Curious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Social
Watchful
Cheerful

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

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

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Shepherd and English Springer Spaniel

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Brindle

Black
Brown
White

Spanierds have medium-length coats.

Yorkelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Spanierd 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 Yorkeltie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Entropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Elbow Dysplasia
Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

Cataracts
Allergies

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Blood Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Allergy Testing

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Spanierd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Spanierds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Spanierd, it's at least 8 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 Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Spanierds 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.

In general most Yorkelties usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Spanierds 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.

Yorkelties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Spanierd feed 2 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 11-24 pound (5 - 11 kg) Yorkeltie 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 Spanierd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Yorkeltie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Spanierd is between $35 - $48. This makes an average of $420 - $576 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 Yorkeltie 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.

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

Yorkelties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

Spanierds are highly friendly around strangers.

Yorkelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Spanierds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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