- Name: Casey
- Owner: Beth Sullivan
- Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
- Shots:
- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 10 Years
- Description:
- I love Casey he is the love of my life and I spoil him rotten
Shetland Sheepdog
Next Breed: Shiba Inu
Previous Breed: Serbian Tricolour Hound
The Shetland Sheepdog is a popular small dog. Looking like a miniature Collie, this dog is a wonderful family companion.
History
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is named after the island where he originated in the 1700s. The Shetland Islands are located northwest of the British Isles, between Scotland and Norway. Wool and lamb are the main commodities of the Shetland Islands and the Sheltie was originally bred to watch over the flocks of sheep. The Islands' harsh environment and terrain demanded a small, hearty dog to guard the herds. The farmers bred herding dogs from the British Isles with other Collies, such as the Border Collie, and the Sheltie was produced. These small dogs were intelligent and independent enough to oversee the flocks while the farmers were away; the Shetland Islands are mostly used as grazing land and are not inhabited for most of the year. In the 1900s, the Sheltie was bred with the Rough Collie and various spaniels to produce the Sheltie that we know today. The Shetland Sheepdog is recognized by the American Kennel Club in the herding dog group.
Appearance and Size
The Sheltie has a double layer coat that is waterproof and well insulated. He has a long snout with a well defined stop at the skull. The ears are medium sized and feathered with hair. Proportionally, the Sheltie is stockier than the Collie. His hair coat comes in merle, black and sable with white markings. The coat is medium to long with feathered legs and tail. The hair is soft and smooth, and needs daily brushing. The almond-shaped eyes can be light on sable dogs but must be dark on all other colors. Most Shelties stand between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 14 and 20 pounds. Some weigh over 20 pounds.
Personality
Shelties like to work; they aim to please. They can get nervous if bored, but are primarily even-tempered. Shelties are very loyal and loving companions. Some are wary of strangers and they make excellent watchdogs. Their laid back personality makes them ideal for households with children.
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Videos of Shetland Sheepdogs
Dogs 101- Shetland Sheepdog
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Beautiful Dog - Shetland Sheepdog, Siberian Husky cross
This is Truly our rescue puppy. According to our Dog DNA test she is a mix of Shetland Sheepdog (Shelty) and Siberian Husky. She's very intelligent, athletic and well tempered. Plays fetch, swims extremely well and is great with other dogs and children. Her coat is amazingly soft and has floppy ears with tuffs of fluffy hair behind them. We get stopped by dog owners and lovers EVERY time we walk her, she's just sooooo cute. Truly is currently 10 months old and 52 lbs.
Shetland Sheepdogs; Play time!
These are my beautiful Shetland Sheepdogs. The black Shetland Sheepdog is Bella and the brown one is Marlie. Sorry about our backyard it's a bit messy but we just built this house and are just getting set up. Thanks look at my other pet videos of my dogs, turtle, budgies and rabbit.
Previous Dogs of Indiana Sheltie Rescue 2008
Most of these dogs already got homes. Check out indianaSheltieRescue.org to see the new faces of ISR too! This is a video preview of our available shetland sheepdogs at Indiana Sheltie Rescue. Please visit indianasheltierescue.org for a more up-to-date list as it's always changing.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Shetland Sheepdog doing Agility
A longhaired PWC, female named Carter, and a Sheltie, Arrow (aptly named:), competing in agility at the 2008 Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show.
Shetland Sheepdogs CKC LMDF 29Feb08
This is the Shetland Sheepdog class at a CKC conformation show hosted by Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers Club, Feb 29/08 in Cloverdale BC, the day before the a specialty.
Shetland Sheepdog Information x
A few bits of information about Shelties with adorable pictures ... enjoy!! :) Music : If I Let You Go - Westlife Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Ember - Agility @ Dashin Dogs 2007 UK
Here is Ember - Rainway Forever Ember. 3 year old shetland sheepdog competing at Dashin Dogs agility show in the UK, Easter 2007. ' Handled her by Diane who has also been doing some training with her this year.
Top 10 Smartest Dogs In the World (Petstars.net) - Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd
Top 10 Smartest Dogs In the World (Petstars.net) - Australian Cattle Dog, Rottweiler, The Papillon, Labrador, Retriever, Shetland Sheepdog, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Poodle, Border Collie - Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds
The Shetland Sheepdog - Chapter 1
Here is the intelligent Shetland Sheepdog. Enjoy the video and stay tuned to the official Dog.com YouTube channel for more Shetland Sheepdog videos! For dog crates for your Shetland Sheepdog, visit www.dog.com today!
#12 Funny Silly Shetland Sheepdog Shelties puppy dog havning fun
5 six week old puppies a good time playing, that is why you should purchase your hand raised puppy from www.MorningStarShelties.com
Kandi and TC- My Dogs
Kandi is a five year old Australian Shetland (Australian Shepherd and Shetland Sheepdog cross) and TC is my two year old Shetland Sheepdog (mini Lassie~)
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Dog Training - How To Train A Shetland Sheepdog
How to Train a Shetland Sheepdog - Learn how to train your Shetland Sheepdog obedience and discover tips and techniques you can use in this video. You can also get more information on Shetland Sheepdog training by getting the FREE Dog Training Blueprint at: www.amazingdogtrainingman.com Don't forget to rate this video, leave comments and subscribe to my channel.
Groovy Conga Dancing Dogs.mpg
Teaching my dogs, Border Collies, Miniature Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog how to Conga Line plus some dancing practice! Please be sure to watch until the very end! Hope everyone enjoys!
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Shetland Sheepdogs
Before you decide to introduce a Shetland Sheepdog into your life, there are a few things you should know. Find out all about the Shetland Sheepdog breed and its grooming needs, temperament, and much more. Watch More How To Videos on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com Watch More How To Videos on About.com: video.about.com Connect with About.com on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow About.com Video on Twitter: twitter.com
2009 AKC National Agility Championship
Winners of the 2009 AKC National Agility Championship Two 2008 champions successfully defended their titles as junior handler Daneka Hedges and her Papillon, Allie, of Marietta, Ohio, took the blue ribbon in the 8inch jump height division, and Dee Ann Gamel and her Shetland Sheepdog, Kelsi, of Alpharetta, Ga., again won the 12inch championship. Also prevailing as the champions of their divisions were: 16inch: MACH Bare Cove Blue Lite Special Shetland Sheepdog Paulette Swartendruber of Taunton, Mass. 20inch:
Gavin the Blind Sheltie Update-Enhanced Version
This is an enhanced version, with more pictures and info, about Gavin the little blind shetland sheepdog found wandering cornfields. Blind dogs, and those with other special needs, do incredibly well. Dogs don't know words like 'disability' or 'handicap', they only crave love, care and companionship from their humans. Please consider adopting a special needs dog. Without adopters, like the ones in this video, many special needs dogs like Gavin would be put to sleep when they have so much love yet to give.
