Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Quick
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Bright
Sturdy

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Quiet
Faithful

Great Keesheess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Keeshond and Great Pyrenees

Lhasa Apso and Cocker Spaniel

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Silver
Gray
Cream
Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Great Keesheess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Lha-Cockers are known for their coat length.

Curly

Straight

A Great Keeshees can have a litter of 6-9 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 Lha-Cocker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Great Keesheess 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 Lha-Cocker breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Cardiovascular Concerns

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Diabetes
Wobbler's Syndrome
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Entropion
Ectropion
Seborrhea
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

MRI
Eye Examination
X-ray imaging
Neurological Examination
Blood Sugar Testing

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

Fetch, Training, Walking

Playing, Walk, Sleeping, Run, Road trip, Swim, Tug-of-war, Nap, Dance, Dog Parks

Great Keesheess 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Keeshees, it's at least 8 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 Lha-Cocker, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Keesheess 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 Lha-Cockers 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.

Great Keeshees 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, Lha-Cocker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 75-105 pound (34 - 48 kg) Great Keeshees 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 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Lha-Cocker feed 1.5 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 Great Keeshees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Lha-Cocker is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Keeshees 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 Lha-Cocker is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Lha-Cockers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Lha-Cockers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Lha-Cockers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Lha-Cockers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.