| The Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breed
Other Name: Sheltie
Country of Origin: The Shetland Sheepdog
originated in Scotland
Height: Males range from 13 inches to 15 inches.
Females range from 12 inches to 14 inches.
Weight: Males range from 14 to 18 pounds. Females
range from 12 to 16 pounds.
Description: The Shetland Sheepdog or "Sheltie" is
a small, strong, nimble and lightly built dog breed, making
it a fast runner and an able jumper. The breed combines the
speed, endurance, agility and intelligence to be an
outstanding herder. From a young age, |
Shetland Sheepdogs demonstrate a desire to
please their owners, which make this dog breed easily
trainable and an ideal family pet. The Shetland Sheepdog is
in the Herding group. Colors: Shetland Sheepdogs
colors range from black to sable to golden or mahogany
marked with different amounts of white or tan.
Coat: Shetland Sheepdogs outer coat is long,
straight and harsh, while the undercoat is short and furry.
Their coat requires regular brushing.
Temperament: The Shetland Sheepdog is intelligent
and willing to please. Gentle and playful, the Shetland
Sheepdog does well with children. |
Health Concerns: The Shetland Sheepdog is
susceptible to disease of the eyes.
Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the
Shetland Sheepdog is 12-14 years.
Living Environment: Shetland Sheepdogs will do
well in apartments as long as they are given sufficient
amounts of exercise. |
