What are facts about Shetland Sheepdogs?

Answer 1

Brush out the dog's coat, every day if possible, to remove tangles and mats from the undercoat. Use pin brushes, slicker brushes, natural bristle brushes and metal combs alternately, depending upon the state of the coat and the number of mats. Apply a mist of water before you begin to help de-tangle the fur and only use the metal comb when necessary.

De-mat the dog's coat by using a splitter or mat rake for significantly bad tangles. Applying detangling spray before brushing out the coat may make it less painful for your Shetland Sheepdog.

Keep the hair on the head trimmed close and short. From all angles the head of the Shetland Sheepdog should look like a wedge angling in from ears to nose.

Use a moist piece of soft cotton cloth to remove dirt and grime that can collect in the corners of the Shetland Sheepdog's eyes.

Trim the coat as needed with scissors to keep the body looking as symmetrical as possible. This is a distinct look of any collie, and no part of the animal should look out of place with the rest of the body.

Answer 2

A Shetland Sheepdog, also known as a Sheltie for short, is a strong, nimble, lightly built, beautiful dog, with a long, wedge-shaped head. Its coat is rough with a soft undercoat. Some say they are almost a perfect miniature copy in of the long-haired collie. The top plane of the muzzle should be parallel to that of the skull. The glorious long double coat sports a lion-like mane and frill around the neck, and comes in blue merle, sable and black with various amounts of white and/or tan. The outer coat is lined with a dense, woolly undercoat. The legs and long tail are feathered, and the hair on the face and feet is smooth. The tail should reach to the hock. The almond-shaped eyes are generally dark, except in blue merle dogs where they may be blue or merle color. The dog should have a watchful, gentle, questioning and intelligent expression. The nose should be black. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The ears are small, flexible and expressive, with dropping tips. The Sheltie is an agile, swift dog and a good jumper.

Height: 13-16 inches (33-40.6 cm.)

Weight: 14-27 pounds (6.4-12.3 kg.)

Answer 3

Here are some interesting facts about the Shetland Sheepdog:

• The Shetland Sheepdog was orignally bred to herd sheep in Scotland.
• The Shetland Sheepdog is a miniature Collie for working.
• This breed of dog was named after the Shetland Islands where it was created.
• The Shetland Sheepdog is often nicknamed the "Sheltie".
• The Shetland Sheepdog is one of the samll Dog Breeds that are the easiest to train.
• The Sheltie excels at obedience, as well as herding and agility.
• This dog is a devoted member of the family, yet it may be reserved and shy around strangers.
• The Shetland Sheepdog gets along well with children, yet they may show herding instincts by nipping at heels when playing.

Answer 4

Well if you mean their sight well then straight. if you men their outside then nice.

Answer 5

it is small and fat