Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

United States

United States

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

Shetland Sheepdog and Cocker Spaniel

2000

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

Sable
White
Black
Brown

A Cortese 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 Cocker Sheltie can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Atopy

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Hip X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Ultrasound
Skin Biopsy
Electromyography (EMG)
Thyroid Panel

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

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

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

Cocker Shelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cortese, it's at least 7 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 Cocker Sheltie, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Corteses 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 Cocker Shelties 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 Cortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Cocker Shelties 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.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese 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 25-35 pound (11 - 16 kg) Cocker Sheltie 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 Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 Cocker Sheltie is between $48 - $73. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

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

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

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

Cocker Shelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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