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Please note that I get a lot of emails, so I may not be able to respond to you personally. The links on this page may help if you're looking to adopt a Sheltie or share your photos and stories. If you find a mistake on the site, use the email below but please note I'm not interested in placing sponsored links or articles.
Adopt a Sheltie
If you're looking to adopt a Sheltie, visit my directory of Sheltie rescues. If you're holding out for a puppy, visit my directory of ethical Sheltie breeders.
Questions and Stories
Sadly we had to close our forums; however, we still have a global community of 36,000 followers on our Sheltie Planet Facebook page where you can ask specific questions and share photos and stories.
The most common questions are answered in my article 20 Questions & Answers About Shetland Sheepdogs. If you'd like to learn about the breed and support my work, please download my PDF ebook, Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide.
Bugs and Feedback
If you bought my ebook and have any problems downloading it, email me at becky[at]sheltieplanet[dot]com for help. Similarly, if you notice any technical issues or factual errors on the website, please let me know so I can fix it.
Rebecca Casale is the founder of Sheltie Planet and Science Me. Meet her famous Shetland Sheepdogs Howard and Piper and download Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide.
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How to Groom a Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdogs have luxurious double coats, which come with the responsibility of routine grooming. Here's my step-by-step guide to de-shedding the undercoat.
The Best Grooming Tools for Shelties
The Shetland Sheepdog's double coat demands 3 specialized dog brushes: a detangling and de-shedding comb, a fine-toothed comb for knots, and a slicker brush for finishing.
A Brief History of Shelties
Nope, Shelties didn't evolve by breeding smaller and smaller Rough Collies—they actually date back 300 years to Scandinavian dogs imported to the Shetland Islands.
101 Shelties in The Bath
When I asked Sheltie Planet readers to share their cutest, funniest and oh-so-sorrowful photos of dripping wet Shelties in the tub, this is what I got back.
10 Most Popular Dog Breeds
The average dog lover can recognize 25% of dog breeds. Why not more? While there are 190 dog breeds to choose from, pet owners tend to favor a select few.
Introducing a Newborn Baby to a Sheltie
It's natural to be apprehensive when you bring your newborn baby home. Your whole life will be different, especially if this is your first child. And having pets around can shake things up that extra bit.
Can Dogs Really Smell Cancer?
Meet Daisy—a Labrador who detected breast cancer in her owner, Claire Guest, six years ago: "She kept staring at me and lunging into my chest. It led me to find a lump..."
Saved From The Dog Meat Trade
This particular group of Collies and Shelties broke my heart because as we know, these breeds are especially sensitive, gentle, and intelligent dogs.