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

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

Maltese and Schipperke

Welsh Terrier and Labrador Retriever

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White

Black
Brown
Cream

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Weltadors have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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 Weltador 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.

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

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

Otitis Externa
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

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

Eye
Elbow
Blood Test
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Hip

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

Weltadors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Weltadors 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 Weltador, it's at least 15 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 Weltadors 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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 25-65 pound (11 - 29 kg) Weltador feed 2 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 Weltador is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Weltador is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

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

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

Weltadors 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.

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

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

Weltadors 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.

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