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Shetland Sheepdog overview
The Sheltie originated in Britain for use in sheep herding.
It retains a lot of its guarding and herding instincts, is easily obedience trained and good with children and other dogs. Shetland Sheepdogs have a tendency to be nervous and wary of strangers. Their size makes them suitable to the urban environment, and colder climates. The long harsh coat requires very regular grooming.
Other known names for Shetland Sheepdog
Miniature Collie, Sheltie
Shetland Sheepdog foreign names
Berger des Shetland (French), Perro pastor de las islas Shetland (Spanish)
Origin
United Kingdom
Breed Group
Biological data
Weight
Male: 16-20 lbs.
Female: 16-20 lbs.
Height
Male: 34.5-39.5 cm.
13-16 inches.
Female: 33-38 cm (withers).
13-16 inches.
Colours, markings and patterns
Sable: clear or shaded, any colour from pale gold to deep mahogany, in its shade, rich in tone. Wolf sable and grey undesirable.
Tri-colour: intense black on body. Rich tan markings preferred.
Blue merle: clear silvery blue, splashed and marbled with black. Rich tan marking preferred but absence not penalized. Heavy black markings, slate or rusty tinge in either top or undercoat highly undesirable; general effect must be blue.
Black and white and black and tan are also recognized colours.
White markings may appear (except in black and tan) but absence of these markings not to be penalized. Patches of white on body highly undesirable.
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Shetland Sheepdog – Breed standard
The below links are external
AKC, FCI, CKC
Shetland Sheepdog references and further reading
USA
American Shetland Sheepdog Association
Shetland Sheepdog Companion Rescue of Northern California
Shetland Sheepdog Rescue
Southland Sheltie Rescue
UK
Sheltie UK
English Shetland Sheepdog Club
Shelties of true British type
Please get in touch
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Shetland Sheepdog colours
Below are some examples of the various colours of Shetland Sheepdogs, colour names sometimes differ from country to country,
Colours can vary according to lighting, whether it was taken indoors or outdoors and even the quality of the dog.
So sadly not an exact science.
Sable Shetland Sheepdogs
AP-17DEVL - sable Shetland Sheepdog
Photo © Animal Photography, Sam Clark
Tri-colour Shetland Sheepdogs
AP-VRQ92G - Champion Shetland Sheepdog
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson
Merle Shetland Sheepdogs
AP-0Z3IJD - Australian Grand Champion Shetland Sheepdog on white background
Photo © Animal Photography, Tetsu Yamazaki
Shetland Sheepdog
picture ideas
Featured image
AP-PF0QXA - Australian Grand Champion Shetland Sheepdog
Photo © Animal Photography, Tetsu Yamazaki
Shetland Sheepdogs
indoors
AP-0FMU44 - two Shetland Sheepdogs
Photo © Animal Photography, Julie Poole
Shetland Sheepdogs outdoors
AP-AMFWAO - Shetland Sheepdog
Photo © Animal Photography, Barbara O'Brien
