Schipese

Maltese and Schipperke

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®

Unknown

Brown

Black

Black
White

The coat of a Schipese is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

3-7 puppies per pregnancy

A Schipese can have a litter of 3-7 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.

Schipeses are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Schipese is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Entropion
Ectropion
Portacaval Shunt
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
Open Fontanel

Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Schipeses may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Schipese have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Schipeses a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

Schipeses dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Schipese dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Medium

Schipeses 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.

5 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Schipese, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

40 minutes

In general most Schipeses usually need at least 40 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 Schipese is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Daily

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

1 cups

For an average 8-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Schipese 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.

$1.10 - $1.40 / day

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

$35 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of a Schipese 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.

Schipeses has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Schipese is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Schipese is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Schipeses are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Schipeses are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Schipeses are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Schipeses are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Schipese is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Schipese is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Schipese dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.