Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Good-natured
Cheerful

Japillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Japillons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Shepradors are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Japanese Chin and Papillon

Labrador Retriever and Australian Shepherd

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
Silver
White
Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Japillons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Shepradors have medium-length coats.

A Japillon can have a litter of 2-4 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 Sheprador 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.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Ectropion
Sebaceous Adenitis
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Eye examination
Radiographs

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Japillons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Shepradors thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Japillons require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Shepradors require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Shepradors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Japillons are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Sheprador dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Japillons 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.

Shepradors 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 Japillon, it's at least 6 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 Sheprador, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Japillons usually need at least 30 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 Shepradors 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 Japillon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Sheprador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Japillon 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, Sheprador should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Japillon feed 0.5 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 50-80 pound (23 - 36 kg) Sheprador 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.

The average cost of a Japillon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Sheprador is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Japillon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 Sheprador 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.

Japillons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Sheprador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Japillons 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.

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

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

Japillons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Japillons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Shepradors are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Japillons are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Japillons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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

The Sheprador is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.