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Shetland Sheepdog

intelligent • gentle • eager • responsive

OrigineScotland (Shetland Islands)
Espérance de vie12-14 years
Poids6-12 kg
Niveau d'énergiehigh

Quick Stats

Taillesmall
Poids6-12 kg
Espérance de vie12-14 years
Niveau d'énergiehigh
Toilettagehigh
Éducabilitéeasy
OrigineScotland (Shetland Islands)
Tempérament
intelligentgentleeagerresponsive

Présentation

The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, looks like a miniature Collie and shares many of the same wonderful qualities. These highly intelligent, gentle dogs are among the most trainable breeds and excel in obedience, agility, and as devoted family companions.

Compatibilité

Enfants
Excellent
Autres chiens
Bon
Chats
Bon
Vie en appartement
Bon

Guide de soins

Shelties need regular grooming for their abundant double coat and plenty of mental stimulation. They can be reserved with strangers and may bark at perceived threats. Early socialisation helps build confidence.

Besoins en exercice

At least 1 hour of daily exercise including walks, play, and training activities.

Toilettage

Brush 2-3 times weekly, daily during shedding. Their double coat needs regular attention to prevent matting, especially behind the ears.

Problèmes de santé

collie eye anomaly
hip dysplasia
dermatomyositis
von Willebrand's disease

Faits amusants

🐶Shelties are the sixth most intelligent dog breed.
🐶Despite looking like mini Collies, they are a distinct breed developed on the Shetland Islands.
🐶They are nicknamed "Shadow" because they follow their owners so closely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Shelties good family dogs?
Excellent family dogs. They are gentle with children, intelligent, and deeply devoted to their families.
Do Shelties bark a lot?
They can be vocal. As herding dogs, alerting through barking is natural. Training helps manage excessive barking.
Are Shelties the same as Collies?
No, they are a distinct breed. While they resemble miniature Rough Collies, Shelties have their own breed standard and history.
Are Shelties easy to train?
Among the easiest breeds to train. Their intelligence and eagerness to please make them exceptional students.

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Papillon

small • moderate energy

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