Playful
Loving
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Reserved

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

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

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

Great Dane and Boxer

Pug and Shetland Sheepdog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

A Boxane can have a litter of 2-10 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 Sheltie Pug 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.

Boxanes are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Sheltie Pugs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Wobbler's Syndrome
Subaortic Stenosis

Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Tumors
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Corneal Dystrophy

Entropion
Dermatomyositis
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

hip, elbow, eye, blood and heart

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

Boxanes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Boxanes are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Walk, Play, Run, Walking, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Playing, Playing Ball, Cuddling, Dog Parks, Running, Wrestling, Catch treats, Chase, Boxing, Chewing, Tug of war, Catching toys, Eating

Play with Toys, Fetch, Cuddle, Run

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxane, it's at least 11 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 Pug, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boxanes 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.

In general most Sheltie Pugs 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.

The Boxane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Sheltie Pug requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-150 pound (27 - 68 kg) Boxane feed 4 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 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Sheltie Pug 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 a Boxane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Boxane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Pug 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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