Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced

Playful
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Schnairedales are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Airedale Terrier and Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier and Chinese Crested

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Fawn

Brown
Black

Wiry

Straight

A Schnairedale can have a litter of 7-9 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.

A Crustie 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.

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

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

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes
Pancreatitis

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Cataracts
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities
Heart Problems
Portosystemic Shunt

None

Hip
Heart
X-Rays
Eye examination
Complete Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ultrasound

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

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

Schnairedales are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Schnairedales 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.

Crusties 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.

Schnairedales have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Crusties 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-50 pound (18 - 23 kg) Schnairedale feed 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 7-13 pound (3 - 6 kg) Crustie 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 Schnairedale is somewhere $2.50 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Schnairedale is between $73 - $84. This makes an average of $876 - $1008 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 Crustie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

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

Crusties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Schnairedale is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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