Active
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Social
Sweet
Aggressive
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

English Boodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid English Boodles as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Sheltie Shepherds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Poodle and English Bulldog

Shetland Sheepdog and German Shepherd

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

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

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Red
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
Pied
Sable
Brindle

English Boodles have medium-length coats.

Sheltie Shepherds are known for their coat length.

Curly

Straight

An English Boodle can have a litter of 4-5 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 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

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

Epilepsy

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

Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
ACTH Stimulation Test
Complete Blood Count
Ocular Tests
Blood Glucose Tests
Pulse Monitoring
Heart Rate Tests

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

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

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

English Boodles need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

English Boodles have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

English Boodles are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Fetch, Walking, Running

Walking, Toy

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Boodle, it's at least 7 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 Sheltie Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Boodles 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.

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.

Dematter
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-55 pound (9 - 25 kg) English Boodle 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 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.

The average cost of an English Boodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Sheltie Shepherd is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Boodle 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 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.

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

Sheltie Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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.

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

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

English Boodles are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

English Boodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Sheltie Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

English Boodles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Sheltie Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.