Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Protective
Alert
Powerful
Courageous
Intelligent
Docile
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Cheerful
Calm

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Bullmastiff, Mastiff

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Fawn
Brindle

Golden Shelties have medium-length coats.

Doubull-Mastiffs 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 Doubull-Mastiff 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.

Doubull-Mastiffs 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.

The Doubull-Mastiff 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

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Ataxia

None Known

Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

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

Doubull-Mastiffs 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.

Doubull-Mastiff has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Doubull-Mastiffs 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.

Doubull-Mastiffs 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.

Doubull-Mastiffs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Treat games

Teaching tricks, Fetch, Dog Parks, Hike, Swim, Walk, Tug-of-war, Tug of war, Walks, Swimming, Cuddling

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.

Doubull-Mastiffs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Doubull-Mastiff dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Doubull-Mastiff, it's at least 7 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 Doubull-Mastiffs usually need at least 30 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 Doubull-Mastiff 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 130-200 pound (59 - 91 kg) Doubull-Mastiff 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 Doubull-Mastiff 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 Doubull-Mastiff 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.

Doubull-Mastiff is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

Doubull-Mastiffs 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.

Doubull-Mastiffs 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.

Doubull-Mastiffs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Doubull-Mastiffs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Doubull-Mastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Doubull-Mastiffs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.