Shetland Sheepdog
United Kingdom · 14–14.5 in tall · long double coat
Next to the average dog it is vocal, reserved, dog-friendly, and playful. Day to day it needs a lot of exercise and sheds moderately.
Find out if a Shetland Sheepdog suits youA good fit if…
- you have young children
- there is already a dog at home
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
Think twice if…
- your days are mostly indoors
- you share walls with neighbours
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It was formally recognized by the Kennel Club in 1909. It was originally called the Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy amongst Rough Collie breeders of the time, so the name was changed. It is a small dog, clever, vocal, willing to please, and trustworthy.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
