Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Fearless
Eager

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Black
White

Gordon Shelties are known for their coat length.

Boston Chins have medium-length coats.

A Gordon Sheltie can have a litter of 6-8 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 Boston Chin can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Cherry Eye
Congenital Heart Defect

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Free Thyroxine (T4) Levels
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

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

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

Gordon Shelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Boston Chins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Gordon Shelties 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.

Boston Chins 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 Gordon Sheltie, it's at least 12 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 Boston Chin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Gordon Shelties 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 Boston Chins usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Boston Chin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Gordon Sheltie 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.

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Boston Chin 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.

The average cost of a Gordon Sheltie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Boston Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Gordon Sheltie 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.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Chin 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.

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.

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

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

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

Boston Chins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Gordon Shelties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

Gordon Shelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boston Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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