Stubborn
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Opinionated

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Cheerful
Amiable

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

Choose a Lab-Pointer 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.

United States

United States

Italian Greyhound and Pekingese

Pointer and Labrador Retriever

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Early 1900s

2000s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Black
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Red

Cream
Brown
Black

Peke-Italians have medium-length coats.

Lab-Pointers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Peke-Italian 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 Lab-Pointer can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Peke-Italians typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Lab-Pointers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Periodontal Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Retinal Dysplasia

KCS
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Leg Fractures
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Cataracts

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Respiratory Tests

X-ray imaging
Blood Analysis
Optical Examination
Orthopedic
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian

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

Lab-Pointers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Peke-Italian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Lab-Pointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Lab-Pointers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Lab-Pointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Lab-Pointers 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-Italian, 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 Lab-Pointer, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Peke-Italians usually need at least 20 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 Lab-Pointers usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Peke-Italian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Lab-Pointer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Peke-Italian 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 Lab-Pointer should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Peke-Italian 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 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Lab-Pointer feed 3 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-Italian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Lab-Pointer is somewhere $2.50 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Peke-Italian 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 Lab-Pointer is between $56 - $70. This makes an average of $672 - $840 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-Italians are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Lab-Pointer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

The Peke-Italian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Peke-Italians are not suitable for children.

Lab-Pointers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Peke-Italians are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Lab-Pointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Peke-Italians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Lab-Pointers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Peke-Italians are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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

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