, not a yapper, friendly with all and just a joy to be around. I'm gonna say it again my dog Rhouzer is the BEST GOOD BOY IN THE WORLD. I got lucky with finding him.
5 years, 9 months ago
Mr. Brown
2 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Hide & Seek
Running
It has been ultimately amazing. His intellect is out of this world. Love him to Life. Didn’t know though that it’s be like having a toddler 🤣
5 years, 9 months ago
Kassidy
7 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
My Jackchi is such a little love bug. She loves everyone,and is always happy to greet them; hi man and animal alike. I had 2 ferrets with her at one point and she loved playing with them. She also loves cats,she even pretends my friend's kitten is her baby when she is around her. She loves riding in the car, going for visits, just being with me as much as possible. She is crate trained but does not need to be. Not a barker either. She is very smart and also very good motivated. She knows the following tricks (and enjoys learning new ones): sit,stay,come,no,leave it,enough, up, down, lay down, roll over, sit pretty, salute, paw, other paw, give, other five, ten, and dance.again did I say how much she loves to learn and how incredibly smart and eager to please she is. SShe is a great dog all around.She does shed a decent amount as she is semi long haired,also she wants to give you kisses all of the time. I have not had any health issues with her except for her reverse sneezes that scare her when they happen.
5 years, 8 months ago
Ruger
1 Year
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
He is a puppy from our male jack russell, Astro. Dad did not like him at all, very jealous. Ruger has grown up to be a bully. He does not share any new toys, and likes to pick fights. They are the best entertainment, protectors,friends you could ever ask for.
5 years, 7 months ago
Woody
12 Weeks
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Snuggles
Fetch
Tug-of-war
Woody has only been with us a month but he is super friendly, super excited and super cute on the downside he is super small and gets under my feet! Proper little character
5 years, 6 months ago
Mimmi
14 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She is very scared all the time over the last 9 weeks she is starting to trust me more each day.
5 years, 5 months ago
Apollo
2 Months
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hes definitely a very hyper canine i love apollo soo much
5 years, 4 months ago
Lil Bear
14 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Mostly fetch and tug of war. Snuggling
Lil Bear is our 4th doggie,the only boy and we have 3 girl doggies. His mother, grandmother and aunt. They are very very smart, easy to train and we love them to the moon and back.
5 years, 4 months ago
Casper
4 Years
4 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog parks and long walks and hikes
He is a very loving and friendly dog. Hardly ever barks except when protecting the home. Since 8 weeks old he has been the perfect companion. He loves the outdoors and is easily trained but has a stubborn streak.
5 years ago
Chico
3 Years
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He islovable but takes him a while to warm up to strangers. We've had him for 3 years & he still doesn't care for my husband.
4 years, 9 months ago
Doris
12 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
Run
Chew toy
She is so lovely and loving, she always wants to play with her toy and play tug of war and whenever we get ready to go on a walk she goes crazy in excitement !
4 years, 9 months ago
Bloo
8 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Play
Fetch
5 months of experience and understanding, still learning but he seems to be helping me learn as we go!
4 years, 8 months ago
Minnie
2 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
chasing squirrels
Eating Snacks
Walk
Cuddling
Minnie is pretty lazy for a Jack Chi, she loves to eat and will eat anytime. But, she loves going on walks and chasing squirrels. She is lovable, friendly and calm. Unless if it has to do with food lol
4 years, 8 months ago
Louie
5 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
companionship
watching play with other dogs
Louie was rescued from a dog hoarder. I got him from the SPCA when he was about 2. He is well socialized with other dogs, but not so much with humans. He will lean against me while watching TV, but if I pet him, he will move out of arms reach. He really doesn't like being held at all, he is passive, but upon release will retreat to his bed to pout. He would prefer to run from people, but if cornered, he is passive and will put up with what he has to until he can escape. He prefers to be nocturnal, waking me up about 2am to play. Which consists of his version of hide and seek and tag. With him refusing to be tagged. Our 2am romps are too much for me, so now he has a rat terrior companion who is 2 years his junior. She is his Alpha. She takes care of both of us
4 years, 7 months ago
Sydney
7 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Tug of war
We have had Sydney since she was a pup, she is so energetic and honestly I couldn’t ask for a better dog! She’s friendly with both dogs and humans. Living with so many of us in the house she is never bored and is constantly picked up, so she loves to be cuddled on the sofa! Couldn’t ask for a better dog! Strange thing with my dog is that she doesn’t like to eat dog food.. she does however expect And love human food!
