Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Spirited
Cheerful
Faithful

sheepdog

Labrador Retriever and Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

1600s

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Black
Brown
Cream

Straight

Wavy

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 Wheatador can have a litter of 5-8 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

Retinal Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Joint conditions

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Skin Allergies
Flea Allergy

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Allergy Testing
Hip and Knee
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

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

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

Schipperkes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Wheatadors sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Walk, Play

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.

Wheatadors 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 Wheatador, it's at least 10 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 Wheatadors 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 Wheatador requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Flea Comb
Comb
Scissors
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 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Wheatador 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 Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Wheatador is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Wheatador is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 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.

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

Wheatadors are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Schipperkes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Wheatadors 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.

Wheatadors are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Wheatadors are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.