PEMBROKE SHELTIE

Apartment Living

Good for 1st Time Owners

Tolerance Levels

Affection for Family

Kid Friendliness

Stranger Friendliness

Ease of Grooming

General Health

Trainability

Prey Drive

Exercise Needs

Energy Level

History

Pembroke Sheltie is a result of a cross between Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Shetland sheepdog. This hybrid mix makes an excellent pet being a combination of Corgie and Sheltie. It has inherited tenderness, mellowness and the regal attitude from its parents and makes one of the caring parts of the family.

Temperament & Personality

The dog is a tremendous furry family member and makes an ideal pet for the first time pet owners. They are not very intelligent but are brave, loyal and lively. It is not a perfect watchdog and does not warn its master of an intruder, but it doesn’t hesitate to protect its family in a hard situation. Pembroke Sheltie tends to chase people and cars. This herding instinct is inherited from its parents and depending upon the inheritance, few dogs can be super active while few can develop a shy nature.

Appropriate training at an early age will make it comfortable with kids and other animals. Its inherited hunting instincts makes it essential to keep it strapped every time it is outside to ensure the safety of the dog and the owner. It comfortably fits into any type of family and home setting, provided it gets appropriate exercise. It has a double coat and adapts well in cold temperatures and moderately in temperate climates, additional care is required in hotter climatic conditions.

Exercise

Pembroke Sheltie is an active canine and will require substantial activity A long walk or jog and enough play time in a fenced yard in a dogs park will be adequate. Though, its herding instinct keeps it moving and interested which adds to its activity regime. Apart from physical exercise, it also requires mental practice, puzzle games or playtime with the owner will keep the dog happy and charged. Adequate activity will keep the dog’s odd behavior at bay. Additionally, if the puppy is shy and slow, it will not require hard activities and playtime in a park or a yard will keep it healthy.

Grooming

It is a minimal shedder and does not require heavy maintenance. Brushing its coat twice a week will keep it clean and dirt free. Bathing once in two months is suitable as excess bathing will wash off the essential oils from its coat. Ear cleaning once a week with approved canine–ear wash solution is recommended to prevent painful ear infections. Toenails will require clipping when they overgrow and brushing the teeth twice a week will avoid tartar development and tooth decay. This dog breed does not possess drooling and bad odor.

Health Problems

Like other hybrid canines, it also inherits few health problems from its parents, though it varies from dog to dog.

Major Problems:

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

Minor Problems:

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hip Dysplasia
Cataracts
Familial Nephropathy
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Degenerative Myelopathy

Occasional Diagnosis :

Color Dilution Alopecia
Hypothyroidism
Lupus Erythematosus
Hemophilia
Epilepsy

Occasional Tests:

Blood and Urine Protein Screens
Complete Blood Count
Brain Auditory Evoked
Response (BAER)
Dental and Oral Examinations
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Complete Physical Examination Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Random Veteran checkups and Occasional tests mentioned above can keep the dog healthy.

Training

Pembroke Sheltie is easy to train as they tend to please their owners. It requires leash training from puppyhood to keep its chasing and herding instincts under control. Commands like “Stop” or “Pause” will make the dog obedient and keep its following abilities under control. Early socialization with pets and other people allow the dog to become friendlier. Positive training methods like praises, hugs, and snacks will let the dog learn at a faster rate.

Feeding

Diet schedule for another dog of its size and energy level will meet its nutrition requirements. Dry Dog food for medium sized dogs 2-2.5 cups is advised. Meals should be divided into two for better digestion.