Shollie

70-80 lbs
21-29"
United States
German Shepherd
Collie

What happens if you cross two of the most intelligent and energetic dog breeds to ever exist? You get the Shollie, or a German Shepherd Border Collie mix.

This is a fairly new crossbreed in the pet world and it’s likely most dog-lovers have never seen one before. However, if the popularity of the parent breeds is anything to go by, this might not stay true for too long.

In this introduction to the Shollie, you’ll learn that:

  • This dog is super-energetic and needs an hour’s activity a day
  • Not immune to health issues, the Shollie can be prone to joint and eye conditions
  • This is a hybrid with remarkable intelligence, so they’re easy to train
  • As a German Shepherd Border Collie mix, Shollies are heavy shedders


Shollie Breed Overview

With the rise in popularity of hybrid dog breeds over the past few decades, it makes perfect sense that breeders would choose to bring together the German Shepherd and Border Collie. Both of these popular canine varieties have long histories as herding animals, but have since become better known as lovable companion animals. 

Although it’s still early days in the story of the Shollie, early indicators suggest that this hybrid is a friendly family pet who is both protective and easy to teach. With ancestors who were no strangers to hard work in the great outdoors, it should come as no surprise to learn that Shollies are best suited for active parents and will be enthusiastic at the prospect of long walks, runs and training sessions.

When it comes to looking after a Shollie, you’ll quickly find that this is a dog with a sizeable appetite and food bills will be considerably higher than a smaller lapdog. In addition, it would appear that they have inherited both parents’ predisposition to heavy shedding — so be prepared to spend long periods with the hairbrush in your hand.



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purpose Purpose
Companion and Guardian
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
German Shepherd and Border Collie

Shollie Health

Average Size
Male Shollie size stats
Height: 21-29 inches Weight: 70-80 lbs
Female Shollie size stats
Height: 21-29 inches Weight: 70-80 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat
Minor Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
  • Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Cataracts
  • Portosystemic Shunts
  • Diabetes
Occasional Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Radiographs
  • Complete Physical Examination

Shollie Breed History

As is the case with many new hybrid breeds, the exact origin story of the Shollie is unclear and it’s impossible to confidently describe their exact lineage as we can with other breeds.

What we can say with reasonable confidence is that the Shollie emerged as a distinct hybrid in the United States within the past few decades. We also know a lot more about the two parent breeds, of course.

The Border Collie is the older of the two and is distantly related to herding dogs brought over to Britain by the Romans and Vikings. This new breed was put to work across the country as livestock herders and were cherished for their intelligence and resilience.

Despite this long history, it wasn’t until 1915 that the Border Collie was officially coined as such to distinguish them from other Collie breeds (including the Scotch Collie).

This classification came just after the life of Old Hemp, a stud dog active at the end of the 19th century considered to be the father of the Border Collie breed. It’s estimated that he sired over 200 puppies and most modern Border Collies can be traced back to him.

As you can probably guess, the German Shepherd hails from Germany and the dog has a similar story to its namesake country. Before the unification of Germany in 1871, there were various similar-looking herding dogs in the neighboring territories.

However, in the final years of the 19th century, breeder Max von Stephanitz sought to create a distinct German working dog that would be used throughout the new country. He bought a dog at a show and named him Horand von Granfrath — this was to be the founding father of the German Shepherd breed.

Although this new breed was famed for its herding ability, German Shepherds also found work in the police force and played an important role in the German war effort.

One particular German Shepherd found on a French battlefield went on to further prove the breed’s versatility. This dog was named Rinty and taken back to America, where he would star in 27 Hollywood movies as Rin Tin Tin. 

Along with fellow thespian dog Strongheart, Rin Tin Tin helped make the German Shepherd one of the best-loved dogs in the United States. Even to this day, the breed continues to regularly feature at the top-end of the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) list of the most popular breeds.

Shollie Breed Appearance

There are some hybrid breeds for which the appearance is somewhat of a lottery in regards to which parents’ genes exert more influence. The Shollie isn’t one of them — they tend to look a lot more like a German Shepherd rather than a Border Collie, particularly in the wolf-like face.

There are some traits in a Shollie more resemblant of a Border Collie. A Shollie’s coat is usually thicker and softer than that of a German Shepherd, and the tail is less bushy, too.

When it comes to the color of this dense coat, it’s possible to find black, sable, white, brown or fawn colorways. Eyes are mostly dark brown — like a German Shepherd’s — but less often, you might get blue, hazel or amber.

