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

Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Inquisitive
Bold
Fearless
Keen

Sheltidoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Shetland Sheepdog and Poodle

Rat Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Pied
Sable
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver

Black
White
Brown
Cream
Red

Sheltidoodles have medium-length coats.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Wiry

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 Wire Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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

Distichiasis
Lens Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Cataracts

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

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Eye and Otoscopic Examination

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

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Playing

Fetch

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 Wire Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 7 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 Wire Foxy Rat Terriers usually need at least 30 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 Wire Foxy 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.

Wire Foxy 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

Slicker Brush
Scissors
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 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Wire Foxy Rat Terrier feed 1 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 Sheltidoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Wire Foxy Rat Terrier is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

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 Wire Foxy Rat Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 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.

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

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers 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.

Wire Foxy Rat Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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