Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Proud
Fearless
Vigilant

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Great Pyrenees and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Gray
White

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Straight

Wavy

A Great Wirehaired Gryfenees can have a litter of 6-9 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.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Golden Shelties are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

While the Great Wirehaired Gryfenees 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.

Osteosarcoma
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Low Thyroid Levels

None Known

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Biopsy
Cutaneous cytology

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Great Wirehaired Gryfenees has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess 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 Great Wirehaired Gryfenees, it's at least 9 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.

The Great Wirehaired Gryfenees 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Great Wirehaired Gryfenees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Great Wirehaired Gryfenees is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess 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.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess 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.

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Great Wirehaired Gryfeneess have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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