| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Size Category | Small |
| Weight Range | 4–7.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 20–27 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–18 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 10 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 10 years |
| Exercise Needs | Low |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Very High |
| Annual Exam Focus | Cardiac auscultation; Eye exam; Dental evaluation; Joint palpation; Urinalysis |
| Routine Care | Monitor for periodontal disease, cataracts, and osteoarthritis. Manage weight to reduce joint stress. Regular urinalysis is crucial for early detection of kidney disease and bladder stones. |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periodontal disease | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Anal sac impaction | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Ear disorders | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Eye conditions | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Patellar luxation | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Hip dysplasia | Adult | High | Yes | N/A |
| Cardiac disease | Adult | High | Yes | N/A |
| Risk Level | High |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 5/9 |
| Visual Cues | Ribs easily felt with slight fat covering; waist visible from above; abdominal tuck visible from side. |
| Daily Activity | 30 minutes |
| Caloric Notes | {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 60, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1.4} |
| Litter Size | 3–6 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | High |
| CHIC Required Tests | Eye Examination; Patellar Luxation |
| Recommended DNA Tests | Degenerative Myelopathy (DM); Chondrodystrophy and Intervertebral Disc Disease (CDDY/IVDD); Prekallikrein Deficiency |
| Neonatal Weight | 85–170 g |
|---|---|
| Growth Notes | Brachycephalic breed: monitor for BOAS. Prone to eye issues (corneal ulcers) and dental problems. Monitor growth to prevent obesity. |
| Vaccine/Health Schedule | {"start_weeks": 6, "series_count": 3, "core_vaccines": "CDV; CAV-2; CPV-2; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 16} |
| Anxiety Proneness | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Separation; Loud noises/Thunderstorms; Strangers; Confinement; Travel |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | High |
| Calming Interventions | Behavioral modification; Environmental enrichment; Anti-anxiety medications; Routine maintenance; Puzzle toys/mental stimulation |
| Enrichment Needs | Moderate |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | High |
| Sociability Score | 4/10 |
| Locomotion | Smooth trotting gait; Play bow; Zoomies/FRAPs; Bounding/hopping |
|---|---|
| Social | Following owner (velcro behavior); Lap sitting/cuddling; Play solicitation; Licking hands/face |
| Comfort | Circling before lying down; Stretching; Self-grooming; Shaking off |
| Stress/Displacement | Lip licking; Excessive yawning; Panting; Turning away/avoidance |
| Breed-Specific | Alerting to strangers (watchdog); Burrowing under blankets; Perching on high furniture |
| Types | Bark (alert); Bark (play); Whine; Growl; Snort/grunt |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 500-1500 |
| Tendency | Moderate |
| Primary Modality | Balanced Vocal/Body |
| Tail/Body Signals | Curled over back = relaxed/normal; High wag = excited/happy; Dropped/uncurled = fearful/stressed; Stiff wag = alert |
| Top Problems | Separation anxiety; Excessive barking; Aggression/defensive behavior; Destructive chewing; House soiling |
|---|---|
| Medical Etiology | House soiling (bladder stones/UTI); Sudden aggression (pain); Altered activity (pain/cognitive decline) |
| Fear/Anxiety Etiology | Separation anxiety; Stranger aggression (fear-based); Noise phobia |
| Frustration Etiology | Destructive chewing (under-stimulation); Excessive barking (boredom); Pacing |
| Learned Behavior | Demand barking; Attention-seeking whining; Jumping on people |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Disorientation/pacing; Night waking/vocalization; Loss of house training; Decreased greeting behavior |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Tail position/movement; Ear orientation; Body posture tension; Vocalization pitch changes; Facial muscle tension |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Low growl to communicate needs vs low growl as warning; Short bark during play vs short bark for attention |
| Interspecies Communication | Develops unique vocalizations/growls to communicate needs; Uses gaze alternation to direct attention; Slow blinks to show affection |