Eye Color Possibilities
blue Shollie eyes
Blue
hazel Shollie eyes
Hazel
brown Shollie eyes
Brown
amber Shollie eyes
Amber
Nose Color Possibilities
black Shollie nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
black Shollie coat
Black
sable Shollie coat
Sable
white Shollie coat
White
brown Shollie coat
Brown
fawn Shollie coat
Fawn
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Shollie straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Shollie Breed Maintenance

There are two things any prospective Shollie parents need to know before they bring one into their household.

Let’s start with the fact that this is a dog with a phenomenal amount of energy. They need at least an hour’s activity a day and around 12 miles of walking a week. A backyard for them to expel some energy in between these outings would be helpful — a small apartment is not an ideal living environment for a German Shepherd Border Collie mix, frankly.

In addition to these long walkies, parents will also need to commit time to grooming their Shollie. This is a dog that sheds all year around, with two particularly heavy spells of fur loss each year.

To prevent your home from becoming overwhelmed with pet hair, parents should brush their Shollie every day. They shouldn’t be bathed too frequently though as this can disturb the balance of natural oils.

As well as this, there are a few other tasks to incorporate into the dog’s grooming regimen — this includes brushing teeth, clipping nails and checking ears for signs of infection.


Shollie Health Risks

While the Shollie’s parents will usually pass down their obedience and handsome looks, they can occasionally bequeath less desirable gifts, such as hereditary diseases that are common to both German Shepherds and Border Collies.

In certain cases, it can be pure bad luck for a dog to be born with a genetic disorder, but there are measures a parent should take to lower the probability. The main precaution is to only deal with breeders that carry out screening on their animals and prevent those with health conditions from reproducing — don’t be afraid to ask breeders for proof of this testing.

The most common health issues that can affect a Shollie include:

Joint problems

As a dog that loves to run around, it’s a shame when a Shollie is inhibited in their movement for whatever reason. Sadly, it would seem that a Border Collie German Shepherd mix is slightly more prone to developing hip dysplasia.

This is fairly common in medium-to-large-sized dogs and happens when the hip joint fails to develop correctly. This malformation leads to the hip bone moving with friction against the corresponding socket, resulting in limping and pain.

If a vet diagnoses your dog with hip dysplasia, there are various treatment options available. Milder cases can often be alleviated with weight loss or supplements, but more serious instances might need physiotherapy or surgery.

A less common joint condition seen in Shollies is patellar luxation. This is normally seen in small or toy-sized breeds, but it can develop in larger dogs, too.

Patellar Luxation is the name given when a dog’s kneecap frequently dislocates. Again, this leads to limping and pain, but the good news is that it can often be treated successfully with medication and surgery.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Another medical problem that a Shollie dog appears to be predisposed to developing is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI). This is a disorder whereby the body doesn’t produce digestive enzymes, so food isn’t broken down into a small enough size to be absorbed by the intestines. Undigested food appears in the feces and the dog will become malnourished.

The classic symptoms for EPI — weight loss, lethargy, eating feces — are quite generic, making it a hard disease for a vet to diagnose. Once they’ve landed on this diagnosis, your dog will have to take supplements containing pancreatic enzymes and change to a low-fat and low-fiber diet.

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Often referred to as bloat, GDV can be a serious issue in medium-to-large-sized dogs with deep chests — such as the Shollie dog. It happens when the stomach fills with air and twists, often after eating. The inflated organ can hinder blood flow to vital parts of the body, including the pancreas. This is a fast process and if treatment isn’t sought in the following hours, it can be fatal.

Parents should be aware of the signs of bloat, which include retching, drooling, a swollen or painful abdomen, difficulty breathing and restlessness. Contact a vet straight away if you believe your dog is suffering from GDV as swift treatment is essential.

Likewise, parents also need to know how to reduce the likelihood of bloat happening in the first place. Spreading meals throughout the day stops overeating in a short period, while there are also bowls designed to slow down dogs as they eat. Some experts recommend not exercising a dog for an hour before or after mealtime, too.

Eye Conditions

Many Collie parents will already be familiar with Collie Eye Defect, a vision disorder spotted mostly in Collie breeds. This leaves Shollies vulnerable to inheriting the condition.