4 years, 5 months ago
Amber
9 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Cuddles
Kisses
Good with people but bad with dogs, unless if she knows them well enough.
4 years, 3 months ago
Abbey
5 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
chasing
Fetch
Tracking
Cuddles
Abbey is a sweet pup, inside she likes to nap and cuddle. When she gets outside she goes from 0 to 60 in half a second. She loves to sniff everything she can and tries to chase any bird she sees. She is wary of men but very excited to see other dogs while on walks. She doesn’t always find her food yummy but loves any kind of treat we offer.
4 years, 2 months ago
Berdy
1 Year
9+ People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
Hide & Seek
Long walks
She’s really sweet extremely active most rare looking jack chi!
4 years, 2 months ago
Darcy
6 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Long walks,
Fetch
Tug of war
Hunting
digging
Wonderful pup she is! We got her in lockdown which has meant socialisation was incredibly difficult and we're dealing with the consequences now. That aside she is so sweet and loving. Shes a complete lap dog, always wanting to be cared for and lapping up attention. Shes very well behaved but with LOTS of personality; she'll obey boundaries but tell you she doesnt like them. Shes very excitable and energetic and full of love and joy.
4 years, 2 months ago
Evie
12 Weeks
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Kong
Walk
Puzzle Toys
Tug-of-war
Fetch
Feisty and a ball of energy. She is definitely displaying a terrier attitude and loves to play. She can become intolerant to over handling which results in growls and bites. Enjoying her walks but prefers being off lead. Bold with her introduction to cats, can try to chase. Submissive with dogs. They can develop attachment issues too. Absolutely loves children and prefers kids to adults. Very intelligent and picks up new commands very quickly but has a very short attention span!
4 years, 1 month ago
Kenny
6 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
exploring outside
Fetch
Kenny is a little bundle of energy, he's quite friendly, confident, intelligent and fearless. He loves to bite everything in sight and plays all day. When he's calm he's a different dog just lays with me who he decided to attach to and relaxes.
4 years, 1 month ago
Pip
5 Years
7 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Runing
Road trip
Tug of war
Pip is very nice but likes to bark at people he doesn’t know and animals he is not familiar with he is definitely a lap dog and can sometimes get spiked in the middle of the night. Pip is the best!!!
4 years, 1 month ago
Enzo
11 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Teaching tricks
training
chasing
Fetch
Running
playing with other dogs
Enzo is an extremely lively dog and needs a lot of stimulation and exercise, so if you can offer them this, they're a perfect companion. Enzo takes to learning new things very quickly, but once he's learnt something he becomes stubborn and begrudges doing it often, probably the chi in him haha. He's quite a vocal dog and likes to let people know he's here, which some might take as aggression but he's far from it, he loves attention and loves meeting up with his dog friends and their owners at the park where he loves to chase them and be chased and he can do this all day given the chance. He's highly social and needs that social time with other dogs so it's advisable to socialise them as puppies as soon as you're able. We have no kids in our house but he's very fond of the kids in our family who are 2 and 4 years and loves to run around with them. If you have the time and energy for a jack chi, I can recommend them.
4 years, 1 month ago
Sadie
16 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Tug-of-war
Sadie spends most of her life as a mature woman wrapped in a heated blanket although she does enjoy play time and you’d never know she’s a mature dog just watching her play. She’s going deaf in one ear now and has been diagnosed with stage one renal failure, other than that she’s a healthy happy dog. She likes everyone but she gets nervous when there’s a large group of people at the house, she gets along well with dogs (she has a healthy tolerance for her shih tzu brother) and cats but she is prone to chasing and will fight for a treat so we have to be a little careful. She’s gone from 3 walks a day around the neighbourhood to one long walk a day and if it’s raining she’s happier to use our garden and quickly get back under a blanket. She’s a wonderful dog and I’d be happy to have a hundred more just like her.
4 years, 1 month ago
Leia
1 Year
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
Walk
Leia was a rescue who was terrified when she came first came to us 4 months ago, but is now so affectionate, playful and loyal. We had a bit of a problem with chewing shoes and clothes when she first came, but has since grown out of that. She is happiest when curled up on someone's knees on the couch, she just craves attention. She usually gets 2 30 minute walks a day and if she had it her way, would spend the whole time sniffing every tree and plant she passes!
