Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Spirited
Cheerful
Faithful

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

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

Pug and Shetland Sheepdog

Labrador Retriever and Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

2000s

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown
Cream

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

Wheatadors have medium-length coats.

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.

A Wheatador 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.

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

Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Retinal Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Joint conditions

Entropion
Dermatomyositis
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Skin Allergies
Flea Allergy

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Allergy Testing
Hip and Knee
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

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

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

Play with Toys, Fetch, Cuddle, Run

Walk, Play

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 Wheatador, it's at least 10 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.

Wheatador 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

Flea Comb
Comb
Scissors
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 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Wheatador feed 2.5 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 Sheltie Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average cost of a Wheatador 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 a Wheatador is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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.

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.

Wheatadors are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Wheatadors 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.

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

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

Wheatadors are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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