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About Shelties
Shetland Sheepdogs are sensitive, smart, and easy to train. They're loyal family dogs and good with kids if you socialize them as puppies.
As a small dog breed, Shelties stand 13-16 inches (33-41cm) at the shoulder and have a moderate need for exercise of 30-60 minutes off-leash per day. Browse the articles below for more information on Shetland Sheepdogs.
20 Things a Puppy Needs
You're getting a new puppy! Praise Wibblesniff! This puppy checklist details all the essential stuff you need before you bring home your new best friend.
Sheltie Puppy Development
See how Sheltie puppies grow from little newborn dumplings, into gangly short-haired coyotes, into the billowing fur beasts we know and love.
6 Warning Signs of a Puppy Mill
Puppy mills are large-scale breeding operations; farms that produce traumatize and unhealthy dogs solely for the pet trade.
101 Cute Sheltie Puppies
Readers sent in photos of their Sheltie puppies. They're cute, playful, curious, sleepy, bashful—oh wait, now I'm just naming dwarves.
The Best Brushes for Shelties
The Sheltie's double coat demands specialized dog brushes. We found the best de-shedding combs and slicker brushes for grooming time.
Say No to Pet Store Puppies
Pet store puppies often come from puppy mills and backyard breeders who, unlike professionals, forego the cost of genetic testing and vet checks.
The Sheltie Coat Colors
A showcase of the standard Sheltie colors (Pure Sable, Mahogany Sable, Tri Color, Blue Merle, Bi Black, and Bi Blue) and the color genes that make them.
Blue Merle Shelties
Did you know that Blue Merle Shelties are actually Tri Colors in disguise? The black in their coat has been diluted by the Merle gene.
The Shetland Sheepdog FAQ
Common questions about Sheltie temperament, intelligence, lifespan, health, grooming, puppies, breeders, adoption, training, and more.
10 Things to Know About Shelties
Once bred to be small working dogs, Shelties have a lot going on in the brains department, making them sensitive, eager, and easy to train.
7 Facts About Mini Shelties
While controversial, Miniature Shelties (aka Toy Shelties) are a variation of the standard Shetland Sheepdog that measure less than 13 inches tall.
How to Housetrain a Puppy
Housetraining a puppy is best started indoors by scenting puppy training pads with their urine. Transition them outside around four months old.
How to Groom a Sheltie
The double coat of a Sheltie needs frequent grooming. Here's my guide to systematically de-shedding the undercoat and untangling mats.
The Best Brushes for Shelties
The Sheltie's double coat demands specialized dog brushes. We found the best de-shedding combs and slicker brushes for grooming time.
How To Photograph Your Dog
Discover the essentials of good dog photography, including tips on setting, angle, light, subjects, and choosing your moment.
20 Things a Puppy Needs
You're getting a new puppy! Praise Wibblesniff! This puppy checklist details all the essential stuff you need before you bring home your new best friend.
10 Things to Know About Shelties
Once bred to be small working dogs, Shelties have a lot going on in the brains department, making them sensitive, eager, and easy to train.
How to Teach Your Sheltie to Swim
Swimming is great exercise for Shelties that doesn't strain the joints. Here's how to desensitize Shelties to water in baby steps.
101 Cute Sheltie Puppies
Readers sent in photos of their Sheltie puppies. They're cute, playful, curious, sleepy, bashful—oh wait, now I'm just naming dwarves.
Stop Your Sheltie Jumping
A jumping Sheltie is an excited Sheltie. But what if your guests inexplicably don't like being clawed and barked at?
The Sheltie Smile
Do dogs smile? Experts say yes, but it's not for the reason we think. A look at the evolutionary roots of this expression in wolf behavior.
The Sheltie Standard
The Breed Standard describes the ideal characteristics, temperament, and physical appearance of the model Sheltie.