4 years ago
Kipper
9 Years
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
It tricky but doable
4 years ago
Buddy
6 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing with toys
Tug-of-war
Walks
the beach
playing with other dogs
We got Buddy at 8 weeks during lockdown. He's really great, especially with other dogs. He's not really a people person (unless they have a dog) and is very barky in our garden when he sees the neighbours. He loves our family and friends though! He loves his walks and likes to leave his mark on every tree and he'd do anything for a squeaky toy! We're so glad we got him 😁
4 years ago
Lister
6 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playdate
Go to Park
Walk
Run
Look out the window
Learn a new trick
Play
Tug-of-war
Chase
Fetch
Hide & Seek
Shake
Dog Parks
Laying in the sun
Lister is my first dog and is 30% chi, 15% jack, 20% supermutt. He’s so playful and energetic. He is protective and is more bonded to one of his humans than the other. He is always alert, loves running as fast as possible. Loves socialising with other dogs at the park and pestering all the big dogs to make them chase him. He’s a lap dog who loves sleeping as close to me as possible and always keeping me within sight. Once he’s tired out, he’s sweet and gentle, but he can get nippy and restless without frequent, high-activity exercise. Lots of positive reinforcement has led him to be a well-trained and patient dog. He can take some time to warm up to something new and he’s intelligent to always know if you’re trying to deceive him. My jack chi is a perfect companion and loves being in the sun with his human nearby and some other dogs to play with.
3 years, 12 months ago
Marty Mcfly
5 Years
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
Running
Sleeping
He looked at us as soon as we walked into Petco and we knew that he was going to be our dog so we adopted him and named him the first name we could think of.
3 years, 11 months ago
Rocky Jake
3 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
My baby came to us when he was eight months old and instantly became the love of my life. He is a sweet, playful, mischievous bundle of love and has made my heart burst with joy. He loves to chew, especially Water Buffalo horns. He runs to greet me when I return from work, and cuddles close at night. He and his Schnoodle brother Bentley have absolutely made this Mommy very happy!
3 years, 11 months ago
Luna
3 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Therapy Training
playing with children
My dog is very friendly and affectionate. She's great with kids of all ages and friendly with all animals. She makes the best companion and therapy dog. She does however suffer from anxiety which is being managed by the use of pet remedy.
3 years, 11 months ago
Chester
10 Years
1 People
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Walking
Playing
Running
He's great with kids, loving, friendly, he's my comfort companion along with his brother which is a 3 year old Wire Chiwoxy named Boo-Boo and they are both very protective!
3 years, 11 months ago
bambi
5 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Pastimes
bambi is great puppy almost never leaves my side
3 years, 11 months ago
Rosie
6 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chase
Walk
Throwing a ball
Learn a new trick
Play with 4 year old daughter
Play with other dogs
Rosie is a very kind, loving and affectionate pup. She is so kind natured and relaxed, especially around my four year old daughter. She loves cuddles, and is very good being off her lead.
3 years, 11 months ago
Gizmo
3 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Fetch
awesome companion very friendly
3 years, 10 months ago
Vivienne
8 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
kissing
Tug-of-war
wrestling
Chase
Fetch
Hunting a pretend mouse
paw
High Five
fist bump
Cuddling
The most intelligent, inquisitive and nosey dog I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. This dog makes me question whether she's a mixed breed or a mixed species, because she's so human - I almost feel mean referring to her as a dog. She sheds lots of straight short hairs which I wasn't prepared for, and is an EXTREMELY fussy eater - borderline snob. These puppies are 100% assured in their cuteness and try to use it to their advantage. Vivi is charming and charismatic, and knows exactly how to act sweet. She can easily switch moods to suit you, going from rough play and boyish wrestling immediately to cuddling and kissing with her ears right back to show her huge and pretty cartoon-like black eyes. She can be very anxious for what seems like no reason, and easily alarmed and alert in reaction to sudden noises and movements. Everything we have made the effort to train her in she has picked up within the same day, sometimes within the same 10 minutes. I disagree these dogs are hard to train if you have plenty treats and you're engaged in the lesson - Vivienne sees training as play and she never loses focus, this along with her intelligence makes me wish crufts would allow her 'designer' self! If anyone is unsure about adopting this breed, just go for it. Be prepared and educated as this breed is one to reckon with, they are impressively smart and ready to learn. Nip early barking in the bud as soon as possible, provide lots of different chew toys and try to stick to one food type. Invest in a winter coat and something waterproof for rainy days as these are not puddle splashing dogs but rather a tip toe through the disgusting mud and shudder it off 3 steps later (princesses). Provide an elevated and secure car seat so your curious puppy can look out of the windows on journeys. Socialise with other dogs and humans as early as possible as they can become territorial, scared, aggressive and a bit antisocial without this. This is the dog you will tell family about for years, that will provide endless entertainment and love, this isn't your run of the mill puppy to boringly coexist with, this is the lifelong love to create memories with.
