Shelties 101
Herding groupThe Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, is not a "miniature Collie," despite some obvious similarities, including coat type and markings. Shelties are lively, active companions who learn new things at great speed and seem proud to show off what they know. They love children and are good with other family pets, and but are rarely welcoming to people they do not know.
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Flashy little charmers with lots of personality
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Shelties excel in the sport of canine agility, blasting through and over obstacles at high speed.
Shetland Sheepdog coat care and colors
"The Shetland Sheepdog was developed on the Shetland Isles of Scotland, where a dog needs a lot of coat to handle the elements. While Shelties shed throughout the year, they “blow” coat in spring and fall, dropping fur in astonishing volume. Regular brushing and combing down to the skin will reduce shedding to a decent degree, and doing it outdoors makes for easier clean-up. Acclimating puppies to having their feet handled and nails clipped or ground down is key to making future nail trims easier on everyone. Shelties come in a variety of color combinations, with the ""Lassie"" look – brown or tan with a white ruff and markings – the most common. Some Shelties have blue eyes! "
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