Shetland Sheepdog
A.K.A. :Sheltie
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
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Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The Shetland Sheepdog is an intelligent and sensitive dog. Well suited for either city or country living, the Sheltie is widely appreciated for its quick ability to learn and eagerness to please. |
Breed Group: | Herding |
Weight (lbs): | 20 |
Height (in): | 13-16 |
Colors: | Black, blue merle, and sable, marked with varying amounts of white and/or tan. |
Coat: | The coat is double, the outer coat consisting of long, straight, harsh hair; the undercoat short, furry, and so dense as to give the entire coat its "standoff" quality. Mane and frill are abundant, and particularly impressive in males. Hair on tail p |
Character: | Shetland Sheepdogs are loyal, obedient, intelligent, and happy. |
Temperament: | This breed is very good with children, other dogs, most household pets. They are alert around strangers and alert to danger. |
Care: | The Shetland Sheepdog requires regular grooming with a brush and comb. The long outer hair needs special attention to keep it from tangling. |
Training: | This breed is easy to train. He loves to be busy and is always eager to please. |
Activity: | The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to your activity level, but he really needs an occasional workout. He enjoys taking part in outdoor activities and dog sports. |
Health Issue: | This breed has a tendency toward inherited malformation and diseases of the eyes. They are also prone to hypothyroidism and displacement of the patella. |
Life Expectancy: | 12-15 |
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Alice
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 4 Weeks Old
USA NEOSHO, MO, USA
Date listed: 04/24/2024
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Pearl
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 4 Weeks Old
USA NEOSHO, MO, USA
Date listed: 04/24/2024
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Rosie
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 4 Weeks Old
USA NEOSHO, MO, USA
Date listed: 04/24/2024
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Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Puppies
Shetland Sheepdog
Male(s) and Female(s), 10 Months Old
USA TOPEKA, IN, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2024
Don't be sheepish about inquiring about our Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) pups! These petite pups have super soft fur and friendly personalities that make it impossible to not want...
Lovely Indiana shelties
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 11 Weeks Old
USA FORTVILLE, IN, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2024
Sable and white
Lovely Indiana Shelties
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 11 Weeks Old
USA FORTVILLE, IN, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2024
Sable and white
Lovely Indiana shelties
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 11 Weeks Old
USA FORTVILLE, IN, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2024
Sable and white shelty puppies. Like Lassie
Lovely Indiana Shelties
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 11 Weeks Old
USA FORTVILLE, IN, USA
Date listed: 04/19/2024
Sable and white shelties Like Lassie. Healthy and intelligent
Shetland Sheepdogs for sale
Shetland Sheepdog
Male(s) and Female(s), 5 Weeks Old
USA NORTH PORT, FL, USA
Date listed: 04/13/2024
I have 5 shelties for sale. They will be ready to go May 20th. They will have first shots before they go.
AKC purebred Sheltie puppies
Shetland Sheepdog
Male(s) and Female(s), 11 Weeks Old
USA NEILLSVILLE, WI, USA
Date listed: 04/08/2024
Registered puppies available Tri colors An awesome spotted yellow and white Blue Merle
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