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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.
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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.
101 Sheltie Names
You'll be hollering your Sheltie's name at the dog park for years to come, so rule out Mister Bigglesworth right off the bat.
The Shetland Sheepdog FAQ
Common questions about Sheltie temperament, intelligence, lifespan, health, grooming, puppies, breeders, adoption, training, and more.
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 Pros and Cons of Neutering
Neutering a male dog stops him from roaming to impregnate females and reduces the risk of reproductive diseases.
Slow Dog Feed Bowls
If your Sheltie eats too fast, with bloating and hiccups after meals, then he needs a slow feed dog bowl.