Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Devoted
Cheerful
Reserved
Suspicious

Yorkineses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Rus-A-Peis are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Yorkineses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Rus-A-Peis make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Yorkshire Terrier, Pekingese

Jack Russell Terrier, Chinese Shar-Pei

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
DBR = Designer Breed Registry

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Fawn
Cream
Brindle
Gray
Blue
Silver

Sable
Red
Isabella
Fawn
Cream
Blue
Brown
White

Yorkineses are known for their coat length.

Rus-A-Peis have short coats.

A Yorkinese 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 Rus-A-Pei can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Rus-A-Peis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Portacaval Shunt
Tracheal Collapse
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Atopic Dermatitis

KCS
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Seborrhea
Lens Luxation
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Hypothyroidism
Ichthyosis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Leukodystrophies
Myasthenia Gravis

Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy
Respiratory Tests
Heart Testing

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Yorkineses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Rus-A-Peis' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Yorkinese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Rus-A-Pei has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Rus-A-Peis require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

Playing, Chasing kitty, Brushing, Car rides, Walks, Chase, Tug-of-war, Laser, Wrestling, Walk, Fetch, Walking, Playing fetch, Catch, Everything, Catch ball, Chase tail, Frisbee, Tug of war, Cuddling, Sleeping, Exploring, Play, Loving, Dog Parks, Running, Playdate, Ball

Fetch, Running, Long walks, Playing fetch, Playing Ball

Yorkineses 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.

Rus-A-Peis 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 Yorkinese, it's at least 6 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 Rus-A-Pei, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkineses usually need at least 30 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 Rus-A-Peis 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.

Yorkineses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Rus-A-Pei requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Rus-A-Pei 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
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Yorkinese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Rus-A-Pei is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorkinese is between $34 - $42. This makes an average of $408 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Rus-A-Pei 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.

Yorkinese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Rus-A-Pei is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Rus-A-Peis have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Rus-A-Peis are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Yorkineses are not suitable for children.

Rus-A-Peis are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

Rus-A-Peis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Yorkineses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Rus-A-Peis are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Rus-A-Peis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.