Active
Playful
Hard working
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Adaptable
Bold
Intelligent

Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Watchful
Cheerful

Tenterfield Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

New Sheps shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Smooth Coated Ratting Terriers

German Shepherd, Newfoundland

1993

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

White
Black
Brown
Blue
Pied

Sable
Blue
Silver
Red
Cream
Gray
Brown
White
Black

Tenterfield Terriers have short coats.

New Sheps have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Tenterfield Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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 New Shep can have a litter of 4-12 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
Allergies

Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Perianal Fistulas
Degenerative Myelopathy
Subaortic Stenosis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hypothyroidism

Demodectic Mange
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Pemphigus
Urolithiasis
Seborrhea
Pannus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Footpad Disorder
Platelet Dysfunction
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Pyoderma

Blood and Urine Tests
Skin Scraping Test for Allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

Tenterfield Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

New Sheps sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Tenterfield Terriers 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.

New Sheps 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 Tenterfield Terrier, it's at least 10 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 New Shep, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Tenterfield Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

New Sheps require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

In general Tenterfield Terrier should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Tenterfield Terrier 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 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) New Shep 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 Tenterfield Terrier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a New Shep is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Tenterfield Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 New Shep 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.

Tenterfield Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Tenterfield Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Tenterfield Terriers are not cat friendly.

New Sheps are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Tenterfield Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

New Sheps are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Tenterfield Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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