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1. 1. Shetland sheepdog
The Shetland sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in
the Shetland Islands of Scotland. The original name was Shetland Collie, but this caused
controversy among the Rough Collie breeders of the time, so the breed's name was formally
changed. This hard-working small dog is intelligent, vocal, excitable and willing to please.
Description
 Shetland sheepdogare a small, double coated, working dog, agile and sturdy.
 Blue merle Shelties may have blue eyes or one brown and one blue eye, but all others
have dark-colored eyes.
 Their expression should be that of alertness with a gentle and sometimes reserved nature.
 They are often very good with children.
 They carry their tail down low, only lifted when alert and never carried over the back.
 They are an intensely loyal breed.
 Shelties have a double coat, which means that they have two layers of fur that make up
their coat.
 The long, rough guard hairs lie on top of a thick, soft undercoat. Shelties normally weigh
around 5–11 kilograms (11–24 lb).
 In general, males are taller and heavier than females. Accepted height ranges may differ
depending on country and standard used.
 To conform to the breed standards, the Shelties' ears should bend slightly or "tip", this
contributes to the "proper Sheltie expression.
 The ear is to have the top third to a quarter of the ear tipped.
Temperament and Needs
 Shelties have a high level of intelligence.
 According to Dr Stanley Coren, an expert on animal intelligence, the Shetland sheepdog
is one of the brightest dogs, ranking 6th out of 138 breeds tested. His research found that
an average Sheltie could understand a new command in fewer than five repetitions and
would obey a command the first time it was given 95% of the time or better

2. Life Span
 The average lifespan for a Shetland sheepdog is about 12 to 18 years.