Unfortunately, the Deutsch Drahthaar is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Sco-Shis are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Pointer, Pudlepointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar

Scottish Terrier, Shih Tzu

1902

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Hazel

Black
Brown

Black

Pied
Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Brindle

Wiry

Straight

A Deutsch Drahthaar can have a litter of 12-14 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 Sco-Shi can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Shoulder Osteochondrosis
Eye Conditions

Ear Infections
Allergies
Reverse Sneezing
Eye Conditions

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

X-Rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Eye and Ear Examination
Allergy Testing
Abdominal Ultrasound

Retrieve, Walk, Run, Road trip, Socialize, Hunt, Swim, Fetch, Walking, hiking

Running in yard

Deutsch Drahthaars 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.

Sco-Shis are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Sco-Shi dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Deutsch Drahthaar, it's at least 10 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 Sco-Shi, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Deutsch Drahthaars 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.

In general most Sco-Shis 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.

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

Sco-Shi 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Deutsch Drahthaar 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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Sco-Shi 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 Deutsch Drahthaar is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Sco-Shi is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Deutsch Drahthaar 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 Sco-Shi 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.