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

Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Sheltidoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Jack-Rat Terriers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Shetland Sheepdog and Poodle

Jack Russell Terrier, Rat Terrier

Unknown

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Blue
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Pied
Sable
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver

White
Blue
Brown
Red

Sheltidoodles have medium-length coats.

Jack-Rat Terriers have short coats.

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 Jack-Rat Terrier can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Cardiomyopathy
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

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

Hemivertebrae
Familial Nephropathy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Cleft Palate
Cutaneous Asthenia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

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

Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Heart Rate Tests

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

Jack-Rat Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Playing

Run, Hike, Tug-of-war, Nap, Fetch, Off-leash, Walking, BREED ISSUES, HER/MINE ISSUES, Sleeping, Eating, Running, Walk, Chase a ball, Playing toys, Playing catch, Cuddeling, Playing fetch, Giving pig ear, Watching tv, Retrival games, Playdate, Frisbee, Wrestling, Chase, Tracking, Park visits, Car rides, Napping, Jogging

Sheltidoodles 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.

Jack-Rat Terriers 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 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 Jack-Rat Terrier, it's at least 12 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 Jack-Rat Terriers usually need at least 120 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 Jack-Rat Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Jack-Rat Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 20-26 pound (9 - 12 kg) Jack-Rat Terrier 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.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltidoodle 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 Jack-Rat Terrier 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.

Sheltidoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Jack-Rat Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Jack-Rat Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Jack-Rat Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.