Calm
Spirited
Energetic
Friendly

Active
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Russian Harlequin Hound, Norwegian Scent Hounds

Welsh Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees

19th Century

Unknown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Fawn
White

Black
White
Red
Brown
Gray

A Dunker can have a litter of 10-12 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.

A Great Cambrian Shepherd can have a litter of 6-9 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.

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

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

Deafness

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Cataracts
Dermatomyositis
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Ulcerative Dermatosis

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Hearing Tests

Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam

Walking, Running

Runs on beach

Dunkers 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.

Great Cambrian Shepherds 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 Dunker, it's at least 14 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 Great Cambrian Shepherd, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dunkers 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 Great Cambrian Shepherds 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.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherd 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-39 pound (11 - 18 kg) Dunker feed 2.5 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 75-115 pound (34 - 52 kg) Great Cambrian Shepherd feed 4 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 Dunker is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of a Great Cambrian Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dunker is between $42 - $63. This makes an average of $504 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Great Cambrian Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Dunkers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Dunkers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Great Cambrian Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

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