Courageous
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loving
Affectionate
Loyal

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured

United States

United States

German Shepherd, Shiloh Shepherd, Malamute, Pyrenees

Schnauzer and American Eskimo

American Rare Breed Association
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Red
Black
Brown
Sable

White

King Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Eskimo Schnauzers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A King Shepherd 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.

An Eskimo Schnauzer can have a litter of 4-8 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
Bloat
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Pancreatitis

Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Joint Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Bladder Stones
Atopy Dermatitis
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Allergy Testing

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

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

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

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

Eskimo Schnauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

King Shepherds 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.

Eskimo Schnauzers 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 King Shepherd, it's at least 14 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 Eskimo Schnauzer, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The King Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Eskimo Schnauzers 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.

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

Eskimo Schnauzer 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-150 pound (41 - 68 kg) King Shepherd feed 4 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 10-30 pound (5 - 14 kg) Eskimo Schnauzer 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 King Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of an Eskimo Schnauzer is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a King Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 an Eskimo Schnauzer 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 King Shepherd is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

King Shepherds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

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

King Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Eskimo Schnauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Eskimo Schnauzers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

King Shepherds can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.

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