Shetland Sheepdog
A.K.A. :Sheltie
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
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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 Reg Champiom Bloodlines Blue Merle Male
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA UPPER TRACT, WV, USA
Date listed: 05/27/2024
Scout is an AKC Registered Sable and White male with champion bloodlines. Our puppies are raised in our home. Scout is used to being handled by kids and adults. He has a nice...
AKC Reg Champiom Bloodlines Blue Merle Male
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA UPPER TRACT, WV, USA
Date listed: 05/27/2024
Smokey is an AKC Registered Blue Merle male with champion bloodlines. Our puppies are raised in our home. Smokey is used to being handled by kids and adults. He has a nice fluffy...
AKC Reg Champiom Bloodlines Sable Merle Female
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA UPPER TRACT, WV, USA
Date listed: 05/27/2024
Skye is an AKC Registered Sable Merle Female with champion bloodlines. Our puppies are raised in our home. Skye is used to being handled by kids and adults. She has a nice fluffy...
AKC Reg Champiom Bloodlines Blue Merle Female
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 14 Weeks Old
USA UPPER TRACT, WV, USA
Date listed: 05/27/2024
Abby is an AKC Reg. Tri-Color female, born 2-22-24. She has been raised in our home and is very well socialized with adults and children. She has a nice coat, good confirmation,...
AKC Reg Champiom Bloodlines Blue Merle Female
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 14 Weeks Old
USA UPPER TRACT, WV, USA
Date listed: 05/27/2024
Amara is an AKC Reg. Harlequin blue merle female with 2 blue eyes, born 2-22-24. Harlequin means solid white instead of blue/gray background...she is NOT Double Merle. She has...
AKC Reg Champiom Bloodlines Blue Merle Female
Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 14 Weeks Old
USA UPPER TRACT, WV, USA
Date listed: 05/27/2024
Asia is an AKC Reg. blue merle female with merled eyes, born 2-22-24. She has been raised in our home and is very well socialized with adults and children. She has a long, thick...
1 male sheltie puppy sable
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 7 Months Old
France Lagrace-Dieu, Occitanie, France
Date listed: 05/21/2024
Contact me at elevagedufantasygamegmail. We're happy to present to you this adorable fawn puppy born on 10/24/2023 ! Aztec is a real teddy bear with a tender heart, he may seem...
2 shelties tricolores males
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 9 Months Old
France Lagrace-Dieu, Occitanie, France
Date listed: 05/21/2024
Contact me at elevagedufantasygamegmail We're delighted to present to you our adorable tricolor puppies born on 08/25/2023 ! We have 2 males still available, Ozhorn and Sunken,...
2 males and 1 female tricolors Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
Male, 3 Weeks Old
France Lagrace-Dieu, Occitanie, France
Date listed: 05/19/2024
We're delighted to announce the birth of our new litter of Shetland Sheepdogs, born on May 12, 2024. We currently have three beautiful puppies available for reservation : 1...
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Shetland Sheepdog
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA STEWARTSTOWN, PA, USA
Date listed: 05/13/2024
We have a beautiful litter of puppies. Parents on the premises. Sable and white and tri color, males and females. Will have vet check with first shots and ready for their forever...
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