Affectionate
Gentle
Lively
Responsive
Friendly
Intelligent
Playful

Active
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Obedient
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Beauceroodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Scotland (Shetland Islands)

France

collie

Poodle, Beauceron

1800s

2000s

Blue
Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Sable
Black
Blue
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Brindle

Straight

Wavy

A Shetland Sheepdog 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.

A Beauceroodle can have a litter of 6-7 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.

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

Beauceroodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Dermatomyositis
Sensitive to Ivermectin

Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Patellar Luxation
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly

Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna For Vwd
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cardiac
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
CT or MRI scan
Blood Tests

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

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

Shetland Sheepdogs 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.

Beauceroodles 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 Shetland Sheepdog, it's at least 8 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 Beauceroodle, it's at least 20 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shetland Sheepdogs 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.

In general most Beauceroodles 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.

Shetland Sheepdogs have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Beauceroodles 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.

Shetland Sheepdog 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, Beauceroodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-27 pound (6 - 12 kg) Shetland Sheepdog 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.

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceroodle feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Shetland Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Beauceroodle is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shetland Sheepdog 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.

The average per month expenses of a Beauceroodle is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

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

The Beauceroodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Shetland Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beauceroodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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