Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Playful
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Inquisitive
Cheerful

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

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

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

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

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

American Rat Terrier and Pug

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Blue
Black
Brown

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Blue
Red
Isabella
Silver

Golden Shelties have medium-length coats.

Puggats have short coats.

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 Puggat can have a litter of 5-7 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

Patellar Luxation
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

None Known

Entropion
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Skin Conditions

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Treat games

Dog Parks, Run, Walks, Hiking, Jogs

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.

Puggats are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Puggat 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 Puggat, 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 Puggats usually need at least 45 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 Puggat is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker 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 12-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Puggat feed 1 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 Puggat is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Puggat is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Puggats are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Puggats make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Puggats are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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