Kuchi has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Whoodle has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Unfortunately, the Kuchi is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Whoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Aloof
Clownish
Dignified
Happy
Independent

Playful
Friendly
Active
Energetic
Strong
Confident

Kuchis are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Whoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Kuchis as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Molosser-type Dogs

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and Poodle

Unknown

Not recognized by any clubs.

Unknown

Mid 1900's

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Red
Fawn

Black
Red
Brown
Silver
Cream

Kuchis have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Whoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Kuchi can have a litter of 12-13 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 Whoodle can have a litter of 12-15 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.

While the Kuchi breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Sebaceous Adenitis
Kidney Problems
Addison's Disease
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Bloat

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies

Yearly Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
Eye examination

Kuchi has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Whoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Kuchi drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Whoodle minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

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

Whoodles are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Kuchi dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Whoodle dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Agility

Walking, Walks, fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kuchi, it's at least 10 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 Whoodle, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kuchis usually need at least 45 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 Whoodles 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.

The Kuchi has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Whoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 88-176 pound (40 - 80 kg) Kuchi feed 3.4 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 20-45 pound (9 - 20 kg) Whoodle feed 2.5 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 Kuchi is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Whoodle is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kuchi 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.

The average per month expenses of a Whoodle is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 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.

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

Whoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Whoodles have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Kuchi is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Kuchis are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Whoodles are not cat friendly.

Kuchis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Kuchis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Whoodles may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.