Active
Curious
Independent
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

Happy
Dominant
Protective
Affectionate
Intelligent
Quiet

Schipper-Poos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Schipper-Poos aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Poodle, Schipperke

Newfoundland dog

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®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1800s

Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Brown

Black
Gray

Brown
Red

Schipper-Poos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Wavy

A Schipper-Poo 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 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.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Eye Problems
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Physical Examination

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Schipper-Poo has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Schipper-Poos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Schipper-Poos 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.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers 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 Schipper-Poo, 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Schipper-Poos 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 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers 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.

Schipper-Poos 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 26-40 pound (12 - 18 kg) Schipper-Poo feed 1.7 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 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Chesapeake Bay Retriever feed 2.8 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 Schipper-Poo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schipper-Poo is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Schipper-Poos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Schipper-Poos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Schipper-Poos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Schipper-Poos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.