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

Affectionate
Gentle
Lively
Responsive
Friendly
Intelligent
Playful

​United States

Scotland (Shetland Islands)

Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel

collie

​Unknown

1800s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Pied

Sable
Black
Blue
White

An English Spanador can have a litter of 5-10 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 Shetland Sheepdog 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.

Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Dermatomyositis
Sensitive to Ivermectin

Eye Abnormalities
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes
Familial Nephropathy
Portosystemic Shunt
Hepatitis
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Cleft Palate
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Patellar Luxation
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly

Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Pk
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna For Vwd
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Shetland Sheepdog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

English Spanadors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

English Spanadors 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.

Shetland Sheepdogs 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Spanador, 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 Shetland Sheepdog, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Spanadors 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.

In general most Shetland Sheepdogs 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.

The English Spanador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) English Spanador 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.

For an average 14-27 pound (6 - 12 kg) Shetland Sheepdog 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.

The average cost of an English Spanador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Shetland Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Spanador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Shetland Sheepdog 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 English Spanador is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Shetland Sheepdogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Shetland Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Spanadors are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

English Spanadors are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

Shetland Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

The English Spanador is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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