Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Gentle
Sociable
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Tolerant
Instinctual

Avoid Shelesties as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

United States

West Highland White Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog

Fox Hound, Poodle

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1990s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Fawn
Cream
White

Black
Brown
Blue
Cream
Red
White
Gray
Pied

Shelesties have medium-length coats.

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

A Shelestie 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 Foxhoodle 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.

Shelesties typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Foxhoodles are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Sebaceous Adenitis
Epilepsy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Collie Eye Anomaly

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Blood
Hearing
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Hip and Knee

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

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

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

Shelesties require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Shelesties 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.

Foxhoodles 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 Shelestie, it's at least 8 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 Foxhoodle, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shelesties 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.

In general most Foxhoodles 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.

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

The Foxhoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Shelestie 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Foxhoodle is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shelestie 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 Foxhoodle is between $84 - $126. This makes an average of $1008 - $1512 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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