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Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog, like the Collie, traces to the Border Collie of Scotland, which, transported to the Shetland Islands and crossed with small, intelligent, long haired breeds, was reduced to miniature proportions. Subsequently crosses were made from time to time with Collies. This breed now bears the same relationship in size and general appearance to the Rough Collie as the Shetland Pony does to some of the larger breeds of horses. Although the resemblance between the Shetland Sheepdog and the Rough Collie is marked, there are differences which may be noted. The Shetland Sheepdog is a small, alert, rough-coated, long haired working dog. He must be sound, agile and sturdy. The outline should be so symmetrical that no part appears out of proportion to the whole. Dogs should appear masculine; bitches feminine.
Owning
The Sheltie is a ''watch'' dog, not a guard dog; nor is it visually frightening. It will bark at intruders, but after giving warning, may either retreat or escort them through your house. One of the lovely attributes of the sheltie is the long harsh coat. Brushing the coat for half an hour each week can keep the Sheltie looking his best. The Sheltie will shed at least once a year, the shedding process can be sped up by a warm bath and more complete and more frequent brushing. Because of its small size, the Sheltie is very adaptable to city living, as long as he is given proper exercise. Shelties are good with children and make delightful family companions.
Did You Know
The first Shetland Sheepdog registered by the American Kennel Club (1911) was Lord Scott, a sable imported from Shetland, Scotland by John G. Sherman, Jr. of New York. The American Shetland Sheepdog Association, parent club of the breed, was organized at the Westminster Kennel Club show in 1929, and held its first specialty in 1933. The Shetland Sheepdog, alias Sheltie, originated in the Shetland Islands as a small herding dog.
This information is from the American Kennel Club. http://topqualitydogs.com
The Shetland Sheepdog, like the Collie, traces to the Border Collie of Scotland, which, transported to the Shetland Islands and crossed with small, intelligent, long haired breeds, was reduced to miniature proportions. Subsequently crosses were made from time to time with Collies. This breed now bears the same relationship in size and general appearance to the Rough Collie as the Shetland Pony does to some of the larger breeds of horses. Although the resemblance between the Shetland Sheepdog and the Rough Collie is marked, there are differences which may be noted. The Shetland Sheepdog is a small, alert, rough-coated, long haired working dog. He must be sound, agile and sturdy. The outline should be so symmetrical that no part appears out of proportion to the whole. Dogs should appear masculine; bitches feminine.
Owning
The Sheltie is a ''watch'' dog, not a guard dog; nor is it visually frightening. It will bark at intruders, but after giving warning, may either retreat or escort them through your house. One of the lovely attributes of the sheltie is the long harsh coat. Brushing the coat for half an hour each week can keep the Sheltie looking his best. The Sheltie will shed at least once a year, the shedding process can be sped up by a warm bath and more complete and more frequent brushing. Because of its small size, the Sheltie is very adaptable to city living, as long as he is given proper exercise. Shelties are good with children and make delightful family companions.
Did You Know
The first Shetland Sheepdog registered by the American Kennel Club (1911) was Lord Scott, a sable imported from Shetland, Scotland by John G. Sherman, Jr. of New York. The American Shetland Sheepdog Association, parent club of the breed, was organized at the Westminster Kennel Club show in 1929, and held its first specialty in 1933. The Shetland Sheepdog, alias Sheltie, originated in the Shetland Islands as a small herding dog.
This information is from the American Kennel Club. http://topqualitydogs.com
Saturday, December 31, 2011
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Intelligence and Activity Level
Activity level
The herding instinct is strong in many Shelties. They love to chase and herd things, including squirrels, ducks, children, and if an owner is not watchful, cars. Shelties love to run in wide-open areas.
Shelties usually love to play. They do best with a sensitive, attentive owner. The Sheltie is, above all, a herder and likes to be kept busy, although their activity level usually coincides with their owner's level. Shelties also are very smart, making them highly trainable. Shelties are very good with children. Neglecting a Sheltie's need for exercise and intellectual stimulation can result in undesirable behaviors, including excessive barking, phobias, and nervousness. Fortunately, the reverse is also true: annoying behaviors can be lessened greatly by an hour of exercise that engages the dog with its owner.
Intelligence
Shelties have a high level of intelligence. According to Dr. Stanley Coren, an expert on animal intelligence, the Shetland sheepdog is one of the brightest dogs, ranking 6th out of 132 breeds tested. His research found that an average Sheltie could understand a new command in less than 5 repetitions and would obey a command the first time it was given 95% of the time or better.[5]
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Temperament of the Sheltie
Temperament
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; for this reason Shelties must be socialized. The Shetland Sheepdog Standard from the AKC allows them to be reserved to strangers, but they should not show fear.
Shelties do well with children if they are reared with them from an early age; however, their small size makes it easy for a child to accidentally injure them, so supervision is necessary. Exercise caution when considering an adult Sheltie for a family with young children; they may not be compatible.
Shelties are vocal dogs. They are intensely loyal, affectionate and responsive to their owner; reserved but not shy or fearful.[4] Some shelties display a terrier-like personality, which tends to be hyperactive and always on the go; however, this temperament is not sanctioned in the breed standard.[3] Some Shelties can be very timid but this temperament is specifically discouraged by the breed standard.[4] Tendencies towards shyness can be reduced through proper socialization.
The average Sheltie is an excellent watch dog, giving alarm barks when a person is at the door, or a car is in the driveway.
