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

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

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Calm
Faithful
Easygoing
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Earnest
Willing
Serene

Loyal
Affectionate

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

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

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Havanese, Bolognese

Dachshund and Cocker Spaniel

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Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Black
Brown
Sable
Gray

Black
Brown
White
Cream

Dualaneses have short coats.

Dockers have medium-length coats.

A Dualanese 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 Docker can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

Dockers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Color Dilution Alopecia
Acanthosis Nigricans

Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Murmur

Entropion
Ectropion
Lip Fold Pyoderma
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

Dualanese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Docker has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Dualaneses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Dualanese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Dockers 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 Dualanese, it's at least 4 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 Docker, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dualaneses 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 Dockers 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.

Dualanese 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, Docker 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
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Dualanese 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 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Docker 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 Dualanese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Docker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dualanese 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 Docker is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $1008 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Dualaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

Dockers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Dualaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Dockers are not cat friendly.

Dualaneses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Dualaneses are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Dockers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.