Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Watchful
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Social
Steady
Fearless
Spirited
Assertive
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

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

German Shepherd, Newfoundland

Lhasa Apso and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Hazel

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Sable
Blue
Silver
Red
Cream
Gray
Brown
White
Black

Fawn
Silver
Red
Gray
Black

New Sheps have medium-length coats.

Lhasaliers are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A New Shep can have a litter of 4-12 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 Lhasalier 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.

The New Shep breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Perianal Fistulas
Degenerative Myelopathy
Subaortic Stenosis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Cherry Eye
Sebaceous Adenitis
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Episodic Falling
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Demodectic Mange
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Pemphigus
Urolithiasis
Seborrhea
Pannus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Footpad Disorder
Platelet Dysfunction
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Pyoderma

None Known

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

Heart
Hip & Eye
Full Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Tests

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

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

New Sheps 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.

Lhasaliers are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasalier 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 New Shep, it's at least 14 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 Lhasalier, it's at least 3 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most New Sheps 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 Lhasaliers 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.

Ideally, New Shep should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Lhasalier 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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) New Shep 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 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Lhasalier 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 New Shep is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a New Shep 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 Lhasalier 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.

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

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

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

Lhasaliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Lhasaliers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.