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Shelties do well with children if they are reared with them from an early age; however, their small size makes it easy for a child to accidentally injure them, so supervision is necessary. Exercise caution when considering an adult Sheltie for a family with young children; they may not be compatible.
Shelties are vocal dogs. They are intensely loyal, affectionate and responsive to their owner; reserved but not shy or fearful.[4] Some shelties display a terrier-like personality, which tends to be hyperactive and always on the go; however, this temperament is not sanctioned in the breed standard.[3] Some Shelties can be very timid but this temperament is specifically discouraged by the breed standard.[4] Tendencies towards shyness can be reduced through proper socialization.
The average Sheltie is an excellent watch dog, giving alarm barks when a person is at the door, or a car is in the driveway.
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Look at the size difference in the Standard from the English to American...
The Shetland sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie and sometimes as the Shetland collie, is a breed of dog in the herding dog group.
The AKC breed standard for height is from 13 to 16 inches (33 to 41 cm). A measurement outside this range will result in dismissal from the conformation ring, and three dismissals result in the dog being banned from any more conformation classes.[3]
Shelties normally weigh around 11–30 pounds (5.0–14 kg).
Shelties have the herding dog temperament. They are vocal, excitable, energetic dogs who are always willing to please and work hard. They were used in the Shetland Islands for herding and protecting sheep.
They are small dogs, 13–16 inches (33–41 cm) at the withers by AKC Conformation standards, and they come in a variety of colors, such as Sable/White, Tri-color, Blue Merle, and so forth.
Their early history is not well-known. They originally were a small mixed breed dog, often 8-10 inches in height. It is thought that they were a cross of a Spitz type dog from Scandinavia with the local sheepdog. In the early 1900s, James Loggie added a small show Rough Collie to the stock, and the modern Shetland sheepdog was born. The original name of the breed was Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy among Rough Collie breeders, and the breed's official name was changed to Shetland sheepdog.
The year 1909 marked the initial recognition of the Sheltie by the English Kennel Club, with the first registered Sheltie being a female called Badenock Rose. The first Sheltie to be registered by the American Kennel Club was "Lord Scott" in 1911
The AKC breed standard for height is from 13 to 16 inches (33 to 41 cm). A measurement outside this range will result in dismissal from the conformation ring, and three dismissals result in the dog being banned from any more conformation classes.[3]
Shelties normally weigh around 11–30 pounds (5.0–14 kg).
Shelties have the herding dog temperament. They are vocal, excitable, energetic dogs who are always willing to please and work hard. They were used in the Shetland Islands for herding and protecting sheep.
They are small dogs, 13–16 inches (33–41 cm) at the withers by AKC Conformation standards, and they come in a variety of colors, such as Sable/White, Tri-color, Blue Merle, and so forth.
Their early history is not well-known. They originally were a small mixed breed dog, often 8-10 inches in height. It is thought that they were a cross of a Spitz type dog from Scandinavia with the local sheepdog. In the early 1900s, James Loggie added a small show Rough Collie to the stock, and the modern Shetland sheepdog was born. The original name of the breed was Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy among Rough Collie breeders, and the breed's official name was changed to Shetland sheepdog.
The year 1909 marked the initial recognition of the Sheltie by the English Kennel Club, with the first registered Sheltie being a female called Badenock Rose. The first Sheltie to be registered by the American Kennel Club was "Lord Scott" in 1911
Shetland Sheepdog, UK Working Group, English Standard
From the Shetland Islands off the north coast of Scotland, comes the breed which carries the islands' name, orginially known as the Shetland Collie. The name was changed in 1908 when the Shetland Sheepdog Club was formed in Lerwick.
One particular animal, Loggie, who would now be known as a Shetland Sheepdog, was entered at Cruft's in 1906, and was shown as a miniature Collie.
This small, long-haired working dog is one of great beauty, of symmetrical outling so that no part appears out of proportion to the whole. The coat is abundant, with a mane and frill, and the striking colors are pale gold to deep mahogany-sable, tri-color, blue-merle, black and white, or black and tan. The ideal height is 14-14.5 in (35.5-37 cm) and weight is perharps surprisingly, 14-16 lbs. (6-7 kg).
This is an alert, gentle and intelligent breed, affectionate, and responsive to owners and reserved with strangers, but never nervous.
Rarely used today as a herding animal, the Shetland Sheepdog has become a popular pet, particularly in Japan and Britain.
Breed fact: An early name for the Shetland Sheepdog was Dwarf Scotch Shepherd and now the breed is often referred to by the familiar name of 'Sheltie.'
Exerpt from Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by Juliette Cunliffe
Published in the UK
One particular animal, Loggie, who would now be known as a Shetland Sheepdog, was entered at Cruft's in 1906, and was shown as a miniature Collie.
This small, long-haired working dog is one of great beauty, of symmetrical outling so that no part appears out of proportion to the whole. The coat is abundant, with a mane and frill, and the striking colors are pale gold to deep mahogany-sable, tri-color, blue-merle, black and white, or black and tan. The ideal height is 14-14.5 in (35.5-37 cm) and weight is perharps surprisingly, 14-16 lbs. (6-7 kg).
This is an alert, gentle and intelligent breed, affectionate, and responsive to owners and reserved with strangers, but never nervous.
Rarely used today as a herding animal, the Shetland Sheepdog has become a popular pet, particularly in Japan and Britain.
Breed fact: An early name for the Shetland Sheepdog was Dwarf Scotch Shepherd and now the breed is often referred to by the familiar name of 'Sheltie.'
Exerpt from Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by Juliette Cunliffe
Published in the UK
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