Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

Chow Chow

Unknown

206 BC

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Black
Fawn
Cream
Red

Gordon Shelties are known for their coat length.

Chinese Shar-Peis 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 Chinese Shar-Pei can have a litter of 8-12 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.

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Kidney Problems
Chinese Shar-Pei Fever
Mast Cell Tumors

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Skin Problems
Heat Sensitivity

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

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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.

Chinese Shar-Peis 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 Chinese Shar-Pei, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Chinese Shar-Pei has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Gordon Sheltie 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, Chinese Shar-Pei should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Chinese Shar-Pei is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Chinese Shar-Pei 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.

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

Chinese Shar-Peis are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Chinese Shar-Peis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.