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

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

Active
Playful
Independent
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Selfish

Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Fearless
Good-natured
Cheerful

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

New Rottlands are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Scottish Terrier, Shih Tzu

Rottweiler, Newfoundland

Unknown

2000s

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Brindle

Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

A Sco-Shi can have a litter of 2-5 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 New Rottland can have a litter of 8-12 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

Ear Infections
Allergies
Reverse Sneezing
Eye Conditions

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

X-Rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Eye and Ear Examination
Allergy Testing
Abdominal Ultrasound

Cardiac
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Eye and Ear Examination

Running in yard

Farm work, Walks, Fucking, Playdate, Fetch, Walk, Run, Off-leash, Going on drives

Sco-Shis are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Sco-Shi dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

New Rottlands 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 Sco-Shi, it's at least 6 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 New Rottland, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sco-Shis usually need at least 30 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 New Rottlands 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.

Sco-Shis 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 New Rottland requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Sco-Shi 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, New Rottland should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Sco-Shi 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 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) New Rottland feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Sco-Shi is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a New Rottland is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sco-Shi 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 New Rottland is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

Sco-Shis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Sco-Shis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

New Rottlands are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

New Rottlands are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Sco-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

New Rottlands are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.