Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Quiet
Faithful

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle

Lha-Cockers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Shelesties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Lha-Cockers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Avoid Shelesties as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Lhasa Apso and Cocker Spaniel

West Highland White Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown
Fawn
Cream
White

Lha-Cockers are known for their coat length.

Shelesties have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Lha-Cocker can have a litter of 6-8 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 Shelestie 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.

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

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

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Entropion
Ectropion
Seborrhea
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Collie Eye Anomaly

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Hearing Tests

Blood
Hearing
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Hip and Knee

Lha-Cockers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Lha-Cocker dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Lha-Cockers are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lha-Cocker dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Shelesties 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 Lha-Cocker, it's at least 5 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 Shelestie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lha-Cockers 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 Shelesties 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.

Lha-Cockers 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.

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

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

Shelestie 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
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Lha-Cocker feed 1.5 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 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Shelestie 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 Lha-Cocker is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Lha-Cocker is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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 Shelestie 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.

Lha-Cockers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Shelestie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Lha-Cockers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

Lha-Cockers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Lha-Cockers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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