Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Calm
Spirited
Energetic
Friendly

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

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

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

Dunkers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

Norway

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Russian Harlequin Hound, Norwegian Scent Hounds

Unknown

19th Century

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Black
Blue
Fawn
White

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Deafness

None Known

Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Hearing Tests

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

Dunkers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

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

The Dunker is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Treat games

Walking, Running

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 Dunker, 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 Dunkers 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 Dunker has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 25-39 pound (11 - 18 kg) Dunker feed 2.5 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 Dunker is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 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 Dunker is between $42 - $63. This makes an average of $504 - $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.

Golden Sheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Dunker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Dunkers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Dunkers 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.

Dunkers 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.

Dunkers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

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