Bloodhound vs Sheltie
Compare the Bloodhound to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Shelties.
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1000 AD
1909 AD
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
None
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-14 Years
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Bloodhound
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Bloodhound
Sheltie
