Unfortunately, the Gordon Sheltie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Kashons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Playful
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful

Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

Bichon Frise and Cairn Terrier

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Black
Brindle
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
White

Gordon Shelties are known for their coat length.

Kashons have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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 Kashon can have a litter of 2-10 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.

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

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hydrocephalus
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Hemophilia

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

Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Neurological Testing

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

Kashon 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.

Kashons 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.

Kashons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Kashon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Kashon, it's at least 4 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 Kashons usually need at least 30 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.

Kashons 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.

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

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Scissors

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 12-17 pound (5 - 8 kg) Kashon feed 0.5 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 Gordon Sheltie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Kashon is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Kashon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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

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

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

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

Kashons 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.

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