Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful
Clever

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

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

United States

United States

Shetland Sheepdog and Pekingese

Pug and Miniature Pinscher

2000's

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Blue
Sable
Red

Cream
Black
Brown
White

Shetineses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Muggins have short coats.

A Shetinese 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.

A Muggin can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Megaesophagus
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Liver Problems

Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Eyelid Defects
Color Dilution Alopecia
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Demodectic Mange
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Pateller Luxation

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count
Various Blood Testing Modalities
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Blood
Knee
Hips
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Thyroid Testing

Shetinese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Muggin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Shetineses 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.

Muggins 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 Shetinese, 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 Muggin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shetineses 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.

In general most Muggins usually need at least 50 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

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

Shetinese 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, Muggin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-24 pound (5 - 11 kg) Shetinese 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.

For an average 12-22 pound (5 - 10 kg) Muggin 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.

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

The average cost of a Muggin is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shetinese 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.

The average per month expenses of a Muggin 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 Shetinese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Shetineses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

Shetineses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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

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