Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful

Sheltie Inus are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

Shiba Inu and Shetland Sheepdog

Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel

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Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Pied
Red
Brown
Sable
Cream

Black
Brown
Pied

Sheltie Inus have medium-length coats.

English Spanadors have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Sheltie Inu can have a litter of 4-6 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.

An English Spanador 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.

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Eye Abnormalities
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes
Familial Nephropathy
Portosystemic Shunt
Hepatitis
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Cleft Palate
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Pk
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

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

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

Sheltie Inus sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Spanadors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Sheltie Inus 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.

English Spanadors 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.

In general most Sheltie Inus 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 English Spanadors usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Sheltie Inus 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.

The English Spanador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

English Spanador 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-24 pound (8 - 11 kg) Sheltie Inu 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 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) English Spanador feed 3 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 Sheltie Inu is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an English Spanador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie Inu is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 an English Spanador 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.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Sheltie Inus are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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