Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Responsive
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Tenacious

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

Giant Border Schnollies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Bichon Frise and Shetland Sheepdog

Border Collie and Giant Schnauzer

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Sable

Pied
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Red
White

Shelchons are known for their coat length.

Giant Border Schnollies have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Wiry

A Shelchon 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 Giant Border Schnollie can have a litter of 5-8 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.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the Shelchon breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Giant Border Schnollies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Hemophilia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collie Eye Anomaly

Epilepsy
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Hearing
Heart
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Exam

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

Giant Border Schnollie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Shelchons 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.

Giant Border Schnollies 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 Shelchon, 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 Giant Border Schnollie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shelchons 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 Giant Border Schnollies 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.

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

The Giant Border Schnollie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Shelchon is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Giant Border Schnollie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shelchon 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 Giant Border Schnollie 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Giant Border Schnollies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.