Peke-A-Paps are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

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United Kingdom

Papillon, Pekingese

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
White

Black
Brown

Peke-A-Paps are known for their coat length.

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Peke-A-Pap 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.

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

KCS
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

Knee
Heart
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests
Eye examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination

Peke-A-Paps are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Curly Coated Retrievers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Peke-A-Paps 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.

Curly Coated Retrievers 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 Peke-A-Pap, it's at least 8 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 Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Peke-A-Paps usually need at least 25 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 Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Peke-A-Paps require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Peke-A-Pap 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

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Pap 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.

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Peke-A-Pap is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Peke-A-Pap is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Peke-A-Paps are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

Peke-A-Paps have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Peke-A-Paps are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.