Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Protective
Alert
Powerful
Courageous
Docile
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Calm
Vigilant

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Dogue de Bordeaux, Bullmastiff

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Brown
Fawn

Golden Shelties have medium-length coats.

Bully Bordeauxs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Bully Bordeaux can have a litter of 4-13 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.

Bully Bordeauxs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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.

The Bully Bordeaux breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None Known

Entropion

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Blood Work

Golden Shelties' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Bully Bordeauxs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Golden Sheltie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Bully Bordeaux has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Bully Bordeauxs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Golden Shelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Bully Bordeauxs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

Treat games

Walking, Playing, Walk, Wade, Park, The downs, Beaches, Family walks, Eating haha, Parks

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.

Bully Bordeauxs 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 Bully Bordeaux, it's at least 10 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 Bully Bordeauxs 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.

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 Bully Bordeaux has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Golden 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 100-150 pound (45 - 68 kg) Bully Bordeaux feed 4 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 Golden Sheltie is somewhere $1.50 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bully Bordeaux is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Bully Bordeaux is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Bully Bordeaux is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

Bully Bordeauxs 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.

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

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

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

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

Bully Bordeauxs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Bully Bordeauxs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.