Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Affectionate
Friendly
Playful
Trainable
Faithful
Intelligent
Quiet

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

English Cocker Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Sheltie Pugs aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

England

Pug and Shetland Sheepdog

land spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

2000s

1800s

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Sable
Black
Pied
Gray
Silver
Red
Brown

Sheltie Pugs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Cocker Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Sheltie Pug 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.

An English Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Sheltie Pugs 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 English Cocker Spaniel breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Sheltie Pugs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

English Cocker Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

English Cocker Spaniel has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

English Cocker Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

English Cocker Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Play with Toys, Fetch, Cuddle, Run

Outside, Walking, Petting, Treats, Hugs, Running, Fetch, Sniffing, Smelling, Flower sniffs, Walk, Pets, Snuggling, Tug-of-war, Play, Playdate

Sheltie Pugs 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.

English Cocker Spaniels 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sheltie Pug, 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 English Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

English Cocker Spaniel 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Sheltie Pug feed 1.5 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 28-34 pound (13 - 15 kg) English Cocker Spaniel feed 2.8 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 Sheltie Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie Pug is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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 an English Cocker Spaniel 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.

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

English Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Sheltie Pugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

English Cocker Spaniels are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

English Cocker Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

English Cocker Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

English Cocker Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.