Curious
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Watchful

Stubborn
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

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

Peke-A-Paps are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Shetland Sheepdog and German Shepherd

Papillon, Pekingese

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Brown
Black
White

A Sheltie Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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 Peke-A-Pap can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Panosteitis
Perianal Fistulas
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

KCS
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease

Hearing
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

Knee
Heart
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests
Eye examination

Sheltie Shepherds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Peke-A-Paps need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Sheltie Shepherds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Peke-A-Paps have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Peke-A-Paps bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sheltie Shepherd, 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 Peke-A-Pap, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sheltie Shepherds 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.

In general most Peke-A-Paps usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Peke-A-Pap 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-65 pound (25 - 29 kg) Sheltie Shepherd 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.

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Pap 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 Sheltie Shepherd is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average cost of a Peke-A-Pap is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie Shepherd is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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 Peke-A-Pap 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.

Sheltie Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Peke-A-Paps are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Peke-A-Paps have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Sheltie Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Peke-A-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Peke-A-Paps have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Sheltie Shepherds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Peke-A-Paps are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Sheltie Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Peke-A-Paps are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.