Playful
Loving
Happy
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful
Reserved

Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle

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

Sheltie Tzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Sheltie Tzus as watchdogs - they're not effective.

English Toy Spaniel and Bichon Frise

Shetland Sheepdog and Shih Tzu

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Red

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Engachons are known for their coat length.

Sheltie Tzus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

An Engachon can have a litter of 3-5 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 Tzu 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Entropion
Ectropion
Deafness
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Blood
Knee
Heart
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Blood Tests
Allergy Testing

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Hearing Tests
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

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

Sheltie Tzus need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Engachons require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

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

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Engachon, it's at least 6 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 Tzu, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Engachons 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.

In general most Sheltie Tzus 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.

Engachons 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.

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

Engachon 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 Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Engachon 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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Sheltie Tzu feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Engachon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Sheltie Tzu is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Engachon 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.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie Tzu is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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.

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

Sheltie Tzu is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Sheltie Tzus have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Sheltie Tzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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