Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Smooth Fox Terrier and American Rat Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Brown
Red
Black
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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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

Hip Dysplasia

None Known

Glaucoma
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 10 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Shelties can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Smooth Foxy Rat Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers 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.

Smooth Foxy Rat Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.