The Shetland Sheepdog is a small double coated herding breed resembling a collie in miniature. It is intensely loyal and equally versitile. The Sheltie will herd sheep, ducks, etc or will live contently in an apartment with several walks daily. The sheltie also does well in a small group of other shelties with mininal problems. They are agile and excel in performance. 

The acceptable colors of the shetland sheepdog are sable, black,white and tan, blue merle and bi blue and bi black.

 This breed is reserved with strangers but usually makes friends in a short amount of time. 

They are known for their lovely expression and sweet sheltie smile. 

The long coated breeds do require brushing often and do shed.  

Shelties make great family pets, and do well as therapy dogs. They really love to have a job, even if it is fetching a tennis ball, or following their owners around.

For more information please visit the Parent Club website The American Shetland Sheepdog Association