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Their appearance reminds many people of the Collie, and indeed the Shetland Sheepdog may very well owe its origins to the Rough Collies that were brought to the Shetland Islands, where they ended up being crossed with such other breeds as the Border Collie, and possibly native dogs from Iceland and Greenland. Their progression to a smaller dog than the Rough Collie was one of natural development, as opposed to a focused breeding program. The type was relatively set by the 1600s, when it was a favorite for such duties as sheep herding. (continued below)


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(continued) However, eventual export to mainland Britain also brought in such outcrosses as Pomeranians, which were not the same type as today’s dog, as well as Papillons and other small dogs. The Rough Collie was brought back in to bloodlines in the 19th century to preserve the original type and set it to a standard. The Shetland Sheepdog stands 13-16 inches at the withers and weighs 14-28 lbs. They are accepted in the colors of merle, black, and sable, with the latter having a wide range of shades. All colors may be combined with tan and/or white. An exquisitely beautiful animal with their medium long coat, the Sheltie is alert, intelligent, active and have an ideal temperament as a family pet. They are not only very biddable in training, but excel at such pursuits as agility and obedience competition. Loving and affectionate with the family, they are somewhat suspicious of strangers, and as a barker, make a good watchdog. While they accept your friends and relatives as part of the pack, they may be standoffish with strangers. Shetland Sheepdogs get along well with other dogs or family pets, but do retain some of their herding and pursuit instincts, most notably present when close to traffic and they want to chase cars. Unless you have absolute control over your dog, they should not be walked in public without a leash. ©DogDecor.com
  
 
     
 


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