Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Active
Curious
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Good-natured
Watchful

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

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

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

German Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Brown
Red
Brindle
Blue
Black

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 Cattle Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None Known

Deafness
Flea Allergy

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Work and Serum Chemistry Tests

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

Cattle Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Cattle Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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 Cattle Shepherd, it's at least 14 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 Cattle Shepherds usually need at least 120 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 Cattle Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Cattle Shepherd 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 Cattle Shepherd 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.

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.

Cattle Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Cattle Shepherds 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.

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

Golden Shelties are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Cattle Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

The Cattle Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.