While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Barbets are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Sheltie Pug is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Companionable
Intelligent
Obedient
Cheerful
Joyful

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

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

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

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

Sheltie Pugs aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

France

United States

Water dog

Pug and Shetland Sheepdog

American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1500s

2000s

Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Barbets have medium-length coats.

Sheltie Pugs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

A Barbet 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 Pug 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.

Barbets have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Barbets are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Entropion
Dermatomyositis
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Barbets thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Sheltie Pugs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Barbet has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Barbets are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Fetch, Walking, Walk, Play, Dressing up

Play with Toys, Fetch, Cuddle, Run

Barbets 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.

Sheltie Pugs 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 Barbet, it's at least 10 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 Pug, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Barbets 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 Pugs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Barbet 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 Pug should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 37-62 pound (17 - 28 kg) Barbet 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.

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Sheltie Pug 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.

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

The average cost of a Sheltie Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Barbet 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.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie Pug 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.

Barbets have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

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

Barbets are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Sheltie Pugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Barbets are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Barbets are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Sheltie Pugs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.