Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

Mini Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Mini Fox Terrier and Yorkie

Bichon Frise and Shetland Sheepdog

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Sable

Mini Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Shelchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Hemophilia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collie Eye Anomaly

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Hearing
Heart
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Mini Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Mini Torkies 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.

Shelchons 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 Mini Torkie, it's at least 5 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 Shelchon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mini Torkies 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.

In general most Shelchons usually need at least 45 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 Mini Torkie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Shelchon 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
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Mini Torkie 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.

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Shelchon 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 a Mini Torkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Mini Torkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Shelchon 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.

Mini Torkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Mini Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

Mini Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Mini Torkies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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