Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Quick
Tempered
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured

Courageous
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loving
Affectionate
Loyal

Scottish-Skye Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

King Shepherds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Scottish-Skye Terriers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a King Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Scotland

United States

Scottish Terrier and Skye Terrier

German Shepherd, Shiloh Shepherd, Malamute, Pyrenees

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

Unknown

1990s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Fawn
Cream
Brindle

Fawn
Red
Black
Brown
Sable

Scottish-Skye Terriers are known for their coat length.

King Shepherds have medium-length coats.

A Scottish-Skye Terrier 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.

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.

Scottish-Skye Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

King Shepherds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Scottish-Skye Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

King Shepherds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cancer
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Scottie Cramp
Ear Health and Infection

Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Joint Dysplasia

Urinalysis
Neurological Examination
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood and Urine Tests
Serum Chemistry Tests
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

King Shepherds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Scottish-Skye Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

King Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Scottish-Skye Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish-Skye Terrier, it's at least 7 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 King Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Scottish-Skye Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Scottish-Skye Terrier feed 1.5 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 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.

The average cost of a Scottish-Skye Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a King Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish-Skye Terrier is between $48 - $56. This makes an average of $576 - $672 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 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.

Scottish-Skye Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

King Shepherds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Scottish-Skye Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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.

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

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Scottish-Skye Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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