Unfortunately, the Sheprador is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bichon Frises are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Good-natured
Cheerful

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

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

Bichon Frises are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Labrador Retriever and Australian Shepherd

barbet, water dog

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Brown

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Black

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Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

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A Sheprador can have a litter of 5-10 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 Bichon Frise can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Pelger - Huet Syndrome
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Sebaceous Adenitis
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Shepradors thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bichon Frises are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Shepradors require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Shepradors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bichon Frises are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

Walk, Tug-of-war

Play, Agility, Walk, Walking, Sniffing, Running, Tricks, Fetch, Cuddling, Swimming, Socializing, Cuddle, Sleeping, Training, Go to Park, Lickin, Pets, Run, Snuggle, Sleep, Barking, Eating, Belly rubs, Off-leash, Chase, Dog Parks, Speak, High Five, Tug-of-war, Toys

Shepradors 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.

Bichon Frises 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 Sheprador, it's at least 15 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 Bichon Frise, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shepradors 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 Bichon Frises 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 Sheprador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Ideally, Sheprador should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Bichon Frise 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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-80 pound (23 - 36 kg) Sheprador 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.

For an average 11-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Bichon Frise 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.

The average cost of a Sheprador is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bichon Frise is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sheprador is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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 Bichon Frise 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.

Sheprador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Bichon Frises are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

Bichon Frises are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Shepradors are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

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

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Shepradors are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The Sheprador is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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