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

Active
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless

Schipeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Great Cambrian Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Maltese and Schipperke

Welsh Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

Black
White
Red
Brown
Gray

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Great Cambrian Shepherds have medium-length coats.

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 Great Cambrian Shepherd can have a litter of 6-9 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.

Great Cambrian Shepherds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

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

Entropion
Cataracts
Dermatomyositis
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Ulcerative Dermatosis

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

Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam

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 Great Cambrian Shepherd, it's at least 9 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 Great Cambrian Shepherds 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.

The Schipese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Great Cambrian Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherd 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
Slicker Brush
Comb
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 75-115 pound (34 - 52 kg) Great Cambrian Shepherd feed 4 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 Great Cambrian Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Great Cambrian Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Great Cambrian Shepherds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

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