Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Brave
Bright

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Quick
Devoted
Lively

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

Chimations are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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English Springer Spaniel and Boxer

Chihuahua, Dalmatian

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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A Boxspring can have a litter of 4-10 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 Chimation 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion

Cataracts
Hydrocephalus
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

Physical Examination
Radiographs
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

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

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

Boxsprings are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chimations sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

Swimming

Tug of war, Watching movies, Running, Road trip, Play, Run, Sleep

Boxsprings 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.

Chimations are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxspring, 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 Chimation, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boxsprings usually need at least 40 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 Chimations 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.

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

The Chimation is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Chimation 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
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Boxspring is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

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

Boxsprings are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chimations have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chimations are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Chimations are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boxsprings are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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

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