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What dog is lasse?
LAssie is a shetland sheepdog
Is there a type of collie called a fell collie?
Hi, not that i know of. There are 5 types of collie which are: Rough Collie Bearded Collie Border Collie Smooth Collie Shetland collie. these help more : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collie http://www.collienet.com/index.html
Can you use front line on a Shetland Collie?
Any breed of dog can have Frontline.
What kind of a dog looks like Lassie but is shorter?
Shetland Collie (Scottish Breed)
What dog is related to the Shetland Sheepdog?
Many breeds, one main one is the Collie
What is scotts dogs names?
There are a lot ofScottishdog breeds, but the most well known breeds are the Scottish terrier, Border collie, Rough collie, Shetland sheepdog, and Blood hound.
Name 2 dogs that are used as sheepherding dogs?
Border Collie and Old English Sheep Dog (then theres the Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Picardy Shepherd, German Shepherd, Puli, and a bunch more herding dogs :])
How many types of collies dogs are there?
There are only rough collies and smooth collies. Some people call shetland sheepdogs minature collies, but they aren't.
A Shetland Sheepdog is often otherwise known as a what?
The other name for a Shetland Sheepdog is a Sheltie. It is most commonly recognized as a hairy dog, similar to a collie but with longer fur and is often smaller in stature. They can be quite vocal.
Is there an actual breed of miniature collies?
No miniature collies though there is a "Shetland sheepdog" or "sheltie" whichclosely resemblesa very small collie.
What are shetland sheepdogs?
"The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie and sometimes as the Shetland Collie, is a breed of dog in the pastoral dog group, resembling a miniature Rough Collie. Shelties are intelligent, family-orientated dogs that can be as happy in an apartment in a city as in a house in the country. They have a thick double coat that can come in many different colors and patterns. They are vocal dogs, with few health problems; among those they are prone to are hip dysplasia and thyroid problems. They are very good house and family dogs. They are very protective and good with children if properly socialized with them as a puppy. Despite its name the Shetland Sheepdog is only remotely connected with the original herding dog of the Shetland Isles, instead deriving mainly from a mixture of the Rough Collie with several toy breeds."- Wikipedia.com
Who discovered the Shetland Sheepdog?
The Shetland Sheepdog and the larger herding Collie probably have a common ancestor, a herding dog bred in the British Highlands, perhaps similar to today's Border Collie. The dogs that remained on the Scottish mainland eventually developed into the majestic Rough Collie; those that were taken to the Shetland Isles were down-sized to meet the needs of the island, people and their undersized livestock. In the early 1800's, the Sheltie was brought from his home islands to the mainland, where he gained a reputation as a fine herding dog. The descriptions of the Sheltie were that of a miniature Collie. Of course, there were those that found the Sheltie's looks "unrefined", and unfortunately, a series of crossbreeding was done by some breeders to "improve" the breed. Some were crossed with the Rough Collies to fix the Collie head, ears and coat. The bigger dogs also introduced longer legs and larger bodies to the Sheltie gene pool. Spaniels were also crossed into the breed with mixed results; the spaniels calmed the Sheltie's disposition, but also introduced some undesirable physical traits, such as, domed heads, spaniel ears and curly coats. The English Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1909, the name given was the Shetland Collie, and in 1914, the Shetland Collie became known as the Shetland Sheepdog, a completely separate breed. A year or so after the English Kennel Club recognized the Sheltie, the breed came into the United States. The American Kennel Club recognized the Shetland Sheepdog and registered its first Sheltie in 1911.
