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Shetland
Sheepdog dog breed
If you
are a
Shetland Sheepdog owner,
and you would like your pet's picture displayed
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Dog breed group |
Herding
Dogs |
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Origin of breed |
Scotland |
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Life expectancy |
12
- 14 Years |
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Color |
Sable,
tricolor, blue merle, black and white and black and tan. |
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Coat type |
Outer
coat of long, straight, harsh-textured hair; soft, short-haired
close undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Needs
plenty of active exercise. |
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Temperament |
Active, intelligent, loyal, affectionate. |
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Good with children |
Is
good with children, as long as they are not too rowdy Gets along
well with other dogs, cats and small animals. |
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Grooming needs |
Regular brushing is important. Mist the coat lightly with water
before you begin and tease out mates. Check behind the ears,
hindquarters and beneath the shoulders for tangles. Use a comb
sparingly. Shedding is twice a year. Bathe or dry shampoo when
necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
13
- 16
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13
- 16
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Average weight (lbs) |
14
- 16
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14
- 16
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Health issues |
Generally healthy, may suffer
from cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy. |
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Living conditions |
He will adapt
to small living quarters if given daily sufficient exercise
making him good in a suburban home or an apartment. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Shetland Sheepdog bears
resemblance to the Rough Collie. Strong, nimble and lightly built the
Sheltie is a fast runner and can jump well. Shetland Sheepdog puppies
are beguiling and exhibit a desire to please from a very young age.
Intuitive and responsive to his owner's wishes, he makes a charming
family pet. Take care that he is not startled teased, or left alone
as he can be barky when excited or lonely. Claiming ancestry from the
Collies of Scotland the Shetland Sheepdog arrived from the Shetland
Islands to mainland England before World War I. The Sheltie has been
bred true in the Shetland Islands off the north coast of Scotland for
more than 135 years.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Shetland Sheepdog closely resembles the Rough Collie but is in fact a
breed in its own right.
The Shetland Sheepdog is a very intelligent dog that can be trained to
the highest levels. |
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