Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Happy
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Fearless
Faithful

Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Loving
Affectionate
Good-natured
Protective

Skip-Shzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Skip-Shzus as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose an Australian Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

United States

Shih Tzu, Schipperke

Basque Shepherd

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®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
White

Black
Red
Blue

Skip-Shzus have medium-length coats.

Australian Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Skip-Shzu 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.

An Australian Shepherd can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Hip Dysplasia

Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
CEA
Von Willebrand's Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

Distichiasis
Deafness
OCD
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
Hearing

Skip-Shzus are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Australian Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Australian Shepherds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Skip-Shzus have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Australian Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Skip-Shzus 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.

Australian Shepherds 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 Skip-Shzu, it's at least 7 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 Australian Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Skip-Shzus usually need at least 20 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 Australian Shepherds 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.

Skip-Shzus 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.

The Australian Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Australian Shepherd 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Skip-Shzu 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 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Australian Shepherd feed 2.5 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 Skip-Shzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Skip-Shzu 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 an Australian Shepherd 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.

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

Australian Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

The Skip-Shzu is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Skip-Shzus have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Skip-Shzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

Australian Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Skip-Shzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Australian Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Skip-Shzus are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Skip-Shzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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