Adopt a Shetland Sheepdog Area of origin:Scotland (Shetland Islands) Average size of male:Ht: 13-16, Wt: 20 Average size of female:Ht: 13-16, Wt: 20 Shetland Sheepdog Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Shetland Sheepdog Dog Temperament The Shetland Sheepdog is extremely bright, sensitive and willing to please. This combination makes for a dog that is very obedient, quick to learn and utterly devoted to his family. He is not only gentle, playful, amiable and companionable, but also excellent with children, although he can nip at heels in play. Shetland Sheepdog Dog Care The Sheltie is energetic, but his exercise needs can be met with a good walk, short jog or active game and training session. He is too attached to his family to do well separated from them so the Sheltie should be a house dog. His thick coat needs brushing or combing every other day. Shetland Sheepdog Dog Health Minor concerns: CEA, PRA, trichiasis, cataract, CHD, hemophilia, Legg - Perthes, patellar luxation

Occasionally seen: PDA, deafness, epilepsy, vWD Suggested tests: eye, hip, DNA for vWD Note: may be sensitive to ivermectin. Merles should not be bred to merles because homozygous merle is lethal or detrimental to health. Dogs Related to the Shetland Sheepdog Interested in the history of the Shetland Sheepdog dog breed? The ancestors of the Shetland Sheepdog were the herding dogs of Scotland that also provided the rootstock for the collie and border collie. Some of these dogs were quite small, measuring only about 18 inches in height. The Shetland sheepdog almost certainly is derived from these early collie type dogs, which then were further developed on the Shetland Islands. Some Iceland dogs may have also played a role, and perhaps even a black and tan King Charles spaniel. The paucity of vegetation favored smaller livestock, and the animals needed to herd them were proportionately smaller. In a land with few fences, an adept herder was essential to keep livestock away from cultivated land.

As all-around farm dogs, they herded not only sheep but also ponies and chickens. In some remote areas, it was customary to keep all animals in the family's home building during winter, and the amiable herding dog no doubt worked his way right into the family part of the home. Air Purifier DensoBecause of its isolation from the rest of the world, the breed was able to breed true in a comparatively short time. Weimaraner Lab Mix Puppies For Sale GeorgiaThe British naval fleet used to frequent the islands for maneuvers and often bought puppies to take home to England. Walmart Bamboo Patio ShadesEarly dogs were referred to as 'toonie dogs' (toon being the local Shetland word for farm), but they were initially shown (around 1906) as Shetland Collies.

Collie fanciers objected to the name, so it was changed to Shetland Sheepdog. The breed is far more often referred to by its nickname of 'Sheltie' however. In the early years in England, breeders often discreetly crossed Shelties with rough-coated Collies in an attempt to improve on their Collie characteristics. This practice led to oversized Shelties, however, and has long since stopped. Following the immense popularity of the collie, the Sheltie became the answer to the family wanting a loyal, striking pet of smaller size, and is one of the most popular breeds in the world. Shelters with Shetland Sheepdog Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with Shetland Sheepdogs ready for adoption:KANSAS CITY AREA RESCUE GROUPS If you would like to list your breed rescue contact information, please email to Below is a list of people in our area who are dedicated to helping a particular breed of dog or cat, or other critters such as rabbits, hamsters, birds and farm animals.

Contact them to get information about a particular breed or to adopt a pet. Kansas City Area Shelters Go to Breed Selector Sites on the Internet Tips for Adopting a Dog – American Animal Hospital Association Second Chance  (Puppies, cats, kittens, small dogs) Small Breed Rescue  1-888-216-5827 Mixed Breed And Pure Breed – All Sizes Pet Connection  Olathe , KS  913-671-7387 Rare Breeds  Susan Bass  816-796-6444 Service Dog  Susan Bass  816-796-6444 American Eskimo  We do not have a current listing.  If you know of a contact in the area, please let us know. Airedale  We do not have a current listing.  Australian Shepherd  We do not have a current listing.  Basenji  Vicky Jacobs  785-379-5430 Beauceron Susan Bass  816-796-6444 Belgian Sheepdog  Barb Clauson  785-842-6884 Belgian Malinois  Barb Clauson  785-842-6884 Bloodhound  Doris Coleman  816-356-9868 Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound)  Dawn Kelley 913-677-3296

Bouvier  We do not have a current listing.  Clumber Spaniel  Judy Rickey  913-724-1054 Chow Chow  We do not have a current listing.  Collie  We do not have a current listing.  Dalmation  Janice Boyanchek 314-842-8958 Dalmation  Shirley Allen  816-444-1820 Doberman  Janice Thom  KC Doberman Rescue  816-505-2275 Elkhound  Renee Schmidt 913-856-3886  *no rescues, referrals only English Setter  We do not have a current listing.  German Wirehaired Pointer  Mary Murray Golden Retriever  Golden Rescue Group  816-228-2458 Gordon Setter  Missouri Valley Gordon Setter Club Rescue http://mvgsc.net/index.html  Charlotte Kerr:ckerr003@centurytel.net or Sue Hawkins: Great Dane  Janet Quick  816-589-1946 Great Pyrenees Jane Signorelli  816-361-9262Bill & Cher Oliver  816-763-3333 Greyhound Support in Kansas City   3900 N. 99th Street , Kansas City , KS 66109 Irish Wolfhound  Sue or Bev Stobart  816-540-4842

Lab Rescue  We do not have a current listing.  Newfoundland   We do not have a current listing.  Pitbull  MO Pitbull Rescue         mpr@pitbullinfo.net     www.mprgroup.net Pomeranian  Judy Hill 913-441-0581 Poodle, Standard  Melissa Bass  1-636-366-4417 Rottweiler  We do not have a current listing.  Schnauzer  Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Illinois and the Midwest Sharpei  We do not have a current listing.  Sheepdog  Joan Long 913-385-0362 Silky Terrier  Mary Estrin  816-942-2427 Spitz  We do not have a current listing.  Springer Spaniel (see English Springer)  We do not have a current listing.  Weimaraner  Laura Roehich  913-385-0815 Welsh Terrier  We do not have a current listing.    Libby Rice  (KCMO area)  816- 510-2260 wipits@sbcglobal.net Bird   Julie Burge, DVM  816-356-4700 Duck  Sandy Leonard  913-706-0411 Farm (ducks, goats, chickens, etc.)