Curious
Stubborn
Clownish
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Watchful

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

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

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

2000's

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Brown
Gray
Black

Black
Brown
White

Shepherd Pits have short coats.

Yorkelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Shepherd Pit can have a litter of 6-10 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 Yorkeltie 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.

Shepherd Pits are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

While the Shepherd Pit breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Demodicosis
Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Hemophilia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Elbow Dysplasia
Hemivertebrae
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cleft Lip or Palate
Footpad Disorder
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Cutaneous Asthenia
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

Cataracts
Allergies

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
DNA for VWD
Heart Testing

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

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

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

Shepherd Pits 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.

Yorkelties 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shepherd Pit, it's at least 16 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 Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shepherd Pits usually need at least 180 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 Yorkelties usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Shepherd Pit has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Shepherd Pit 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, Yorkeltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Yorkeltie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

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

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

Shepherd Pits make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Yorkelties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Shepherd Pits are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Shepherd Pits are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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