Shetland Sheepdog vs Toy Trawler Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Shetland Sheepdog	Toy Trawler Spaniel
Origins	Scotland	United Kingdom
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Extinct
Popularity Rank	24	257
Reviews	6	0
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Other Names	Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie (obsolete), Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete), Toonie Dog (obsolete), Sheltie	Miniature Trawler Spaniel
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	No set
Price	$800-$1000	Unavailable

General Appearance - Shetland Sheepdog vs Toy Trawler Spaniel

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)	13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	20.5 pounds (9 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	13-16 inches (33-41 cm)	Male: 10-13 inches (25-32 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Avg. Height	14.5 inches (37 cm)	Male: 11.5 inches (28.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Shetland Sheepdog vs Toy Trawler Spaniel

Coat	Dense	Curly
Colors	White Blue Merle Sable Tan Black	Black & White & Red
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Toy Trawler Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Shetland Sheepdogs shed moderately.	Toy Trawler Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Shetland Sheepdog vs Toy Trawler Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Lively Responsive Friendly Intelligent Playful	Active Quiet Gentle
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Toy Trawler Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Toy Trawler Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Shetland Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Shetland Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Shetland Sheepdogs are a social breed.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Shetland Sheepdog is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Toy Trawler Spaniel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Shetland Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Shetland Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Toy Trawler Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Shetland Sheepdogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Toy Trawler Spaniels have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Shetland Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Toy Trawler Spaniels have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Shetland Sheepdogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Toy Trawler Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Shetland Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toy Trawler Spaniels adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Shetland Sheepdogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Toy Trawler Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Shetland Sheepdog vs Toy Trawler Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Toy Trawler Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Toy Trawler Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Shetland Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Toy Trawler Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Toy Trawler Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Shetland Sheepdog vs Toy Trawler Spaniel

Health Issues	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Toy Trawler Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Haemophilia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Trichiasis Von Willebrand's Disease	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	6-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Shetland Sheepdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Toy Trawler Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Shetland Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.	Toy Trawler Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Toy Trawler Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Toy Trawler Spaniel can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Toy Trawler Spaniel has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Toy Trawler Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Shetland Sheepdog vs Toy Trawler Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	1-4 puppies
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