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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AKC registered Shetland Sheepdog pup
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA SOLON, ME, USA
Date listed: 08/03/2025
Kade is a sable male pup. Mom and Dad live in our home with us and our pups are born and raised in our home. Visit our website for more info and more pictures of the pups.
The last is the best

Shetland Sheepdog
Male(s) and Female(s), 5 Weeks Old
USA LOGANVILLE, GA, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
We have 4 wonderful,playful puppies. 1 male(sable merle)and 3 female(1 tricolor and 2 sable)
Shelties

Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 13 Weeks Old
USA JASONVILLE, IN, USA
Date listed: 07/23/2025
Four puppies to choose from. Two are boys and two are girls. You are welcome to come to my home and meet them in person, or we can ship for a fee. Each puppy will come with...
Purebred Sheltie puppies

Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA ATHENS, WI, USA
Date listed: 07/23/2025
Registered Sheltie puppies! Ready for a new home!
Hold 4 Jim

Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 7 Weeks Old
USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA
Date listed: 07/18/2025
These pups will be larger Shelties, both parents weigh around 26 pounds. Each puppy will come with an APRI registration application, a vaccination and de-worming record, a sample...
Tricolor M

Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 7 Weeks Old
USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA
Date listed: 07/18/2025
These pups will be larger Shelties, both parents weigh around 26 pounds. Each puppy will come with an APRI registration application, a vaccination and de-worming record, a sample...
Blue Merle M3

Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 7 Weeks Old
USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA
Date listed: 07/18/2025
These pups will be larger Shelties, both parents weigh around 26 pounds. Each puppy will come with an APRI registration application, a vaccination and de-worming record, a sample...
Blue Merle M2

Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 7 Weeks Old
USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA
Date listed: 07/18/2025
These pups will be larger Shelties, both parents weigh around 26 pounds. Each puppy will come with an APRI registration application, a vaccination and de-worming record, a sample...
Blue Merle M1

Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 7 Weeks Old
USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA
Date listed: 07/18/2025
These pups will be larger Shelties, both parents weigh around 26 pounds. Each puppy will come with an APRI registration application, a vaccination and de-worming record, a sample...
Brook Toy Sheltie
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 7 Weeks Old
USA KINGSPORT, TN, USA
Date listed: 07/15/2025
Meet Brook! She is a pretty girl. She has a sweet blaze and is Mahogany. (So she will be dark but not black) Her Mother is Mahogany and weighs 15lbs. Her Father is Sable &...
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