Sheltie vs Mountain Feist
Compare the Sheltie to the Mountain Feist. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Mountain Feists.
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
10-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1909 AD
1700 AD
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Energy Level
Medium to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Sheltie
Mountain Feist
