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A.K.A. : Sheltie

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A.K.A. :Sheltie

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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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Blue Merle Female

$1,000

Blue Merle F

Shetland Sheepdog

Female, 10 Weeks Old

USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA

Date listed: 08/26/2025

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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...

Purebred Sheltie puppies

$400

Litter of 3

Shetland Sheepdog

Female, 12 Weeks Old

USA ATHENS, WI, USA

Date listed: 08/23/2025

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Registered Sheltie puppies! Ready for a new home!

Hold 4 Melissa

$900

Chunk

Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 7 Weeks Old

USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA

Date listed: 08/19/2025

Tags: Sheltie Colorado dogs Colorado puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Colorado good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

He will be a larger Sheltie, both parents weigh around 26 pounds. He will come with an APRI registration application, a vaccination and de-worming record, a sample of food and a...

Tricolor M

$700

Tricolor M

Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA

Date listed: 08/19/2025

Tags: Sheltie Colorado dogs Colorado puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Colorado good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

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

$800

Blue Merle M2

Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA

Date listed: 08/19/2025

Tags: Sheltie Colorado dogs Colorado puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Colorado good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

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

$800

Blue Merle M1

Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA

Date listed: 08/19/2025

Tags: Sheltie Colorado dogs Colorado puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Colorado good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

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...

Hudson

$1,200

Hudson

Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA KINGSPORT, TN, USA

Date listed: 08/18/2025

Tags: toy sheltie family kid friendly Tennessee dogs Tennessee puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Tennessee good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

Hudson is a handsome boy! He has a pretty, wavy blaze and is a Sable & White. His Mother is Mahogany and weighs 15lbs. His Father is Sable & White and weighs 11lbs. We...

MissSippi

$1,200

MissSippi

Shetland Sheepdog

Female, 10 Weeks Old

USA KINGSPORT, TN, USA

Date listed: 08/18/2025

Tags: toy sheltie family kid friendly Tennessee dogs Tennessee puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Tennessee good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

Miss'Sippi is going to be gorgeous! She has a nice, strong blaze and is Sable & White. Her Mother is Mahogany and weighs 15lbs. Her Father is Sable & White and weighs...

Brook

$1,200

Brook

Shetland Sheepdog

Female, 10 Weeks Old

USA KINGSPORT, TN, USA

Date listed: 08/18/2025

Tags: toy sheltie family kid friendly Tennessee dogs Tennessee puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Tennessee good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

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 &...

Little Creek Toy Sheltie

$1,200

Little Creek

Shetland Sheepdog

Female, 10 Weeks Old

USA KINGSPORT, TN, USA

Date listed: 08/18/2025

Tags: toy sheltie family kid friendly Tennessee dogs Tennessee puppy(s) Shetland Sheepdog Tennessee good with kids dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

Little Creek is so sweet and dainty! She has a unique blaze that goes over the right side of her nose. She is a Sable & White. Her Mother is Mahogany and weighs 15lbs. Her...

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Whitney Farms

Miniature Australian Shepherd Dog Breeder near FORT MORGAN, CO, USA

We are a small family farm on the northeastern plains of Colorado. We raise cattle and colored Boer goats along with a few litters of puppies a year.

Breeds: Miniature Australian Shepherd (+2)

USA FORT MORGAN, CO, USA

Current Ads (7)

Tags: Breeder in Colorado

Member since: 11/19/2021

K9 Connect

Dachshund Dog Breeder near JASONVILLE, IN, USA

We are a family oriented kennel, that connects other families with the puppy of their dreams. We prefer the adopting family to meet their puppy in person prior to purchase, but...

Breeds: Dachshund (+4)

USA JASONVILLE, IN, USA

Tags: Corgis small breeds Large breeds Companion animals Shetland Sheepdogs Italian Greyhounds

Member since: 12/08/2024

Chelaloe Puppies

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near SOLON, ME, USA

We home raise AKC registered Shetland Sheepdogs and Old English Sheepdogs. We are located in central Maine. Our dogs live in our home with us and we have just a few litters a...

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog (+1)

USA SOLON, ME, USA

Current Ads (1)

Tags: OES shetland sheepdogs old english sheepdogs Shelties

Member since: 04/12/2022

Riverbend Shelties in Oregon

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near ALBANY, OR, USA

Pups are born in our home and raised with our children and eight dogs. Before pups head to their new homes, they have had dewclaws removed, received their first vaccination and...

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA ALBANY, OR, USA

Tags: puppy sheltie shelty shetland sheepdog herding dog training herding cute energetic long short fur hair sable tri aussie frenchie boarder collie boarder collie shetland sheepdog blue blue merle bi black black mutt

Member since: 03/24/2023

JC Shelties

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near SUGARCREEK, OH, USA

Specializing in quality puppies

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA SUGARCREEK, OH, USA

Tags: Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near SUGARCREEK, OH, USA

Member since: 04/13/2024

Piper Shelties

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near NORTH PORT, FL, USA

Home bred not a puppy mill. My female sheltie got pregnant is all.

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA NORTH PORT, FL, USA

Tags: Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdogs

Member since: 12/06/2024

Puppies for sale

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near BAINBRIDGE, NY, USA

Carla, a tri colored female and her sable brother Junior are still looking for their forever home. Circumstances on my part, my husbands heart attack and two strokes and my...

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA BAINBRIDGE, NY, USA

Tags: Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near BAINBRIDGE, NY, USA

Member since: 06/25/2024

Triple S Shelties

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near BELLEVILLE, WI, USA

We take pride in our breeding program, aiming to produce puppies that are ideal for family pets as well as showing enthusiasts. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every...

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA BELLEVILLE, WI, USA

Tags: Sheltie shelties shetland sheepdog shetland sheepdogs Madison Wi Wi

Member since: 08/26/2022

ACA Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Puppies

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, USA

I have two male sheltie puppies available. Both parents are available for seeing. They are family raised and are up to date on vet visits and shots. Date of birth is 05/26/2022...

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, USA

Tags: Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, USA

Member since: 11/04/2023

Shelties puppies

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near JEROME, MI, USA

8 weeks old. Up to date on shots, wormed, vet checked. Very playful and loving.

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA JEROME, MI, USA

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