Shetland Sheepdog Breed Articles

Shetland Sheepdog - Companion and Herding Dog

Shetland Sheepdogs were bred to herd sheep and help around farms in Scotland and the Shetland Island areas. As with many of the herding and working dogs, this means there were two characteristics that were desired: intelligence and companionsh...

Shetland Sheepdogs: Is It The Right Pet for You?

Opting to adopt a Shetland sheepdog as your pet? Well, yes, you can always have this breed of dog as your cuddly, energetic and intelligent pet at home. However, it is also important that you learn more about this breed of dog before you own o...

All About Shetland Sheepdogs

Loyal and willing to please, the Shetland Sheepdog is a wonderful choice for a companion. Very docile and always alert this pleasant tempered dog is very affectionate. Excellent as both a guard and a watchdog, this dog is very sensitive to voi...

Essential Things To Know About The Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog (often called the "Sheltie") is a herding dog. They have a coat that comes in many colors and an appearance that resembles the Rough Collie. The breed first appeared in the 1700s and herding smaller livestock is the purpo...

Health Problems in a Shetland Sheepdog

The chances of owning a sickly Shetland Sheepdog is very minimal. However, owners and potential buyers must be aware of the inheritable diseases that are found in this type of dog breed. The list includes: hip dysplasia, thyroid disease, Derma...

Grooming your Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog is known for its luxurious double coat. Their short, wooly undercoat helps keep them warm while their long outer coat protects them the harsh rays of the sun. Thus, it comes as no surprise that as with all longhaired dogs...

Shetland Sheepdog - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Shetland Sheepdogs

Breed Description The Shetland Sheepdog is a nimble, strong and lightly-built breed of dog. These small dogs of great speed make quite a jumper. They are a combination of speed, endurance, intelligence and agility that turns out to be an excel...

The Differences Between a Collie and Sheltie

Shelties are known as Shetland Sheepdogs when referring to their breed name. They are oftentimes confused with a Collie, and sometimes even called "miniature collies." However, for those who are unfamiliar with the two dogs, a Collie and Sheltie a...

Sheltie Training Tips

My Sheltie Sammi lived to be almost 19 years old. She was a wonderful, smart little dog that learned obedience fast and loved to do agility. Here are some tips that will help any Shetland Sheepdog owner. Tip #1: Start training early. Shelties as a...

Shetland Sheepdogs

A Shetland sheepdog is not a "mini-collie" but a distinct separate breed that actually has roots in the Border collie. A native of the Shetland Isles in far northern range of Scotland he was a dog developed to help on crofts, or small farms, where...