Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Strong
Willed
Bold

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

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

Blue-Tzu Heelers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Beagle and Norwegian Elkhound

Australian Cattle Dog, Shih Tzu

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Black

Blue
Black
White

Straight

Wiry

An Elk-a-Bee 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.

A Blue-Tzu Heeler can have a litter of 1-7 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.

Elk-a-Bees are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

None

Ear Infections
Eye Problems
Bleeding Disorder
Hernia

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

Ear Examination
Biopsy
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Ocular Tests
Orthopedic Exam

Elk-a-Bees sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Blue-Tzu Heelers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Play, Walk, Hunt, Napping, Tug-of-war, Going on walks, Fetch, Digging, Running

Fetch, Walk, Run, Walking, Playing chase, Long walks

Elk-a-Bees 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.

Blue-Tzu Heelers 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 Elk-a-Bee, 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 Blue-Tzu Heeler, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Elk-a-Bees usually need at least 90 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 Blue-Tzu Heelers usually need at least 45 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 Elk-a-Bee has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Blue-Tzu Heeler requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Elk-a-Bee is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Blue-Tzu Heeler is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Elk-a-Bee 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 Blue-Tzu Heeler 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.

Elk-a-Bees make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Blue-Tzu Heelers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Elk-a-Bees are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.