Shetland Sheep Dog
INTRODUCTION
Shetland Sheep Dogs are Playful, Energetic and Bright dogs. They are from the Herding group. These dogs are small yet quick and are great herders. They are world-class competitors in dog competitions, also are easily trained and a family loving dog. Frequently brushing is great for their coat. They shed once a year. Shetland Sheep Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 6).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, alert, playful, strong, affectionate, loyal, active, lively, reserved, trainable, responsive, eager, gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Shetland Islands of Scotland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Shelties were bred to be smaller than Collies to help them survive the cold, harsh conditions of their native homeland
2- Shelties eat less than other herding dogs. This is the reason why Shetland ponies are pint-sized as well
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Shetland Sheep Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Merle, Blue Merle, Tri-color, Sable, Sable & White, Black & White, Black & Tan
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 13 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 51 - 61cm ( 20 - 24in)
Height: 33 - 41cm (13 - 16in) -
TAIL
They carry their tail down low, only lifted when alert and never carried over the back
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WEIGHT
7.3 - 9.1 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 - 2 time a year
Gestation period: About 56 to 72 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Look at first glance like miniature rough collies
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1909
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ORIGIN
Scotland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Even sweet Shelties retain some aggressive instinct from their wild animal ancestry
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
