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

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Going
Trainable
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Instinctual
Charming

Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

Shiba Inu and Poodle

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Cream
White
Brown
Sable
Black
Fawn

Straight

Wavy

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 Poo-Shi can have a litter of 2-4 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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cancer

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Corneal Dystrophy

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

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Heart
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.

Poo-Shis 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 Poo-Shi, 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 Poo-Shis usually need at least 25 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.

Poo-Shis 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, Poo-Shi should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker 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 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Poo-Shi feed 2 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 Poo-Shi 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 Poo-Shi 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.

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.

Poo-Shis 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.

Poo-Shis 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.

Poo-Shis are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

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

Poo-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.