Gentle
Easygoing
Protective
Calm

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Bright
Sturdy

Hanover Hounds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Germany

United States

Liam Hound, Bloodhound

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

17th Century

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Red
Brindle

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

Hanover Hounds have medium-length coats.

Sheltie-Kees are known for their coat length.

A Hanover Hound can have a litter of 10-14 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 Sheltie-Kee can have a litter of 3-8 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.

Hanover Hounds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

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

The Hanover Hound 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.

While the Sheltie-Kee breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Blood Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

Hanover Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Sheltie-Kees sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Hanover Hound, it's at least 12 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 Sheltie-Kee, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hanover Hounds 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 Sheltie-Kees usually need at least 120 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 Hanover Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Sheltie-Kees have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Hanover Hound 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, Sheltie-Kee should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Hanover Hound feed 2.8 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 25-45 pound (11 - 20 kg) Sheltie-Kee feed 2 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 Hanover Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Hanover Hound 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 Sheltie-Kee 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.

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.

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

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

Hanover Hounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Sheltie-Kees are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Sheltie-Kees are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Sheltie-Kees are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Hanover Hounds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Sheltie-Kees have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Hanover Hounds may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Sheltie-Kees are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.