Unfortunately, the Schipese 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, Giant Wauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Faithful
Easygoing

Independent
Alert
Powerful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed

Schipeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Giant Wauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Maltese and Schipperke

Westie, Giant Schnauzer

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

White
Black
Silver
Gray

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Giant Wauzers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Giant Wauzer 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.

Schipeses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Giant Wauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The Giant Wauzer breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Hip Dysplasia
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
CMO
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Copper Toxicosis
Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

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

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Hip and Knee

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.

Giant Wauzers 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 Schipese, it's at least 5 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 Giant Wauzer, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Giant Wauzers 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 Schipese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Giant Wauzers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Giant Wauzer 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 20-75 pound (9 - 34 kg) Giant Wauzer feed 3 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 Schipese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Giant Wauzer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Giant Wauzer is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Schipese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

Giant Wauzers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Schipeses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

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

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

Giant Wauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Schipeses are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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

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