While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Giant Schnoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Sheltie-Kee is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Bright
Sturdy

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

Sheltie-Kees are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Standard Poodle and Giant Schnauzer

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Silver
White

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

Giant Schnoodles have medium-length coats.

Sheltie-Kees are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Giant Schnoodle 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.

A Sheltie-Kee can have a litter of 3-8 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.

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

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

Giant Schnoodles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Sebaceous Adentitis

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Entropion
Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Corneal Dystrophy

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

Hip
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
Heart Analysis

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Blood Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Giant Schnoodle, 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 Sheltie-Kee, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Giant Schnoodles 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.

In general most Sheltie-Kees usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Giant Schnoodles 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.

Sheltie-Kees have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Giant Schnoodle 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, Sheltie-Kee should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 100-120 pound (45 - 54 kg) Giant Schnoodle 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.

For an average 25-45 pound (11 - 20 kg) Sheltie-Kee 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 Giant Schnoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Sheltie-Kee is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Giant Schnoodle 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.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie-Kee is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

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

Sheltie-Kees are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

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

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

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

Sheltie-Kees have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Sheltie-Kees are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.