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Shetland Sheepdog
🐑 The Sheltie! Looks like a miniature Lassie. They are incredibly smart, sensitive, and vocal. They will herd your family into one room!
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Small
Weight
15-25 lbs (7-11 kg)
Life Expectancy
12-14 years
Energy Level
High
Good with Children
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
Smarty paws! They understand everything you say. They are shy with strangers but love their family loudly.
🍖 Food & Treats
They love to eat! Watch the weight because they can get round under that fur.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Herding balls
- Agility
- Barking at squirrels
- Advanced tricks
They need to run! They are mini agility stars. teach them to jump, weave, and crawl.
🏡 Living Environment
They like a yard but are fine in apartments if active. Be careful of the barking!
✨ Fun Facts
- They aren't just mini Collies - they are their own breed.
- They come from the same islands as Shetland Ponies.
- One of the only smartest breeds in existence.
- They 'smile' when they are happy.
- They shed... a lot.
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