Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Gentle
Affectionate
Dignified
Loyal
Calm
Hearted

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

Clumber Spaniels shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

United States

England

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

spaniel, basset hound, saint bernard

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

White
Pied

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 Clumber Spaniel can have a litter of 10-12 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 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 Clumber Spaniel 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

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

None Known

Ectropion

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Clumber Spaniels are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Clumber Spaniel 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.

Clumber Spaniels have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Clumber Spaniels are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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.

Clumber Spaniels 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 Clumber Spaniel, 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 Clumber Spaniels 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 Clumber Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin 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 70-85 pound (32 - 39 kg) Clumber Spaniel feed 2.8 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 Clumber Spaniel 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 Clumber Spaniel 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.

Clumber Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Clumber Spaniels 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.

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

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

Clumber Spaniels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Clumber Spaniels have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.