Affectionate
Playful
Inquisitive

Playful
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Doxles shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Crusties shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Choose a Doxle if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

Beagle, Dachshund

Yorkshire Terrier and Chinese Crested

Not recognized by any clubs.

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White

Brown
Black

A Doxle can have a litter of 12-14 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.

A Crustie 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.

Doxles have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Crusties are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Deafness
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's Disease

None

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Spinal Tap
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ultrasound

Doxles thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Crusties are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Doxles need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Doxles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Crusties have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Doxle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Doxles are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Doxle dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Crusties 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 Doxle, it's at least 4 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 Crustie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Doxles usually need at least 35 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 Crusties 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.

Doxle 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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Doxle is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Doxle 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.

The average per month expenses of a Crustie 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.

Doxle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Crusties 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.

Doxles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Crusties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Doxles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Crusties are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Crusties have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.