Sheltie-Kee Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Sheltie-Kee is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Bright
Sturdy

Sheltie-Kee dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Sheltie-Kee. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

2000's

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

The coat of a Sheltie-Kee dog is generally known for its length.

Straight

A Sheltie-Kee can have a litter of 3-8 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.

Sheltie-Kees are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Sheltie-Kee is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Blood Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

Sheltie-Kee have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Sheltie-Kees dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Sheltie-Kees 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 Sheltie-Kee, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sheltie-Kees 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.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-45 pound (11 - 20 kg) Sheltie-Kee 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 a Sheltie-Kee is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie-Kee 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.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Sheltie-Kees are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Sheltie-Kees are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Sheltie-Kees are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Sheltie-Kees are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Sheltie-Kees are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Sheltie-Kees have an average level of playfulness. The Sheltie-Kees, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Sheltie-Kee dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.