Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Avoid Shorgis as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Shih Tzu

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Blue
Brown

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
Brown
Red

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Straight

Wavy

A Shorgi can have a litter of 6-7 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.

A Golden Sheltie 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.

While the Shorgi breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Ear Infections
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

None Known

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Neurological Examination
Spinal Tap
Cultures
Myelogram
Electroretinogram

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Shorgis are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playing Ball, Fetch, Cuddling, Walk, Go to Park, Tug-of-war, Eating Snacks, Road trip, Lowes, Going anywhere

Treat games

Shorgis 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.

Golden 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 Shorgi, it's at least 5 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 Golden Sheltie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shorgis 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 Golden Shelties usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Golden 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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) Shorgi feed 2.5 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 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Golden 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 Shorgi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Sheltie is somewhere $1.50 - $2.00 per day.

Shorgi is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Sheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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