Meet The Shetland Sheepdog

By Becky Casale | Download her Complete Guide to Shelties | Note: Sheltie Planet earns commissions from qualifying purchases.

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.