Stubborn
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Opinionated

Independent
Happy
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Good-natured
Quiet

Peke-Italians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Peke-Italians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

St. Weilers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

United States

Italian Greyhound and Pekingese

Saint Bernard and Rottweiler

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
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®

Early 1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Black
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Red

Black
Brown
Red
White

Wavy

Straight

A Peke-Italian can have a litter of 2-4 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 St. Weiler 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.

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

St. Weilers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Periodontal Disease

Bloat
Eye Problems
Heart Problems
Hypothyroidism

KCS
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Leg Fractures
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies
Epilepsy
Joint Dysplasia

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Respiratory Tests

Allergy Tests
Blood Count
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Eye and Ear Examination

Peke-Italians are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

St. Weilers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Peke-Italian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

St. Weilers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

St. Weiler dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

St. Weilers 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 Peke-Italian, it's at least 4 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 St. Weiler, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Peke-Italians usually need at least 20 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 St. Weilers 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.

The Peke-Italian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The St. Weiler has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Peke-Italian 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, St. Weiler should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Peke-Italian 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.

For an average 120-180 pound (54 - 82 kg) St. Weiler feed 3.5 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 Peke-Italian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a St. Weiler is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Peke-Italian is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a St. Weiler is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

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

Peke-Italians are not suitable for children.

St. Weilers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Peke-Italians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Peke-Italians are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Peke-Italians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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