Shetland Sheepdog Breed Information


Shetland Sheepdog 2008 Wall Calendar

Shetland Sheepdogs are known as "shelties" to their adoring owners. This breed originated in the Scottish Shetland Islands where their beautiful fluffy coats were essential to their work as herders in the blustery North Atlantic winds. Sometimes referred to as a Miniature Collie, this is a gentle, intelligent, and sensitive dog. Completely loyal, Shelties offer unconditional love and devotion. This 2006 wall calendar offers twelve months of the lovely Shetland Sheepdog.

Affenpincher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Basset Griffon
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Beauceron
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Shepherd
Belgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Blood Hound
Border Collie  
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier des flandres
Boxer
Boykin Spaniel
Briard
Brittany Spaniel
Brussels Griffon
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chow Chow
Clumber Spaniel
Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Coonhound
Curly Coated Retriever
Dachshund
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont
Doberman Pinscher
Elk Hound
English Bull Terrier
English Bulldog
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Flat Coated Retriever
Fox Hound
Fox Terrier Smooth
Fox Terrier Wire
French Bulldog
German Shepherd
German Short Haired Pointer
German Wire Haired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Other Names None Great Pyrenees
Greyhound
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Harrier
Ibizan Hound
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Italian Spinone
Jack Russell Terrier
Japanese Chin
Keeshond
Kelpie
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Kuvasz
Labrador Retriever 
Lakeland Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Mastiff
Miniature Pinscher
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Papillon
Pekingese
Pharaoh Hound
Pit Bull Terrier
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Pomeranian
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Pug
Puli
Rat Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Samoyed
Schipperke
Schnauzer
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier (Scottie)
Sealyham
Shar Pei
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten
Sussex Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Welsh Corgi
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland Terrier (Westie)
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)
Country of Origin Great Britain
Approximate Date of Origin 1700s
AKC Group Herding Group
First Use Sheep herding
Today's Use Companion, Sheep herding
Life Expectancy 13 - 14 years
Coat Long, hard, gaurd hair with soft undercoat
Color Cable, tricolor, blue merle, black, with various white markings
Ease of Grooming
Grooming Tables, Pet Wash Warm Water Kits, Toothbrush Dental Kits, Groomer Shampoo Aid, Pet Comb and Brushes, Shampoos, Conditions Odor Eliminators and more...
Approximate Height 13 - 16 in
Approximate Weight 13 - 15 lbs
Need For Exercise
Collars, Leashes, Clothing and Outdoor Gear and More
Energy Level
Playfulness
Affection Level
Suitability for City Living
Thrives is Hot Climates Somewhat
Thrives in Cold Climates Somewhat
Easy to Train Yes
Good With Other Dogs Yes
Good With Other Pets Yes
Good with Children Yes
Good as a Watchdog Yes
Good For Protection No
Recognized by... AKC CKC FCI KC
Noisiness Above Average
Common Health Problem "Collie eye" disease, epilepsy, deafness in blue merle, heart disease
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