Shetland Sheepdog pictures

On this page you will find the big gallery of Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
pictures and puppy photos.

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Boston Terrier	Great Dane	Samoyed
Boxer	Great Pyrenees	Schipperke
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Bulldog	Lhasa Apso	Shetland Sheepdog
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ORIGIN. Shetland sheepdogs, most likely, occur from colli, delivered on the Scottish island Shetland and crossed there with the small local breed which nowadays more is not existing, also delivered on island fishermen. Breed was completely generated by 1700.

The BREED DESCRIPTION. About Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) often say that it represents "colli at which look through the turned field-glass" and is valid, it is almost exact copy collie in a miniature. The height - 33-41 sm. Weight - 6-7 kg. Too big or too small dogs at exhibitions are disqualified. The head at Sheltie has the conic form. A nose black. Eyes almond-shaped, expressive. Ears semilifted, with hanging down tips. The tail at rest reaches a joint. A wool fluffy, with a soft underfur and very dense, especially on a neck. Colour: three-colour (black, brightly chestnut, white), ryzhe-brown, mramorno-blue, black with the white.

CHARACTER. Sheltie - very live and mobile dog. It is mistrustful in relation to strangers, is devoted to the owners, very much loves children, but is a little obstinate.

USE. First of all, Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) - very clever and vigilant sheep-dog, and it can graze both small, and cattle. Besides, thanks to the beauty and fine character, it became very popular as a dog-partner.

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