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

Playful
Dignified
Intelligent
Patient
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Good-natured
Generous
Thoughtful

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

Irish Wolfhound and Standard Schnauzer

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

Black
Gray
Fawn
Red
White
Silver

Sheltie-Kees are known for their coat length.

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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.

A Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzer can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Gastric Torsion
Pancreatitis

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

Osteosarcoma
Cardiomyopathy
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bladder Stones
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Liver Shunts

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

Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays
Hip
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

Sheltie-Kees sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Sheltie-Kees 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.

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers 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 Sheltie-Kee, it's at least 14 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 Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzer, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers 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.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers 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.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzer 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 50-115 pound (23 - 52 kg) Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzer 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.

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

The average cost of a Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzer 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.

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.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Standard Irish Wolf Schnauzers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.