Shetland Sheepdog Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-13 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: high

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

Shoulder height: 13 - 16 inches. Weight: 14 - 16 pounds.

The Shetland Sheepdog, affectionately called the Sheltie, is a herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. Due to their resemblance to the Collie, they used to be called the Shetland Collie. After many objections from Rough Collie owners, the name was changed to Shetland Sheepdog as they were commonly used to herd sheep. They have also been known to be used for herding ponies and poultry as well. The AKC recognized the Shetland Sheepdog in 1911 as part of the Herding Group.

Temperament

Shelties are loving, intelligent, and loyal. They are bright and energetic with playful personalities. They tend to get along well with children. Because Shetland Sheepdogs are small dogs, it’s important to supervise any playtime with children as they can be hurt by accidental falls or rough play. Shetland Sheepdogs are also excellent watchdogs. They will bark to alert you and also tend to be reserved towards strangers. Once they’re introduced and get used to them, a Sheltie will open up as they become more familiar.

Did You Know?

The Shetland Islands are rocky, so they were inaccessible for a long time, which kept Shelties relatively isolated. Because of this, the dog breed did not become widely recognized until the early 20th century in the rest of Britain.