Active
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Tempered
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured
Faithful
Instinctual

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Reserved
Suspicious

Skypoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Box-a-Shars are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Poodle, Skye Terrier

Boxer, Shar-Pei

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®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White

Brown
Black
Red
Brindle
Pied

Skypoos have medium-length coats.

Box-a-Shars have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

A Skypoo 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.

A Box-a-Shar can have a litter of 2-10 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.

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

Box-a-Shars are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Bloat
Eye Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cancer
Aortic Stenosis

Skin Problems
Orthopedic

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Eye Problems

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Tests

X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Work
Radiography

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

Box-a-Shar has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Skypoos need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Box-a-Shars need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Skypoos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Box-a-Shars are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Skypoo, 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 Box-a-Shar, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Skypoos 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 Box-a-Shars 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.

Skypoos 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.

The Box-a-Shar has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Box-a-Shar 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
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Skypoo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Box-a-Shar is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Skypoo is between $49 - $73. This makes an average of $588 - $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 Box-a-Shar 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Box-a-Shars have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Box-a-Shars have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Box-a-Shars are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Skypoos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Box-a-Shars are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Box-a-Shars are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.