Active
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful

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

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

Welsh Sheepdog and Great Pyrenees

Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Red
Brown
Gray

Black
Brown
Pied

Great Cambrian Shepherds have medium-length coats.

English Spanadors have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Great Cambrian Shepherd can have a litter of 6-9 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.

An English Spanador can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Great Cambrian Shepherds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Addison's Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Cataracts
Dermatomyositis
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Eye Abnormalities
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes
Familial Nephropathy
Portosystemic Shunt
Hepatitis
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Cleft Palate
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam

Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Pk
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

Great Cambrian Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Spanadors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Great Cambrian Shepherds 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.

English Spanadors 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Cambrian Shepherd, it's at least 9 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 English Spanador, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Cambrian Shepherds 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 English Spanadors 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 75-115 pound (34 - 52 kg) Great Cambrian Shepherd 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 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) English Spanador 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 Great Cambrian Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of an English Spanador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Cambrian Shepherd 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 an English Spanador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $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.

Great Cambrian Shepherds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Spanadors make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Great Cambrian Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Spanadors are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.