Active
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Obedient
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Beauceroodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Poodle, Beauceron

Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

2000s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Brindle

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Beauceroodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Gordon Shelties are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Beauceroodle can have a litter of 6-7 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.

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.

Beauceroodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Gordon Shelties are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cardiac
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
CT or MRI scan
Blood Tests

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

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beauceroodle, it's at least 20 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 Beauceroodles 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 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.

Beauceroodles 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.

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

Ideally, Beauceroodle 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
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceroodle feed 4.5 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 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 Beauceroodle is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Beauceroodle is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

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

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

Beauceroodles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Beauceroodles 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.