Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Responsive
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Tenacious

Active
Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Obedient
Quick
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Bright
Sturdy
Extroverted

Giant Border Schnollies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pom-Kees are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Border Collie and Giant Schnauzer

Keeshond, Pomeranian

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Red
White

Black
Fawn
Blue
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Sable
Brindle
White

Giant Border Schnollies have medium-length coats.

Pom-Kees have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A Giant Border Schnollie can have a litter of 5-8 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 Pom-Kee can have a litter of 3-8 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.

Giant Border Schnollies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Pom-Kees are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Diabetes
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Epilepsy
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

Hydrocephalus
Tracheal Collapse
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Pateller Luxation
Heart Defects

X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Exam

Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Giant Border Schnollie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Giant Border Schnollies 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.

Pom-Kees 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Giant Border Schnollie, it's at least 12 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 Pom-Kee, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Giant Border Schnollies 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.

In general most Pom-Kees usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Giant Border Schnollie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pom-Kees 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.

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-90 pound (16 - 41 kg) Giant Border Schnollie feed 3 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 3-45 pound (1 - 20 kg) Pom-Kee 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.

The average cost of a Giant Border Schnollie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Giant Border Schnollie 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 Pom-Kee 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.

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

The Pom-Kee is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Giant Border Schnollies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Pom-Kees have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pom-Kees are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Giant Border Schnollies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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