While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Standard Wauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Westeke is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured

Curious
Independent
Agile
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Faithful

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

Westekes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Standard Schnauzer, Westie

Schipperke, West Highland White Terrier

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brindle
Gray
White
Silver
Red

Black
White

Standard Wauzers have medium-length coats.

Westekes are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Wavy

A Standard Wauzer 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.

A Westeke can have a litter of 3-7 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.

Standard Wauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Westekes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Myotonia Congenita

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Eye Problems

Allergies

X-Rays
Full Physical Examination
DNA for VWD

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Standard Wauzers 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.

Westekes 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Standard Wauzer, it's at least 9 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 Westeke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Standard Wauzers 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 Westekes 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.

Standard Wauzers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Westeke requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Westeke 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
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Standard Wauzer is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Westeke is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Standard Wauzer is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 Westeke 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.

Standard Wauzers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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