This normally starts when a dog is young and stops developing at the 10-12 week mark. Cases range in severity and sometimes the symptoms are minimal. However, other pets are affected more and parents will have to adapt the living environment to this new challenge.  Unfortunately, there’s no known cure.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is another disease sometimes diagnosed in Shollies. Like Collie Eye Defect, this can also lead to a gradual loss of vision, although this continues throughout a dog’s life — it often starts with diminished night vision, before day vision depreciates, sometimes to the point of total blindness.

Parents might spot cloudy or gray-looking eyes, and their pet seemingly more uncoordinated and clumsy than usual. There’s no effective treatment for PRA, so the only thing a parent can do is support their dog by making their home environment safer.



Many diseases can be treated more effectively if caught earlier — a wellness plan includes testing and 24/7 live vet chat.



What to Feed a Shollie

As energetic dogs, Shollies need a lot of food, but this needs to be of the right sort to avoid weight gain. Look for recipes with high protein levels, real meat as the first listed ingredient and plenty of fruit and vegetables for nutrients. Avoid products with lots of carbs and filler ingredients.

German Shepherds are often considered large breeds and if your Shollie is similarly sized, you could give them a dog food formulated specifically for large breeds. However, they can also have formulas designed for all dog sizes, too.



Still need help with choosing what to give your Shollie at mealtimes? Our partner Dog Food Advisor is the go-to authority when it comes to this matter — here’s their  list of the best dog foods for German Shepherds, for example.



Brushes for Shollie
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Deshedder
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Shollie requires daily brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Shollie Temperament

There’s a reason why both the German Shepherd and Border Collie have made the transition from working dog to companion company — they’re both extraordinarily pleasant company and the same can be said for their combined offspring.

When Shollie puppies undergo an effective socialization period, they can easily slot into a family household, even those containing other pets and young children — although it would be a sensible measure to supervise interactions between fully-grown Shollies and kids, just in case.

Shollies are certainly affectionate and they can act protective towards their family. Thankfully, this doesn’t tend to manifest itself as aggression towards strangers, but this trait can usually be trained out if this is the case.

One thing you’ll quickly notice is that the Shollie is a fiercely intelligent dog breed and easy to train under the guidance of a committed and patient parent. One downside to this intellect is that the hybrid can become destructive if bored and unstimulated.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
12 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes
activity minutes

Shollie Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.50 - $1.90
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$39.00 - $52.00
food bag monthly cost

Shollie Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Shollie size stats at six months
Height: 23.0 inches Weight: 65.0 lbs
Female Shollie size stats at six months
Height: 23.0 inches Weight: 65.0 lbs
12 Months
Male Shollie size stats at 12 months
Height: 24.0 inches Weight: 70.0 lbs
Female Shollie size stats at 12 months
Height: 24.0 inches Weight: 70.0 lbs
18 Months
Male Shollie size stats at 18 months
Height: 25.0 inches Weight: 75.0 lbs
Female Shollie size stats at 18 months
Height: 25.0 inches Weight: 75.0 lbs

