Breed Origin: Shetland Islands
Weight: 14-
Height: 13-
Life Span: 12-
Exercise Needs: Shelties are active dogs that do best with daily walks and plenty of playtime.
Training: Extremely responsive
Personality: Gentle, affectionate, alert devoted.
Potential Medical Problems: Shelties are prone to eye problems, epilepsy and thyroid disease.
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The small Collie dog was better suited to the harsh island life of Shetland. Food was scarce, and smaller animals survived better since they needed less food. That's why Shetland ponies are also small. The Sheltie is called the Shetland Sheepdog instead of the Shetland Collie so that people will know it is a separate breed from the Collie.
Excerpted from The Complete Dog Book For Kids © 1996, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Indiana Sheltie Rescue
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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