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Breed bank · #012
Shetland Sheepdog
Looks like a mini Rough Collie but is its own breed from the Shetland Islands.
- Type
- Herder
- Breed group
- Sheepdogs and cattle dogs
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Size
- Small · 6–12 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 yrs
- Coat
- Long coat
Care tips
- Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
- Brush several times a week down to the skin so mats never start; check behind the ears.
- Small mouths need dental care: brush teeth a few times a week.
- A fast learner that gets bored fast: puzzle toys and short training sessions every day.
- Teach a calm 'quiet' cue early, this one likes to talk.
- Ask the breeder for: eye examination, hip x-rays.
- Food safety, from Bumba: keep the batch number of every bag. If your dog suddenly can't stand or walk, go to the vet the same hour.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.