Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered

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

Labralass make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Belgium

United States

sheepdog

Vizsla and Labrador Retriever

1600s

1980s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn

Schipperkes have medium-length coats.

Labralass have coats that can be either short or medium in 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 Labralas 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Gastric Torsion
Epilepsy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Congenital Eye Defects

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Otitis Interna and Media

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

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

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

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

Labralas 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.

Labralass require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Labralass 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

Chase, Hide & Seek, Football, Swimming

Schipperkes 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.

Labralass 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 Schipperke, it's at least 7 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 Labralas, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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 Labralass usually need at least 90 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 Labralas is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Labralas feed 3.5 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 Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Labralas is somewhere $3.40 - $4.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schipperke 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 Labralas is between $101 - $134. This makes an average of $1212 - $1608 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.

Schipperke is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Labralas is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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.

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

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

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

Labralass are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

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

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

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