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

Playful
Loving
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Reserved

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Labrador Retriever and Australian Shepherd

English Toy Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel

2000s

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Brown
Red
Black
Cream

Straight

Wavy

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.

An English Toy Cocker Spaniel 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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Seborrhea

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

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Blood Work
Skin Scrapings

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels 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.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels 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 English Toy Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 9 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 English Toy Cocker Spaniels usually need at least 40 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.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of an English Toy Cocker Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 an English Toy Cocker Spaniel is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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.

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.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels 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.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels 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.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels 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.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.