Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Fearless
Cheerful
Brave
Bright

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

Box-a-Pugs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

​United States

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Boxer, Pug

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Brown
Fawn
Silver
Black
Brindle

Golden Shelties have medium-length coats.

Box-a-Pugs have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Golden Sheltie can have a litter of 4-6 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 Box-a-Pug 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.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Bloat
Cancer
Brachycephalic Syndrome

None Known

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
CT or MRI scan
Blood Work
Radiography

Treat games

Walk, Play, Cuddle, Sleep, Run, Catch treats, Fetch, Bath time, Speak, Shake, Chew Bones, Walking, Tug-of-war, Chase, Walks, Sit, Throw ball, Take nice, Shake paw

Golden 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.

Box-a-Pugs 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 Golden 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 Box-a-Pug, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Shelties usually need at least 90 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 Box-a-Pugs 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.

Golden Shelties 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.

The Box-a-Pug is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Golden Sheltie is somewhere $1.50 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Box-a-Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

Box-a-Pugs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Box-a-Pugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Shelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Box-a-Pugs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Golden Shelties are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

Box-a-Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.