Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Easygoing

Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding

Lhateses are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Avoid Lhateses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

United States

Lhasa Apso, Maltese

Shetland Sheepdog, Collie

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2001

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
White

Black
Brown
White
Red
Blue
Pied

Lhateses have medium-length coats.

Coshelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Lhatese 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.

A Cosheltie can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Eye Problems
Kidney Problems
Reverse Sneezing
Collapsed Trachea

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

Skin Disorders

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Eye Tests

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Lhateses are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Coshelties' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

Lhateses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Coshelties need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Lhateses 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.

Coshelties 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 Lhatese, it's at least 5 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 Cosheltie, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhateses 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.

In general most Coshelties usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lhateses 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.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Lhatese 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 22-30 pound (10 - 14 kg) Cosheltie feed 2.5 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 Lhatese is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cosheltie is somewhere $2.80 - $3.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhatese is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Cosheltie is between $84 - $105. This makes an average of $1008 - $1260 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.

Lhatese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Cosheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lhateses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Coshelties are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.