Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Devoted
Lively
Spirited
Clever

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Strong
Willed
Bold

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

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

Dachshund, Welsh Terrier

Beagle and Norwegian Elkhound

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Brown
Black

Wiry

Straight

A Welshund 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.

An Elk-a-Bee can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

None

Eye
Hearing
Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Heart
(Dna Test For Pra)
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

Welshunds 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.

Elk-a-Bees 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 Welshund, 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 Elk-a-Bee, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Welshunds 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 Elk-a-Bees usually need at least 90 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 Welshund requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Elk-a-Bee has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Elk-a-Bee 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
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-28 pound (7 - 13 kg) Welshund feed 1.6 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 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) Elk-a-Bee 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.

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

The average cost of an Elk-a-Bee is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Welshund 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.

The average per month expenses of an Elk-a-Bee 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 Welshund is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Elk-a-Bees are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Welshunds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Elk-a-Bees make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Welshunds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Elk-a-Bees are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Welshunds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

Elk-a-Bees are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.