Active
Playful
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Good-natured
Quiet
Faithful

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

Cotralians are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Schipeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Cotralians aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Avoid Schipeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Australian Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel

Maltese and Schipperke

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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®

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Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Gray
Red
Silver
White

Black
White

Cotralians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Cotralian 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.

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.

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Eye Abnormalities
Familial Nephropathy
Hepatitis

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

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Joint Fluid Sample

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

Cotralians' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Cotralians need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Cotralians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Cotralians 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cotralian, it's at least 12 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 Schipese, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cotralians usually need at least 90 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 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.

Cotralian 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-60 pound (14 - 27 kg) Cotralian 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.

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.

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Cotralian 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 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.

Cotralian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Schipeses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

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

Cotralians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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

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