Affectionate
Gentle
Loving
Cheerful
Intelligent
Playful

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Bright
Sturdy

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

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

United States

United States

Yorkshire Terrier and Dachshund

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

1990

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Brown
Black
Red
Blue

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

Dorkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Sheltie-Kees are known for their coat length.

A Dorkie can have a litter of 13-15 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 Sheltie-Kee can have a litter of 3-8 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.

Dorkies 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 Sheltie-Kee breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Entropion
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Acanthosis Nigricans

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Work

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Blood Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

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

Sheltie-Kee has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Sheltie-Kees 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 Dorkie, it's at least 4 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 Sheltie-Kee, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dorkies 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.

In general most Sheltie-Kees usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Dorkies 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.

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

Dorkie 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, Sheltie-Kee should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-12 pound (3 - 5 kg) Dorkie 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 25-45 pound (11 - 20 kg) Sheltie-Kee feed 2 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 Dorkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Dorkie is between $32 - $42. This makes an average of $384 - $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 Sheltie-Kee 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.

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.

Dorkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Dorkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Sheltie-Kees are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Dorkies are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Sheltie-Kees are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Dorkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Dorkies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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