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

Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Gordon Shelties are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Mini St. Bernards are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

Cocker Spaniel and Saint Bernard

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

1990s

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Gordon Shelties are known for their coat length.

Mini St. Bernards have medium-length coats.

While the Gordon Sheltie breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Mini St. Bernards typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Seborrhea
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Ectropion
Skin-Fold Dermatitis
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

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

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

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

Mini St. Bernard 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.

Mini St. Bernards 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.

Mini St. Bernards 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 Mini St. Bernard, it's at least 8 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 Mini St. Bernards 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.

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

The Mini St. Bernard requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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 20-60 pound (9 - 27 kg) Mini St. Bernard feed 2.5 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 Mini St. Bernard is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 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 Mini St. Bernard is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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 can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Mini St. Bernards 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.

Mini St. Bernards are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Mini St. Bernards 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.

Mini St. Bernards are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.