 
Shetland Sheepdog
adult Shetland Sheepdog
blue merle Shetland Sheepdog
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| group: herding |
height: 13-16"
/ 33.02-40.64 cm |
| types: |
weight: 14-16
lbs / 6.35-7.25 kg |
| colors: |
black,
black/white, black/tan, tri-color, blue merle, golden to
mahogany sable, marked with white or tan |
| physical traits: |
small, adaptable, |
| hair type: |
double coat: outer-long,
straight to wiry, harsh, abundant, under-dense, short furry |
personality/
temperament: |
happy, intelligent, sensitive,
protective, hardy, ardenergetic, gentle, eager-to-please,
faithful, affectionate, loyal, alert, amusing, aloof and
reserved with strangers, tendency to groom itself. some can
be shy, timid, nervous, stubborn, tendency to snap, ill-tempered |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush regularly, comb
to remove tangles, sheds yearly, exercise, susceptible to
leg fractures, eye conditions and digestive problems, easy
to train |
| nickname: |
Sheltie |
| origination: |
Shetland Islands, Great
Britain possibly a cross of Rough Collies and dogs of Scottish
Shetland Islands |
| bred for: |
herding, watchdog |
| identifying traits: |
resembles rough collie
but smaller |
| ideal for: |
family, housedog, city
living, watchdog, companion, assistance dog, other pets |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci- (sheepdog group, akc, uk-(pastoral
group), ukc, saku, ankc-(working dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog
group) |
| rescues: |
•Pueblo
Collie/Sheltie Rescue (Colorado) |
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