Chihuahua vs Shichi
Compare Chihuahuas to Shichis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chihuahua
Shichi
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
7-10 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
3-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Shichi
Origin Country
Mexico
Unspecified
Origin Year
1850 AD
Unspecified
Chihuahua
Shichi
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Shichi
Chihuahua
Shichi
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Shichi
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Shichi
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Shichi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Shichi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Shichi
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Shichi
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Shichi
Chihuahua
Shichi
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Long
Chihuahua
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