Yes, Shetland Sheep dogs originated there 1000 years ago. I breed them
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
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.
People from Shetland are called Shetlanders
Yes. All breeds of dog have a small bone in their penis, called the OS penis, that aids them in mating.
There are the Shetland Islands in Scotland. There is no place in Ireland called Shetland but there is a place called Ireland on the South Mainland of the Shetland Islands.
The breed originated in England and they were first bred to herd sheep.
There are numerous breeds of sheep dog such as: the Shetland, Catalan , Croation, Cumberland, Icelandic, Himalayan, Maremma, Old English, Welsh and Polish sheepdog.