Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Sweet

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

Bea-Tzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Bea-Tzus aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Belgium

United States

sheepdog

Shih Tzu, Beagle

1600s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Black
White
Brown
Cream
Gray

Schipperkes have medium-length coats.

Bea-Tzus are known for their coat length.

A Schipperke can have a litter of 13-15 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.

A Bea-Tzu can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Epilepsy
Kidney Problems
Hypothyroidism
Invertebral Disk Disease
Liver Problems

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing
Dwarfism

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Ultrasound
Full Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Tests

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

Bea-Tzus are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

Bea-Tzus need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Schipperkes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Walks, "Love fests", More walks, Sniffing, Training, Play, Walk

Walk, Play, Go for a walk, Play tug of war, Walking, Fetch, Throwing stick, Running

In general most Schipperkes 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 Bea-Tzus 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 Schipperke has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Bea-Tzu requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Schipperke 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, Bea-Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schipperke feed 0.8 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 16-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Bea-Tzu 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.

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

The average cost of a Bea-Tzu is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

Schipperke is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Bea-Tzus are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bea-Tzus are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Bea-Tzus are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.