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

Gentle
Easygoing
Protective
Calm

Avoid Schipeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Maltese and Schipperke

Liam Hound, Bloodhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club

Unknown

17th Century

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

Red
Brindle

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Hanover Hounds 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 Hanover Hound can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Hanover Hounds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

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

The Hanover Hound 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

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

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

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

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

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Schipeses are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Schipeses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

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

Hanover Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Schipese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

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.

Hanover Hounds 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 Hanover Hound, it's at least 12 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 Hanover Hounds 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.

The Hanover Hound 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.

Hanover Hound 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

Slicker Brush
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 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Hanover Hound feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Hanover Hound 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 Hanover Hound 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.

Hanover Hounds 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.

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

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

Hanover Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

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

Hanover Hounds 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.

Hanover Hounds may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.