Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Good-natured
Cheerful

Silkyties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

Labrador Retriever and Australian Shepherd

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Silkyties are known for their coat length.

Shepradors have medium-length coats.

A Silkytie 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.

A Sheprador can have a litter of 5-10 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.

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

Shepradors are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Pelger - Huet Syndrome
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Cataracts
Allergies
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Entropion
Ectropion
Sebaceous Adenitis
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

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

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

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

Shepradors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Silkyties 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.

Shepradors 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 Silkytie, it's at least 8 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 Sheprador, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silkyties usually need at least 30 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 Shepradors 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.

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

The Sheprador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Silkytie 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Silkytie 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 50-80 pound (23 - 36 kg) Sheprador 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.

The average cost of a Silkytie is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Sheprador is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silkytie 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 Sheprador is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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 Silkytie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Sheprador is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.