Shetland Sheepdog History
The Shetland Sheepdog is a deviation of the herding dogs of Scotland. These ancestors of the Shetland Sheepdog are thought of as the originators of the Collie and the Border Collie breeds as well.
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The Shetland sheep dogs are said to be somehow related to the rough collie breed of dogs and both these dogs, the rough collie and the Shetland sheepdogs are said to have developed from what originally was the Border collie.
Shetland Sheepdog Temperament
The Shetland Sheepdog is a charming, affectionate, and loyal dog, and makes a fine family pet or companion for both experienced and inexperienced dog owners.
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Dog Breed Group Herding Dogs Origin of Breed Scotland Life Expectancy 12 - 14 Years Color Sable, tricolor, blue merle, black and white and black and tan.
Shetland Sheepdog Personality
The Shetland Sheepdog has a very gentle temperament, always willing to please and extremely loyal to its owner and its family.
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Known essentially as a miniature Collie, the Shetland Sheepdog originated in the Shetland Islands, where it was used as farm help and home protector.
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Bred for generations as hardy and solitary herding dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs are still tough dogs with protective instincts.
Shetland Sheepdog Temperament
The Shetland sheepdog is an excellent companion dog and is intensely loyal. He is lively, intelligent, willing to learn and willing to please and obey.
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Shetland Sheepdog Stats
Country of Origin: Scotland, in the Shetland Islands off the northern coast.
Group: Herding
Use today: Herding sheep
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The Shetland Sheepdog is an intelligent and easily trainable herding breed. They make a good family pet but do require regular exercise and grooming.
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Shetland Sheepdog - Overview and History
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of dog in the Herding Group.
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The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog and is intensely loyal, with a pleasant temperament. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey.
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Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: Dog: 14½ in (37cm) Bitch: 14 in (35.5cm)
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Shetland Sheepdog Breed Introduction
The Shetland Sheepdog breed is to the Rough Collie as the Shetland Pony is the larger type of horses. However, it is not a miniature Rough Collie and bears no relation to it.
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Shetland Sheepdog Recommended Maintenance
The Shetland Sheepdog has a thick, long coat that requires regular grooming. Its coat should be misted with water prior to brushing to help with mats.
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The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, is a spirited, spontaneous and joyful dog. Their intelligence is remarkable to the point of astonishing.
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The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog and is intensely loyal. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey.
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breed of small, agile working dog perfected in the Shetland Islands in the 19th cent. It stands from 13 to 16 in. (33.0-40.6 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 15 lb (7 kg).
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Shetland Sheepdogs have an inclination towards some genetic problems, such as CHD (canine hip dysplasia), epilepsy, hyperthyroidism, SES (sheltie eye syndrome), SSS (sheltie skin syndrome), and von Willebrand’s disease.
The Shetland Sheepdog, or "Sheltie," is a sweet, loving, intensely loyal, active and busy dog who is eager to work and play with you. He is sensitive and affectionate, and seems able to read your moods, and he has a powerful desire to please you.
The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, as it is affectionately called, is by all appearances a miniature Collie, and while it does share some genetic traits with the Collie, it is not considered to be of that breed class.
The Shetland Sheepdog, is a dog that copies in miniature to the collie of long hair, comes from the islands of the north of Scotland (Shetland Islands), from where its name comes.
The Shetland sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is named after the island where he originated in the 1700s. Resembling a stocky miniature collie, the Sheltie is a very loyal and loving companion and makes a wonderful family pet.
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Temperament: Shetland Sheepdogs are active, intelligent, loyal, and affectionate. They are obedient, get along well with children and other pets, and are quite charming. They are hard working in the field, and love a job to do.
Originating in the late 1600s, the Shetland Sheepdog is native to the Shetland Islands off of Scotland. They were used mainly to herd and guard sheep on the islands.
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AKC Group: Herding
Class: Herding
Country of Origin: UK (Shetland Isles, Scotland)
First Registered: 1911
Height: 13 - 16 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 10 - 40 lbs.
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Place of Origin:Scotland Life Expectancy:12 - 14 Years Colour:The Shetland Sheepdog coat exist in three main acceptable show colors, sable (ranging from golden through mahogany), tricolor (black, white, ...
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He's about 4 years old so he's still at his prime. He doesn't know how to play fetch so that doesn't help.
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The Shetland Sheepdog, or "Sheltie" as it is affectionately known, originates from the Shetland Islands where it was used by crofters as a sheepdog and guardian around the farm.
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Shetland Sheepdog: A herding dog of a breed developed in the Shetland Islands, having a rough coat and resembling a small collie.
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The Shetland Sheepdog (or Sheltie) is a breed of dog, originally bred to be sheep dogs.
PDA breed and sex predisposition (again from list in Handbook of Small Animal Practice by Morgan): females males; collie, Maltese, poodle, Pomeranian, English springer spaniel, keeshond, bichon frise, Yorkshire terrier, Shetland sheepdog.
Collies, like Border Collies, Bearded Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs are herding breeds that get really bored with apartment life.
It's great that you are making people aware that dogs such as Shetland Sheepdogs need to be with people and not left alone for a few hours a day.
Originally discovered in the Collie breed, Collie eye anomaly also affects other breeds including Australian Sheepdogs, Border Collies, and Shetland Sheepdogs. In the Shetland Sheepdogs the condition is commonly referred to as 'Sheltie eye.
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Keep in mind that there are submissive members of dominant breeds and vice versa. A good breeder doesn't produce submissive Akitas or dominant Shetland Sheepdogs. There are even various levels of submissiveness and dominance within litters! ...
Type III vWD is essentially the complete absence of vWF. Severe type III vWD has been diagnosed in Australian Cattle Dog, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Fox Terrier, German Shepherd, Scottie, and Shetland Sheepdog.
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