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Reader Stories: Living with a Shetland Sheepdog

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The Shetland Sheepdog is a small working dog with a long, rough coat. The breed is agile, intelligent, loyal and hard-working. Though known as a herding dog, the Sheltie makes an excellent companion dog. Here's a profile of the breed that describes common characteristics of Shetland Sheepdogs. But like people, each dog is unique. If you own a Shetland Sheepdog, we'd like to know more about your pet. Your story will help prospective owners decide whether a Shetland Sheepdog is the right pet for them.

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Annabelle Was The Perfect Dog

My husband called her the "perfect dog" because she was calm and quiet and knew when to be a dog and when to be a companion. Within days after we got her she immediately showed ability to relate to s…More

Our Silly Sheltie, Coopper

The Alpha dog of the family! He knows how to get us to do what HE wants and silly us - we do it! He is full of life and LOVES to play. He LIVES to play! Wants to chase squirrels and barks at cats. He…More

Michelle Was The Perfect Dog

Perfect. She was always extremely obedient, intelligent, and sweet-natured but at the same time protective of the family. Notice in the picture that our Maltese (who was new to the family) is being s…More

Annie and Lulu

Loving and very playful funny to watch them heard each other!! They Bark at things that move. Mop, broom and vacuum cleaner. They love to lick my ears! They are Crazy Girls! I love them very much!! T…More

Mac Is the Best Dog in The World

Took awhile to house train, but now he does great! He sometimes seems to have a bit of a problem with his hind quarters-have asked the vet about it several times. I know Shelties can have hip problem…More

Quincy, My Dream Dog

My puppy is interested in everything. It took 2 months to housebreak him, in winter in Quebec, but he was wonderful. He is cuddly and soft and sweet and also a sheep herder. We don't have sheep, so h…More

Sheltie, Blue, Is A People Magnet

A "people" magnet. He loves people and thrives on attention. He was an 'outdoor' dog when we got him, but he was housebroken immediately. His only "accidents" in the house were truly accidents when h…More

Several Caseys

Shelties love to walk and need daily exercise. They are good at learning to fetch, and will play until they drop (literally). Two of our Shelties were fearful; one would hide when strangers came into…More

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