Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdog Personality
 Sweet, well-tempered and like to please
 Intelligent and lively
 Likes to work
 Loyal and devoted
 Aloof with strangers

Shetland Sheepdog Size
14-20 pounds
13-16 inches at the withers (shoulder)

Shetland Sheepdog Environment
 Suited to children and other pets
 Suited to apartment living
 Good family pet

Shetland Sheepdog Bark
 Make good watchdogs, alerting you to strangers
 Can be vocal

Shetland Sheepdog Training
 Highly intelligent and learns easily
 Suited to herding, agility and obedience
 Good training needed to avoid hyperactivity and excessive barking

Shetland Sheepdog Exercise
 Love to chase and herd things
 Love to play and run in open spaces

Shetland Sheepdog Coat
 Double coat
 Waterproof and well-insulated coat
 Coarse, long, straight outer coat
 Short, dense undercoat
 Black, merle and sable; with white and tan markings
 Brush 1-2 times a week to avoid matting

Shetland Sheepdog Care
 Take care for Sheltie does not overeat and become obese
Shelties have sensitive stomachs, so avoid feeding them food left over from your dinner

Shetland Sheepdog Health
Shelties can commonly suffer from eye diseases, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, hip dysplasia and skin allergies

Shetland Sheepdog Lifespan
12-14 years

Sheltie Rescues take in abandoned, lost and unwanted Shelties and attempt to find them new loving homes. Find a list of US and Canadian rescue organizations at Shetland Sheepdog Rescue.