Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Loyal
Docile
Patient

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

Spinone Italianos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

United States

Italy

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

italian rough-haired dog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Unknown

ancient times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Brown
Isabella

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Brown
Isabella
Fawn
White
Pied

Wavy

Wiry

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 Spinone Italiano can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Spinone Italianos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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 Spinone Italiano 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

Bloat
Ataxia

None Known

Otitis Externa
Ectropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Spinone Italiano 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.

Spinone Italiano dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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.

Spinone Italianos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano, it's at least 5 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 Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italiano requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Golden Sheltie is somewhere $1.50 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Spinone Italiano is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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 Spinone Italiano is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

Spinone Italiano has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Spinone Italianos 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.

Spinone Italianos 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.

Spinone Italianos are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Spinone Italianos 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.

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