Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Alert
Devoted
Vigilant
Cautious
Quick

Sheltidoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Canaans are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Blue
Brown

Hazel

Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Pied
Sable
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver

Black
Brown
Red
Pied
White

Sheltidoodles have medium-length coats.

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

Curly

Straight

A Sheltidoodle 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 Canaan 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Deafness
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Epilepsy

Eye Examination
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Blood and Urine Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Canaan has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Sheltidoodles need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Sheltidoodle dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Canaans bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing

Sniffing, Road trips, Hiking, Long walks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sheltidoodle, it's at least 14 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 Canaan, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sheltidoodles 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.

In general most Canaans 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.

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

The Canaan is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Canaan 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
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-50 pound (18 - 23 kg) Sheltidoodle feed 2 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 45-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Canaan 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.

Sheltidoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Canaan has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

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

Canaans make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Canaans are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Sheltidoodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Canaans are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

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

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