Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Bright
Sturdy

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

Sheltie-Kees are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

Shetland Sheepdog and Keeshond

1900s

2000's

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Black
Gray
Cream
Brown
White

Chinooks have medium-length coats.

Sheltie-Kees are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

A Chinook 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.

A Sheltie-Kee can have a litter of 3-8 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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Excessive Shyness
Eye Abnormalities
Hip Dysplasia
Hormonal Skin Problems
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Seizures And Spondylosis

Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Cryptorchidism
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Conditions

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Blood Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

Chinooks have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Sheltie-Kees sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chinooks 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.

Sheltie-Kees 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 Chinook, 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 Sheltie-Kee, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinooks 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 Sheltie-Kees usually need at least 120 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 Chinook requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Sheltie-Kees have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Chinook 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, Sheltie-Kee should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-90 pound (25 - 41 kg) Chinook 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.

For an average 25-45 pound (11 - 20 kg) Sheltie-Kee 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.

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Chinook 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 Sheltie-Kee 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.

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

Sheltie-Kees are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Sheltie-Kees are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Chinooks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Chinooks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Sheltie-Kees have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.