Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Lively
Trainable
Assertive
Faithful
Instinctual

Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Watchful
Cheerful

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

New Sheps shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Poodle and Bearded Collie

German Shepherd, Newfoundland

2000s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Blue

Sable
Blue
Silver
Red
Cream
Gray
Brown
White
Black

Beardoodles are known for their coat length.

New Sheps have medium-length coats.

While the Beardoodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The New Shep breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Perianal Fistulas
Degenerative Myelopathy
Subaortic Stenosis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Entropion
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Corneal Dystrophy

Demodectic Mange
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Pemphigus
Urolithiasis
Seborrhea
Pannus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Footpad Disorder
Platelet Dysfunction
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Pyoderma

Hip X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
CT or MRI scan
Blood Tests

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

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

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

Beardoodles 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.

New Sheps 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 Beardoodle, it's at least 15 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 New Shep, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Beardoodles 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 New Sheps 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.

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

New Sheps 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.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 40-60 pound (18 - 27 kg) Beardoodle feed 2.5 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 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) New Shep 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 Beardoodle is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average cost of a New Shep is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Beardoodle is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 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 New Shep 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.

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.

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

New Sheps are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

New Sheps are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

New Sheps have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.