Puppies should be tested for Collie Eye Anomaly. They may also suffer progressive retinal eye disease, dislocating knee caps, Von Willebrands disease, hip malformation, epilepsy, heart defects and thyroid disease is all that i know of health problems for a shetland! (by sandface)
From the Isles of Shetland ( just off the British mainland). the answer that someone put above is somewhat true but from what i know they are from the "shetland" islands. and that is why they are called "shetland" sheep dogs. hope that helps! peace, love, and be happy!
i would get a shetland sheep dog
yes, there is. they are a smaller sheep breed raised primarily for pets or their wool. They originate in the shetland isles of the coast of scotland. hope this helps :)
Yes, Shetland Sheep dogs originated there 1000 years ago. I breed them
Today, Shetland Sheepdogs are mainly companion animals. But in their homeland, the Shetland Isles, Shetland Sheepdogs were used to herd cattle and served as an all-purpose farmdog.
no not really they are a wool breed
They were first bred to herd sheep.
The smaller breeds of sheep are the Shetland and the Baby doll, while the smallest is the Ouessant breed.
The breed originated in England and they were first bred to herd sheep.
No, I'm Welsh and I do not bum sheep. It's just a racist comment from the English.
There are numerous breeds of sheep dog such as: the Shetland, Catalan , Croation, Cumberland, Icelandic, Himalayan, Maremma, Old English, Welsh and Polish sheepdog.
I do not know this is stupid!!