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

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

Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Selfish
Easygoing

Curious
Aloof
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Quiet
Detached

Scotteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Chow Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Scottish Terrier and Maltese

Chow Chow, German Shepherd

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Fawn
Black
White

Brown
Black
Red
Gray
Cream
Fawn

A Scottese can have a litter of 3-5 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.

A Chow Shepherd 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.

Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Myasthenia Gravis

Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Hemophilia
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Cataracts

Complete Blood Profile
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Chemistry
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

X-Rays
MRI
Blood Tests
Ophthalmologic Examination

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

Chow Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Scotteses 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.

Chow Shepherds 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 Scottese, it's at least 5 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 Chow Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scotteses 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 Chow Shepherds usually need at least 75 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 Scottese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Chow Shepherds 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.

Scottese 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, Chow Shepherd should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-22 pound (3 - 10 kg) Scottese 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.

For an average 45-90 pound (20 - 41 kg) Chow Shepherd 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 Scottese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Scottese 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.

The average per month expenses of a Chow Shepherd 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.

Scotteses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Chow Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Scotteses are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Chow Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Chow Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.