Friendly
Devoted
Outgoing
Confident
Optimistic
Intelligent

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Clever
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Flat-Coated Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Schneses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Flat-Coated Retriever 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.

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

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Miniature Schnauzer, Havanese

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
Canadian Canine Registry

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®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Gray
Silver

A Flat-Coated 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.

A Schnese can have a litter of 1-9 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.

The Flat-Coated Retriever breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Schnese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Urolithiasis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Myotonia Congenita

Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Histiocytosis

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Megaesophagus
Heart Conditions
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Liver Problems
Joint Dysplasia

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Flat-Coated Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

Schneses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Chase, Play, Catch treats, Walk

Walk, Walks, Toys, Sticks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Flat-Coated Retriever, 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 Schnese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Flat-Coated 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

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Flat-Coated Retriever feed 3.2 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 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Schnese 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 Flat-Coated Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Schnese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Flat-Coated 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.

The average per month expenses of a Schnese 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 Flat-Coated Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Schneses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.