Loving
Independent
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Italian Greagles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Italian Greyhound, Beagle

Shetland Sheepdog and Cocker Spaniel

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Gray
Brindle
White

Sable
White
Black
Brown

Italian Greagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Cocker Shelties are known for their coat length.

An Italian Greagle can have a litter of 2-14 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 Cocker Sheltie can have a litter of 6-8 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
Epilepsy
Eye Disease
Beagle Dwarfism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism
Invertebral Disc Disease

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Ear Infections
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Shivering

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Atopy

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Eye and Ear Examination

Hip X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Ultrasound
Skin Biopsy
Electromyography (EMG)
Thyroid Panel

Italian Greagles 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.

Cocker Shelties 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 Italian Greagle, it's at least 7 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 Cocker Sheltie, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian Greagles 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.

In general most Cocker Shelties 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.

The Italian Greagle is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Cocker Shelties 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.

Italian Greagle 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, Cocker Sheltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) Italian Greagle feed 2 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 25-35 pound (11 - 16 kg) Cocker Sheltie 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.

The average cost of an Italian Greagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of an Italian Greagle 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 Cocker Sheltie is between $48 - $73. This makes an average of $576 - $876 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.

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

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

Italian Greagles have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cocker Shelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.