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A.K.A. : Sheltie

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Shetland Sheepdog

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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Tricolored male available

$2,000

Rudy

Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 4 Weeks Old

USA WAYNESVILLE, GA, USA

Date listed: 03/18/2025

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

Gorgeous tri puppy. Very striking markings.

Tricolored male available

$2,000

Amore

Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 4 Weeks Old

USA WAYNESVILLE, GA, USA

Date listed: 03/13/2025

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

Gorgeous tri puppy. Very striking markings.

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Member since: 07/23/2021

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

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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 two children and eight dogs. Before pups head to their new homes, they have had dewclaws removed, received their first vaccination...

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: 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

Tags: OES shetland sheepdogs old english sheepdogs Shelties

Member since: 04/25/2023

Julia Martin

We live on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin. I enjoy caring for my dogs as a hobby. They have a heated/ AC building and a play yard. My children and grandchildren love to play...

Breeds: Samoyed (+1)

USA UNITY, WI, USA

Tags: Samoyed Dog Breeder near UNITY, WI, USA

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

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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

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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: 04/07/2023

Country Shelties

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeder near GRAFTON, OH, USA

Country Shelties is a Hobby Breeder past 30 years. References Available We are located 20 minutes west of Cleveland, Ohio (44044) We are not a kennel, nor a puppy mill; we...

Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

USA GRAFTON, OH, USA

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