Shollie Owner Experiences

Shiro
1 Year
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Frisbee
Run
Walk
snuggling
Fetch
Very energetic, very loving and loves to heard my other dogs!!
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Cisco
3 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddles
Swim
Puzzle Toys
Walk
Fetch
Cisco is a border collie German shepherd mix we rescued. he was in pretty bad shape when we found him but he was so sweet. after vet visits and baths he has turned out to be a wonderful dog! we also have cats and he had less of a problem with them than the cats did with him although now after 7 months they get along and even sleep together sometimes. he is VERY high energy which took us a bit to get used to but he is a wonderful addition to the family. he is too smart for his own good but training is so easy! he sheds...a lot. I had to upgrade the vacuum. He is completely worth it!
2 years, 4 months ago
Neera
5 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
snuggling
Playing fetch
Fabulous dog! We rescued her at 3 months. She’s very loyal, protective and compassionate. Very dominant, she herds our other dogs which is hilarious to watch. Easy to train and extremely intellect. She loves to cuddle and is gentle around small children.
2 years, 9 months ago
Fireball
6 Months
5 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
they are only 6 months old they are a rescue we recently lost 2 fur babies both on my daughters 13th birthday one was a 20 yr old cat and one was our 4 yr old bulldog. My husband brought home a 2 month old Sholloe in July and we have been blessed ever since, we will never forget our 1st furbabies but this new one has healed the family and Fireball rescued us from grief and sadness.
2 years, 10 months ago
Evie
2 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking, Training, Playing
Ex foreign street dog, had her for 2 months. Very affectionate and clingy to us now, wary of men, and barks madly at all dogs. Will chase it if it moves and protective of family. Very clever and quick to learn, can be extremely hyper if not kept entertained. Training classes making a slow difference but in the home, she is very soppy and loving. Needs a lot of time as very active and energetic but also sleeps a lot.
3 years, 1 month ago
Crodié
4 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Road trip
Walk
still very young but I love the little guy. everyday i wake up looking forward to seeing his smile!
6 years, 5 months ago
Harley
6 Weeks
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing with toys, snuggling.
We just got her today. She seems like a quiet, easy going pup, and is equally snuggly as she is playful.
6 years ago
Skampers
14 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
One of the best dogs I have owned. He is getting up in age, but still plays with our poms like he is a pup. He is great with family and visitors. Protective of all members of the house, including the cats even though they don't particularly like him. He plays very nice with the smaller pups.
6 years ago
Aspen Capistrano Cole
10 Weeks
2 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
he is learning so fast. very smart. cries when we leave which kills me...
6 years ago
Sierra
3 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Bike ride
Walk
Run
Frisbee
Road trip
Swim
Sierra came from a German Shepherd Breeder Who has other dogs on the Property including rough collies. We suspect that there was some irregular breeding that took place and as a result the GSD litter contained some collie mixes. Her Temperament and demeanor is not 100% GSD nor is the size of her head, when compared to other Female GSD. With that said, Sierra is a great dog who is intelligent, and a great household companion. She is not the best with guests but she eventually warms up to them.
5 years, 10 months ago
Tia
6 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tia is very energetic and loves nothing more then running and a big field off of her lead and chasing sticks, balls and squeeky toys and she is very good with bringing it back but we are working on recall when she sees other dogs which she wants to say hello too but runs towards them with aggression but only with the intention of sniffing
5 years, 9 months ago
Venus
8 Months
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We adopted Venus from the street two months ago, it is a mixture of German Shepherd with smooth collie, she is very affectionate and has a lot of energy
5 years, 8 months ago
Rosie
2 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We first meet Rosie from the rspca ever since then we have been attached to her. She has been great so far she is well behaved and is toilet trained. Also she gets along with our older dog axel which is a German Sheperd.
5 years, 7 months ago
Lambeau
5 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Run
Tug-of-war
Chase
Dog-friendly events
Hide & Seek
Dog Parks
Ball
Snuggle
We love our Shollie, Lambeau, he's a very good boy, kennel trained, and knows the basic tricks like sit, shake, laydown, speak. We can't believe how fast he's growing, already 36 lbs at 5 months old.
5 years, 7 months ago
Cash
3 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cash has become extra attached to me, but is still great with my kids and husband. He is a little standoffish with new dogs and people. Very attentive and easy to train.
5 years, 4 months ago
Sage
8 Months
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Bike ride
training
Swim
Fetch
Hide & Seek
Dog Parks
Amazing dog. We keep her outside during the summer (when no one is home) with shade and water. She does get anxious when she is alone so we tend to leave her plenty of toys whilst we are at work- in order to keep her occupied. She sheds like crazy right now but im assuming its because its during the summer months. This breed knows how to adventure and snuggle! <3
5 years, 4 months ago
Spoggos
14 Months
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Best company I could ever have
4 years, 11 months ago
Sadie
21 Weeks
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She is still on 4 months old, but she knows most commands and learns on the 2nd try. She does love to cuddle, but she won't sleep in bed with us unless it is light outside, which is a little strange in my experience with dogs. She may just want to sleep alone at night, and hang out in bed in the early morning until it is time for her to eat. She is very territorial over toys and food with our other big dog, and he lets her get away with it. Right now, she weighs about 24 lbs at 4 months. Very long legs that look a bit funny with the rest of her body. At this point, she lost all of her teeth except for the fangs (she lost a fang last night, actually). So far, she is VERY good with kids and people, but she is not good in group puppy play and we've been quarantined a few times. It is not that she is aggressive, but she is afraid of the noise and commotion and hides under a chair. If a dog comes near her, she will snap at them. We are working on it!
