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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Good-natured
Cheerful

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

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

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

Choose a Labrottie 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.

Shih Tzu, Schipperke

Labrador Retriever and Rottweiler

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®

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®

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
White

Black
Brown
Gray

Skip-Shzus have medium-length coats.

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

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.

A Labrottie can have a litter of 8-12 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.

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

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

Hip Dysplasia

Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Elbow
Hips

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

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

Skip-Shzu has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Labrottie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Labrotties require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

Skip-Shzu dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Labrotties bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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.

Labrotties 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 Labrottie, it's at least 12 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 Labrotties usually need at least 65 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 Labrottie is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Labrottie 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
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 70-115 pound (32 - 52 kg) Labrottie 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 Skip-Shzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Labrottie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 a Labrottie 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.

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

Labrottie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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.

Labrotties 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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