Shetland Sheepdogs

Shelties Dog Breed Sheltie Dog Classification: Shelties are herd dogs. Other Names: Shetland Sheepdog, Sheltie, Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie, Dwarf Scotch Shepherd, Toonie dog Sheepdog in Foreign Languages: Basque: artzain txakur Cornish: ki deves Danish: fårehund Esperanto: safhundo Finnish: lammaskoira French: chien de berger German: Schäferhund, Hirtenhund Hungarian: juhászkutya Icelandic: fjárhundur Italian: cane da pastore Japanese: bokuyoken Luxembourgish: Schéiferhond Malay: anjing kambing bebiri, anjing kambing biri-biri Manx: coo keyrragh Norwegian: fårehund Polish: owczarek Romanian: câine ciobanesc, câine de stâna Russian: ovcárka Scottish Gaelic: cù-chaorach Slovene: ovcar Spanish: perro pastor Swedish: fårhund Welsh: ci defaid Origins: Shelties were initially bred on the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland, to herd sheep. Description: Shelties resemble rough collies, but in a much smaller form. Shelties are narrowly built with a lean, sturdy body, a narrow nose, semi-erect ears, and a thick double coat. Size: Shelties weigh 14 to 27 lbs, they stand 13 to 16 inches tall at their shoulder.   weight height Male 14 to 27 lbs 13 to 16 inches tall Female 14 to 27 lbs 13 to 16 inches tall Coat: Shelties have a long, double coat that is sable, mahogany sable, shaded sable, tri-colored, bi-black, bi-blue, blue merle, bi-blue merle, sable merle, color headed white, or double merle in color. Disposition: Shelties are bright, sensitive dogs, they are obedient and quick to learn. Shelties will instinctively herd small children by nipping at their heels. Shelties require moderate exercise. Type Dog: Shelties are herd dogs. Litter Size: Shelties give birth to litters of 4 to 6 puppies. Behavior: Shelties are highly intelligent and willing to learn, they want to please. Shelties are good-natured and hard working. Traits: Active, intelligent, affectionate, responsive Country of Origin: Great Britain - Scotland Life Span: Shelties typically live 12 to 13 years. Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC

Shetland Sheepdog

Sheltie Dog Gifts

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