Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Quick
Tempered
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured

Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Avoid Scottish-Skye Terriers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Chions aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Scotland

United States

Scottish Terrier and Skye Terrier

Chihuahua, Papillon

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
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2001

Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Gray
Fawn
Cream
Brindle

White
Fawn
Brown
Cream
Black

Scottish-Skye Terriers are known for their coat length.

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

Straight

Wavy

A Scottish-Skye Terrier 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 Chion can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Scottish-Skye Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cancer
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Patellar Luxation
Color Dilution Alopecia

Scottie Cramp
Ear Health and Infection

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Urinalysis
Neurological Examination
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood and Urine Tests
Serum Chemistry Tests
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Scottish-Skye Terriers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Scottish-Skye Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish-Skye Terrier, it's at least 7 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 Chion, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scottish-Skye Terriers 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.

In general most Chions 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.

The Scottish-Skye Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Scottish-Skye Terrier 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, Chion should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Scottish-Skye Terrier feed 1.5 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 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chion 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.

The average cost of a Scottish-Skye Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Scottish-Skye Terrier is between $48 - $56. This makes an average of $576 - $672 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 Chion 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.

Scottish-Skye Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chions have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Scottish-Skye Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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