Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Cheerful
Amiable

Avoid Shelesties as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Lab-Pointer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

United States

West Highland White Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog

Pointer and Labrador Retriever

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

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

1990s

2000s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
Fawn
Cream
White

Cream
Brown
Black

Shelesties have medium-length coats.

Lab-Pointers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

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 Lab-Pointer 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.

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.

Lab-Pointers 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

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Retinal Dysplasia

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

Entropion
Cataracts

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

X-ray imaging
Blood Analysis
Optical Examination
Orthopedic
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian

Shelesties are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

Lab-Pointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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.

Lab-Pointers 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 Lab-Pointer, it's at least 15 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 Lab-Pointers usually need at least 75 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 Lab-Pointer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

In general Lab-Pointer should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Lab-Pointer is somewhere $2.50 - $2.70 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 Lab-Pointer is between $56 - $70. This makes an average of $672 - $840 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 apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Lab-Pointers 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.

Lab-Pointers 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.

Lab-Pointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

Lab-Pointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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