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

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

Active
Playful
Happy
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Spirited
Cheerful

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

Weltadors are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Italian Greyhound, Shih Tzu

Welsh Terrier and Labrador Retriever

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

White
Pied

Black
Brown
Cream

Straight

Wiry

An Italian Tzu can have a litter of 2-5 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 Weltador 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Reverse Sneezing

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Hip X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap

Eye
Elbow
Blood Test
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Hip

Italian Tzus have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Weltadors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Italian Tzus 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.

Weltadors 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 Italian Tzu, 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 Weltador, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian Tzus 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.

In general most Weltadors 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.

Italian Tzu 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, Weltador should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Italian Tzu 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 25-65 pound (11 - 29 kg) Weltador 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 an Italian Tzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Weltador is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Tzu 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 Weltador is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 Italian Tzu is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Italian Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Italian Tzus are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Italian Tzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

Italian Tzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Weltador is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.