Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

Active
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Rottles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Shelchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Rottles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

Germany

Bichon Frise and Shetland Sheepdog

Poodle, Rottweiler

Unknown

1980s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Sable

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Shelchons are known for their coat length.

Rottles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Curly

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 Rottle can have a litter of 8-12 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.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

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

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Shelchons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Rottles are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Rottles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

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.

Rottles 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 Rottle, it's at least 14 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 Rottles 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.

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

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

Shelchon 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Shelchon 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 60-100 pound (27 - 45 kg) Rottle feed 3.5 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 a Shelchon is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Rottle is somewhere $3.40 - $4.50 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 Rottle is between $101 - $134. This makes an average of $1212 - $1608 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

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

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

Rottles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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