Goldendoodle vs Shetland Sheepdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Goldendoodle	Shetland Sheepdog
Origins	United States Canada	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	447	24
Reviews	4	5
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Other Names	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo	Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie (obsolete), Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete), Toonie Dog (obsolete), Sheltie
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	600-800	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Goldendoodle vs Shetland Sheepdog

Size	Large	Medium
Weight	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)
Avg. Weight	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)	13-16 inches (33-41 cm)
Avg. Height	18.5 inches (47 cm)	14.5 inches (37 cm)

Hair & Care - Goldendoodle vs Shetland Sheepdog

Coat	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Dense
Colors	Black Gray White Brown Red Yellow	White Blue Merle Sable Tan Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Goldendoodles shed moderately.	Shetland Sheepdogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Goldendoodle vs Shetland Sheepdog

Temperament	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Affectionate Gentle Lively Responsive Friendly Intelligent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Goldendoodle's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Goldendoodles are very easy to train.	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.	Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Goldendoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shetland Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Goldendoodles need for social interaction is average.	Shetland Sheepdogs are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.	High: The Shetland Sheepdog is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Goldendoodles are average watchdogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Goldendoodles are not the best to protect their territory.	Shetland Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Goldendoodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shetland Sheepdogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Goldendoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Shetland Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Goldendoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Shetland Sheepdogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Goldendoodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Goldendoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shetland Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Shetland Sheepdogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Goldendoodle vs Shetland Sheepdog

Stranger Friendly	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Goldendoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Shetland Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Goldendoodle vs Shetland Sheepdog

Health Issues	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Haemophilia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Trichiasis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Goldendoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Goldendoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Shetland Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Goldendoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Goldendoodle vs Shetland Sheepdog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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