5 years ago
Lloyd
3 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Play
Tug-of-war
snuggling
Hide & Seek
Dog Parks
Walks
Our sweet Lloyd is an amazing family dog. He is incredibly loving an playful with our 10-year old daughter, us and my parents. However, be aware that these dogs are a lot of work. And our guy is not cool with people just coming into our house or onto our property. He is extremely protective of his family. We have to greet anyone outside of the immediate family with him on leash and allow him to get comfortable, but even then we are very careful and would never leave him unattended around children (outside of our daughter who is his best friend). However, he thinks that anyone with a dog is absolutely fine. Loves, loves, loves other animals. He also required proper training and needs lots of activities (mental & physical) to keep him happy. We absolutely love this dog - but remember, this is not an easy dog for lazy owners. Lots of work = lots of love. Totally worth it for us and he is highly, highly intelligent. Be ready for them to be interested in everything you do and want to "help", LOL.
4 years, 9 months ago
Matilda
21 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She is a great companion to my Husband and I, she is a great guard dog, her bark and growl is very deep for such a sweet girl, so strangers are very wary of her, once she is introduced to the visitor she will then relax and accept them into our home. she loves playing ball and with other dogs she also tries to round up my 2 cats, but they are the boss in the house. I cannot imagine life without her.
4 years, 4 months ago
Barry
8 Weeks
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We have only just met, at 8 weeks old he has shown his ability to learn
4 years, 4 months ago
Sweetpea
7 Years
9+ People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Sweetpea is my service dog. She helps with my autism, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. She's as active as she is lazy. She is very vocal. More vocal than our 5 huskies. when she's working she is all business but at home she's all naps and play. She's never herd a child or any person ever. She doesn't shed much. She has dense fur on her chest/tummy area. She prefers playing with my other dogs over toys. She loves puppies, kids/babies/ humans in general. She is fine with strangers. She's not very protective. She's a very calm dog for her breed.
4 years ago
Pepper
7 Months
7 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walks
She is a great pet and wonderful guardian
3 years, 10 months ago
Maximus
3 Months
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We are walking around the neighborhood and trying to expose him as much as possible to the community
3 years, 9 months ago
Bella
3 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog Parks
Walk
Run
Dog-friendly events
Bella is super affectionate! She loves to lay on anyone that comes to the house. She is a barker, which is natural. She barks if she hears something outside. She is playful at time, and definitely needs over 30 minutes of playtime each day outside of walking her. She walks about 3 miles a day. On terms of grooming, she does shed very very bad. She gets deshedding shampoo and brushed. The amount of hair is crazy! That’s the German SHEDper in her! Shollie’s are great. They are loyal, affectionate, and super super smart.
3 years, 8 months ago
Luna(tic)
3 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Look out the window
Ball
Laying in the sun
Luna is a very important part of our lives. We rescued her about 8 months old....from a life in an apartment or tied to a tree... She was hyper and nearly untrainable, but after 2 trainers $$ and some time she settled down (age) and began to follow instructions.... now we put on her training collars and she knows not to goof off. She doesn't like a crate, but does well in a cave...so naps are in the closet or under the bed... Herding behavior is very prominent when she wants to go outside...she starts with the lowest member of the family and works her way up...
3 years, 8 months ago
Tilley
1 Year
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Ball play, and seek, throw stick in water, walking
Love this dog since puppy So smart
3 years, 8 months ago
Layla
5 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Play keep away
Rope
Ball
She is a great puppy learning a lot listens picky eater
3 years, 6 months ago
ZOOM
5 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Zoom is very friendly... he loves to play 24/. Shollie's like to learn all the time. They are attention seekers. Very well behaved dog. All in all this is a fantastic pet to have. If you ever come across one for adoption or for sale get it.!!
3 years, 5 months ago
Oreo
4 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog Parks
Frisbee
Fetch
She’s is very talkative, constantly talking and yelling at us. Easy to train, learns a command after 2 or 3 times of teaching. People pleaser, does not like getting in trouble. Overly sensitive, if we raise our voice she gets sad and starts pawing at us. Jealous dog, doesn’t like when our husky gets attention.
3 years, 4 months ago
Ryder
2 Months
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing
Running
Amazing, lovable, mouthy dog
3 years, 3 months ago
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Hello, I am currently training and walking a 7month old shollie, and she has come from a pretty unsocialized situation of which her owner had to quickly escape from for both of their safety. They are now living in a very small studio and her owner is working tirelessly to make ends meet. I have started taking her out for walks and play and she is SUPER SMART. What would you say is a good starting point for her? She gets nervous when men approach, and has high leash reactivity. I am thinking of training her in a less distracting environment before walks.

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What should I do to lessen the chance of my dog Having hip dysplasia issues From the nutrition perspective I have a German Shepherd border collie puppy mix and both those dogs have a history of that should I start a regiment of certain vitamins and if so what age should I start

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Does shollie herd more like collie or more like german shepherd

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