Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Faithful
Trustworthy
Instinctual

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

Miniature Goldendoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Choose a Miniature Goldendoodle if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Shelchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Golden Retriever, Toy or Miniature Poodle

Bichon Frise and Shetland Sheepdog

1990s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Fawn
Brown
Isabella
Gray
Red
Black

White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Sable

Miniature Goldendoodles have medium-length coats.

Shelchons are known for their coat length.

A Miniature Goldendoodle 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.

A Shelchon 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis

Bone And Joint Problems
Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Hemophilia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collie Eye Anomaly

X-Rays
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Full Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Blood Glucose Tests
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests
Blood Tests and Blood Count
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Hearing
Heart
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Miniature Goldendoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Miniature Goldendoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

The Miniature Goldendoodle is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

Fetch, Car rides, Bath time, Play, Training, Tug-of-war, Walk, Swim, Chase, Speak, Playing, Nap, Swimming, Brushing, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Tv, Walking, Hiking, Camping, Play keep away, Tag, People watch, Going for walks

Fetch, Catch treats, Walk, Frisbee

In general most Miniature Goldendoodles 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.

In general most Shelchons 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.

Miniature Goldendoodles 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.

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

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

Shelchon 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
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-35 pound (9 - 16 kg) Miniature Goldendoodle 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 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Shelchon 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 Miniature Goldendoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Miniature Goldendoodle is between $48 - $56. This makes an average of $576 - $672 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 Shelchon 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.

Miniature Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Shelchon is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

Miniature Goldendoodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Shelchons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Miniature Goldendoodles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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

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