Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Fearless
Eager

Frenchneses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Gordon Shelties are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

French Bulldog and Havanese

Gordon Setter and Shetland Sheepdog

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Fawn
White
Black
Sable
Gray

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Frenchneses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Gordon Shelties are known for their coat length.

A Frenchnese can have a litter of 1-9 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 Gordon Sheltie can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation

Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Free Thyroxine (T4) Levels
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

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

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

Frenchneses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Frenchneses 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.

Gordon Shelties 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 Frenchnese, it's at least 6 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 Gordon Sheltie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

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

Gordon Sheltie 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

Dematter
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-22 pound (6 - 10 kg) Frenchnese 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.

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Gordon Sheltie 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.

The average cost of a Frenchnese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Gordon Sheltie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Frenchnese 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.

The average per month expenses of a Gordon Sheltie 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Frenchneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

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

Gordon Shelties are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Gordon Shelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.