Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Brave
Bright

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

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

Golden Shelties are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Boxollies aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Collie, Boxer

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Black
White
Brown

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 Boxollie 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.

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

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

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

None Known

Usually Very Healthy

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Complete Blood Count
Optical Examination

Golden Shelties require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Boxollies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Golden Shelties bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Boxollie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Treat games

Fetch, Walking, Car rides, Swimming, Pulling rope, Going on hikes, Watching TV, Chase, Cuddle time, Tug-of-war

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.

Boxollies 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 Boxollie, it's at least 8 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 Boxollies 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 Boxollie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Golden Sheltie 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.

The average per month expenses of a Boxollie 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.

Golden Sheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Boxollie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

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

Boxollies 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.

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