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

Affectionate
Courageous
Gentle
Responsive
Alert
Energetic
Playful

Sheltidoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Shetland Sheepdog and Poodle

Cocker Spaniels, farm Collies, Irish Setters

Unknown

19th Century

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
White
Pied
Sable
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver

Red

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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

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

OFA
CERF
Hearing Tests

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing

Fetch, Bike ride, Dog Parks, Walk, Run

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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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
Dematter
Comb
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 44-51 pound (20 - 23 kg) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Sheltidoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.