Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Confident
Devoted
Lively
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Clever
Charming

Loving
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Inquisitive
Bold

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Shiba Inu, Dachshund

Patterdale Terrier and Beagle

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable
White

Black
White
Red
Brown
Blue

A Shibadox 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.

A Patterbea can have a litter of 2-14 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Periodontal Disease

Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Thyroid Panel
DNA for VWD

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

Shibadoxs 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.

Patterbeas 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 Shibadox, 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 Patterbea, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shibadoxs 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 Patterbeas usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Shibadox 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

In general Patterbea should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Shibadox 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 19-23 pound (9 - 10 kg) Patterbea feed 2.5 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 Shibadox is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Patterbea is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shibadox is between $42 - $49. This makes an average of $504 - $588 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 Patterbea is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

Patterbeas can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Shibadoxs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patterbeas are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.