Courageous
Confident
Loyal
Trustworthy
Protective
Alert

Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Faithful
Easygoing

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

Schipeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Mucuchies 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.

Avoid Schipeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Maltese and Schipperke

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Pied

Black
White

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

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Mucuchies can have a litter of 10-12 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.

A Schipese 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.

Mucuchiess have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

The Mucuchies breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Entropion
Ectropion
Portacaval Shunt
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Schipeses are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

The Mucuchies is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mucuchies, 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 Schipese, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mucuchiess usually need at least 45 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 Schipeses usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Mucuchies is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Mucuchies 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, Schipese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 66-100 pound (30 - 45 kg) Mucuchies 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.

For an average 8-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Schipese 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.

The average cost of a Mucuchies is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Mucuchies 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.

The average per month expenses of a Schipese 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.

Mucuchies is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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.

Mucuchiess can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Schipeses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Mucuchiess are not very stranger friendly.

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