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

Active
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Athletic
Nonaggressive
Mischievous
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Shih Tzu, Schipperke

Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
White

Red
Black
White
Gray
Brindle
Sable
Blue
Cream

Skip-Shzus have medium-length coats.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds 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 Italian Cavalier Greyhound can have a litter of 3-5 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

Dental Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Electrocardiogram
General Physical Examination

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 Italian Cavalier Greyhound, it's at least 8 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 Italian Cavalier Greyhounds 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.

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 Italian Cavalier Greyhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhound 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
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.