Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Papiteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Choose a Papitese 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.

Golden Shelties are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Papillon, Maltese

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

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®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Silver
Black
Brown
Fawn

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

A Papitese can have a litter of 3-5 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 Golden Sheltie 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 Papitese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Portosystemic Shunt
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Food Allergies

None Known

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

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

Golden Shelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

Fetch, Everythimg, Dog Parks

Treat games

Papiteses 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.

Golden Shelties 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 Papitese, 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 Golden Sheltie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papiteses 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 Golden Shelties usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Papitese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Golden Shelties 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.

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

Golden Sheltie 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Papitese 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 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Golden Sheltie 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 Papitese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Sheltie is somewhere $1.50 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Papitese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Golden Sheltie 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.

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

Golden Sheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

The Papitese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Golden Shelties can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

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

Golden Shelties are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Papiteses are highly friendly around strangers.

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