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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

American Eskimo, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

Cream
Fawn

Sheltie-Kees are known for their coat length.

Wheaten Eskimos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Wheaten Eskimo can have a litter of 5-8 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Wheaten Eskimos are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Kidney Problems
Addison's Disease

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies

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

Eye
Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examinations
Heart and Knee

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

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

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.

Wheaten Eskimos 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wheaten Eskimo, it's at least 7 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.

In general most Wheaten Eskimos 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.

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

Wheaten Eskimos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Wheaten Eskimo is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 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.

The average per month expenses of a Wheaten Eskimo is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 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.

Sheltie-Kees are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Sheltie-Kees are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Wheaten Eskimos are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Wheaten Eskimos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Wheaten Eskimos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Sheltie-Kees are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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