Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Cheerful

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Fearless
Eager

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

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

Lhasa Apso, Pug

Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

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®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black
Fawn
White

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Pughasas have medium-length coats.

Gordon Shelties are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

A Pughasa 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 Gordon Sheltie can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Pughasas 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 Gordon Sheltie breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Corneal Ulcer

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Free Thyroxine (T4) Levels
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

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

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

Pughasas are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Gordon 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pughasa, it's at least 8 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 Gordon Sheltie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pughasas 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.

In general most Gordon Shelties 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.

The Pughasa requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Gordon Shelties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Gordon Sheltie 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
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Pughasa 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.

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Gordon 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.

The average cost of a Pughasa is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Gordon Sheltie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pughasa 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.

The average per month expenses of a Gordon Sheltie is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

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.

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

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

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

Gordon Shelties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Gordon Shelties are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Gordon Shelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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