Stubborn
Independent
Clownish
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Fearless
Good-natured

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Choose a Pitweiler if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Golden Shelties are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Rottweiler, American Pit Bull Terrier

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brindle
Blue
Fawn
Brown
Sable
Red
White

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Pitweilers have short coats.

Golden Shelties have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Pitweiler can have a litter of 8-12 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 Golden Sheltie 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.

Pitweilers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

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

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

Demodectic Mange
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Pancreatitis
Cleft Lip or Palate
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

None Known

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Genetic Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Playing fetch, Going for walks, Fetch, Play, Chase, Walking, Going on drives, Running, Runing,playing, Play keep away, Training, Walk, Cuddles, Tug of war, Sneak a boo

Treat games

Pitweilers 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.

Golden 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 Pitweiler, it's at least 10 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 Golden Sheltie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pitweilers 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 Golden Shelties 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.

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

Golden 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Pitweiler is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Sheltie is somewhere $1.50 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pitweiler is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Sheltie 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.

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

Golden Shelties can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Pitweilers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Pitweilers are not dog-friendly.

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

Pitweilers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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