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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.
101 Cute Sheltie Puppies
101 photos of Sheltie puppies by our readers. Cute, playful, curious, sleepy, bashful—oh wait, now I'm just naming dwarves.
20 Things a Puppy Needs
You're getting a new puppy! Praise Wibblesniff! Here's all the essential stuff you need for your new best friend.
Sheltie Puppy Development
See tiny Sheltie puppies growing into mature adult dogs. From newborn dumplings, to gangly coyotes, to billowing fur beasts.
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.
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, ideally a deep de-shedding comb, a fine-toothed comb, and a slicker brush.
The Sheltie Coat Colors
Here's a showcase of the standard Sheltie colors: Pure Sable, Mahogany Sable, Tri Color, Blue Merle, Bi Black, and Bi Blue.
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
They may be small dogs, but Shelties have a lot going on in the brains department, making them highly sensitive and easy to train.
7 Facts About Mini Shelties
Miniature Shelties, aka Toy Shelties, are an unofficial variation of the Sheltie breed standard that measuring under 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.
To learn more about the wonderful world of Shelties, download my PDF ebook, Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide - now in its fifth edition.
20 Things a Puppy Needs
You're getting a new puppy! Praise Wibblesniff! Here's all the essential stuff you need for your new best friend.
The Best Brushes for Shelties
The Sheltie's double coat demands specialized dog brushes, ideally a deep de-shedding comb, a fine-toothed comb, and a slicker brush.
10 Things to Know About Shelties
They may be small dogs, but Shelties have a lot going on in the brains department, making them highly sensitive 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.
33 Medium Sized Dog Breeds
I get it. Large dogs knock down children with their tails, while small dogs get lost in the couch. Medium is surely the way to go.
Interview with Crosswood Shelties
Professional breeder Mary Bryant gives us a glimpse into the life of Sheltie breeding and dog shows.
Fleas and Ticks on Dogs
Fleas can live in the Sheltie undercoat, sucking blood, causing itching, and laying lay up to 4,000 eggs a time to perpetuate the havoc.
Saved From The Dog Meat Trade
How a Sheltie reader saved her puppy, Finn, from the dog meat trade in South Korea and gave him a forever home.