Sheltie Inu
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Breed Attributes
General
Breed group: Type: Hybrid Talent:
Physical
Size: Medium Weight: 15-25 pounds Fur length: Short Ears: Pointy Fur type: Straight Fur Color: Brown & White, Dark Brown / Chocolate, White / Cream
ATTRIBUTES
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Rarity: Uncommon Availability: Hard to find Climate: Good for every climate.
Breed Details
General
Sheltie Inu is a designer dog cross between the Shetland Sheepdog and Shiba Inu. These dogs are fox-like in appearance with a handsome, bright and alert disposition. They are not commonly seen dogs but are very friendly.
Color
Sheltie Inu comes in varieties of colors but mostly seen in sables and white with Shiba's cream or red combination.
Coat
The coat a Sheltie Inu is thick, double layered, smooth and straight on the outer layer coat.
Personality
The Sheltie Inu is a very affectionate, smart and friendly. However, they need supervision with younger children and similarly small pets such as cats. On the other hand, they go well with larger dogs and adults.
Care
The coat of a Sheltie Inu sheds moderately and needs regular grooming and brushing. Their food intake should also be monitored carefully since they Sheltie tendency to easily gain weight.
Training
Sheltie Inu's are intelligent dogs. Early training and socialization is advised.
Activity
Sheltie Inu's are playful, energetic yet do not need much exercise. They can play indoor and feel more adjusted and happy when they're with the family.
