Affectionate
Gentle
Lively
Responsive
Friendly
Intelligent
Playful

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Smooth Foodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Scotland (Shetland Islands)

United States

collie

Poodle and Smooth Fox Terrier

1800s

2000's

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Sable
Black
Blue
White

Black
Brown
Gray
Blue
Silver
White

Shetland Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Smooth Foodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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 Smooth Foodle can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Dermatomyositis
Sensitive to Ivermectin

Patellar Luxation
Sebaceous Adenitis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly

Deafness
Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Bleeding Disorder
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Myasthenia Gravis
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

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

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Various Blood Testing Modalities
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

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

Smooth Foodle 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.

Smooth Foodles 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 Smooth Foodle, it's at least 10 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 Smooth Foodles 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.

Smooth Foodles 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.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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 Smooth Foodle 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.

Smooth Foodles 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.

Smooth Foodles 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.

Smooth Foodles 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.

Smooth Foodles 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.

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

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

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