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Shetland Sheepdog |
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| physical traits | - small - adaptable - |
| colors | - black - black/white - black/tan - tri-color - blue merle - golden to mahogany sable - marked with white or tan |
| personality/ temperament | - happy - intelligent - sensitive - protective - hardy - ardenergetic - gentle - eager-to-please - faithful - affectionate - loyal - alert - amusing - aloof and reserved with strangers - tendency to groom itself. some can be s |
| maintenance/ special needs | - brush regularly - comb to remove tangles - sheds yearly - exercise - susceptible to leg fractures - eye conditions and digestive problems - easy to train |
| nickname | Sheltie |
| origination | Shetland Islands, Great Britain possibly a cross of Rough Collies and dogs of Scottish Shetland Islands |
| bred for | - herding - watchdog |
| identifying traits | resembles rough collie but smaller |
| height | 13~16 (inch) |
| weight | 14~16 (lbs) |
| ideal for | - family - housedog - city living - watchdog - companion - assistance dog - other pets |
| good with kids? | yes |
| lifespan | 12~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci- (sheepdog group - akc - uk-(pastoral group) - ukc - saku - ankc-(working dog group) - jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group) |
| rescues | ?Pueblo Collie/Sheltie Rescue (Colorado) |
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