Shetland Sheepdog is known as a amall herding dog. In fact, they are intelligent, family oriented dogs that can be as happy in an apartment in a city as in a house in the country. Here I want to share some information about it with you.
The Sheltie came from the Shetland Islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland. It crossed with the Icelandic Yakkin, a small island dog (now no longer recognized) brought over in the boats of fishermen. By 1700, the breed was completely developed. For centuries these little dogs were used to herd and guard the sheep flocks of the Shetlands, those rugged islands off the Scottish coast where many of the animals are rather small in stature.The Shetland Sheepdog was first recognized in England in 1909 by the English Kennel Club and called Badenock Rose, and first registered in the United Stated in 1911 by the American Kennel Club.
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small, alert, rough-coated, longhaired working dog. It is double-coated for warmth and weather-proofing; the long, flowing outer coat repels the cold rain and blocks the wind, and the soft undercoat insulates the skin. The legs and long tail are feathered, and the hair on the face and feet is smooth. The tail should reach to the hock. The almond-shaped eyes are generally dark, except in blue merle dogs where they may be blue or merle color.
The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog and is intensely loyal. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey. Shelties are loving, loyal, and affectionate with their family, but are naturally aloof with strangers. As a herding dog, they can do the same jod as other herding dogs nad can be inclined to bark at and herd people. The breed adapts well to apartment and condominium living as long as it receives sufficient mental and physical exercise. They are generally healthy and hardy, generally even-tempered, and unusually bright and willing to please.The Shetland Sheepdog is a good dog for novice dog owners.
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