Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Proud
Fearless
Vigilant

Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Clever

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Shethunds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Great Pyrenees and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Shetland Sheepdog and Dachshund

Unknown

2000's

Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Gray
White

Black
Brown
Cream
Sable
Blue
White

A Great Wirehaired Gryfenees 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 Shethund 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.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Osteosarcoma
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Acanthosis Nigricans
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Low Thyroid Levels

Demodicosis
Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Microphthalmia
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Joint Dysplasia
Urolithiasis

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Biopsy
Cutaneous cytology

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess 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.

Shethunds 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 Great Wirehaired Gryfenees, it's at least 9 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 Shethund, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Great Wirehaired Gryfenees requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Shethunds 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 95-110 pound (43 - 50 kg) Great Wirehaired Gryfenees 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 10-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Shethund 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 Great Wirehaired Gryfenees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Great Wirehaired Gryfenees 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 Shethund 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.

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.

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

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

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

Shethunds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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