3 years, 10 months ago
Appa
1 Year
1 People
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Appa is a delightful little pupnwhoncharms everyone she meets. She's only about 7.3 pounds and probably won't get much bigger. She loves to cuddle against me under the bed covers and she is very strong for her size. She chews a lot and would go after plastic if I didn't provide chew toys. She loves running around and playing with other dogs and isn't very aggressive. She is also a fantastic jumper. She likes sleeping in my lap when I work on thr computer. She's a bit harder to train than my lab was but she knows the commands I've taught her well. She can be a bit picky about her food, but she'll eventually eat if I leave the food out or if one of the cats tries to eat it.. shea very agile and climbs around just like a cat.
3 years, 10 months ago
shilo
13 Years
4 People
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Shilo is very friendly. Always is the first to greet you and befriend you asap. She loves a great adventure. The best ones are off leash where she can go at her own pace and smell and explore new sights and smells on the path or no path. This dog is very agile. To this very day age 13, she is still unstoppable and can jump up heights you would not think the little dog could. Great for hiking and trail blazing as they will keep up with you with most anything you throw at her. Is not a fan of cold rainy or snowy days. Isn't a fan of children either, but tolerates them very well. If you love a good adventurous companion, get this dog! Btw they are very portable too ;)
3 years, 9 months ago
Peanut
6 Weeks
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Running in the yard and also playing hide & seek
My jack chi is an awesome dog. I continue do day a day training with him so he can poop and pi in the yard.
3 years, 9 months ago
Gravy
11 Months
2 People
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Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Go to Park
Walk
Run
Agility training
Dressing up
Fetch
Eating Snacks
Bubbles
He's the best dog in the world :)
3 years, 7 months ago
Chaos
4 Years
3 People
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Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Fetch
Bath time
Catch treats
Tug-of-war
Playing in the snow
He is very sweet and loyal.
3 years, 5 months ago
Dido
7 Months
6 People
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All I can say is..its been an adventure
3 years, 4 months ago
LJ
10 Months
2 People
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Friendliness
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Nope!I had a chorkie that was the best dog ever! He passed away March of CHF. LJ on the other hand is a ball of energy.
3 years, 2 months ago
Phoebe
8 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Long walks
Tug-of-war
Fetch
First dog had her since she was 7.5 weeks old and she’s the best dog ever, so placid and friendly everyone loves her and she just loves attention and cuddles.
3 years, 1 month ago
Cocoa
6 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Pastimes
Hide & Seek
Playdate
So far she’s very very energetic, loving, spoiled, affectionate. We just love and adore her. We do have some work but she’s getting it at times, she’s learning.
2 years, 8 months ago
Daisy
3 Years
2 People
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Grooming
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toys
Tug-of-war
Cuddling
socializing
Run
Walk
My jack-chi was an unplanned gift of joy from destiny. She came to my home for fostering at 6m age. She was super shy and afraid of environment. She only wanted love and cuddling. When she got my love back then just running with her was a lovely experience as if she was running first time w Mom. I can’t forget her eyes. She is super friendly and curious. A sniffer. Alert and playful.
2 years, 8 months ago
Axle
13 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Car rides
Cuddling
Camping
Hiking
Napping
Axle loves the outdoors and he loves being with his momma and playing with us dad. Axle doesn’t like children and but he loves being around a lot of adults. He is good at not running away, we kinda just open the door and he knows to use the bathroom and explore but stays away from the road. He is extremely smart and he knows familiar words and what they mean. He also is a sneaky and likes to find food but he knows to do it when we are not home. Other than bathing him and him being sneaky he is the best dog ever. He is great with new places, other animals, and he listening. Although he gets attached to his owner when someone dog sits and he stays with his dad he sits and stares at the door and cry’s till moms back home.
2 years, 5 months ago
Stanley
10 Years
3 People
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Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Running
Tug-of-war
Cuddling
Loves people and cats - not so keen on other dogs (bad experience as a puppy.) Loves to play, warm weather, and cuddling. Amazing and durable dog, fantastic for families and solo.
6 months ago
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What does it mean when my Jack chi puppy wines

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Book me a walkiee?
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