Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

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

German Wirehaired Labs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Schipeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

Maltese and Schipperke

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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®

2000s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Black
White

German Wirehaired Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Lab can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Entropion
Cataracts

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

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

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

German Wirehaired Labs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

Schipeses 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 German Wirehaired Lab, it's at least 12 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 German Wirehaired Labs 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 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 German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

German Wirehaired Lab 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
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) German Wirehaired Lab 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.

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 German Wirehaired Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Lab 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 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.

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.

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

German Wirehaired Labs 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.

German Wirehaired Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

German Wirehaired Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

German Wirehaired Labs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Schipeses are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Schipeses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.