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Shetland Sheepdog Articles
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.
The Sheltie Colors
Here's a showcase of the standard Sheltie colors: Pure Sable, Mahogany Sable, Tri Color, Blue Merle, Bi Black, and Bi Blue.
The Shetland Sheepdog FAQ
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Shelties. Learn about temperament, intelligence, lifespan, health, grooming, puppies, breeders, adoption, training.
Clicker Train Your Sheltie
Clicker training is ideal for Shelties learning obedience, tricks, and agility. It's a gentle training method that uses psychological conditioning.
How to Socialize a Shy Sheltie
Shelties can shy dogs if they aren't well socialized as puppies. Missing this window is a huge loss for a Sheltie, but there are ways to help minimize his anxiety.
10 Things I Love About Shelties
Shelties are small dogs with a dainty appearance and lots of fur. They're sensitive, eager, and highly vocal. Here's what I love most about Shetland Sheepdogs.
A Brief History of Shelties
Shelties didn't evolve by breeding smaller and smaller Rough Collies—but actually date back 300 years to Scandinavian dogs imported to the Shetland Islands.
Blue Merle Shelties
Blue Merle Shelties have a color modification gene which alters the melanin pigment in their fur. Less pigment means less color, resulting in... yes, BLUE Shelties!
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Rebecca Casale is the founder of the websites Sheltie Planet and Science Me. Meet her furballs Howard and Piper and download her ebook Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide.