Shetland Sheepdog
Underneath that elegant appearance and dazzling color lies a compact master sheepdog that loves to participate in sporting challenges
About the Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdogs are little, long-haired working dogs of great beauty. The abundant coat, intelligence, patience, and gentle expression all combine to present the ideal family dog.
Alert, gentle, strong, and active, this diminutive breed is affectionate and responsive to its human companion, but reserved with strangers. Scottish sheepdog breeds are renowned for their very strong attachment to their human companions.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Group
- FCI Group 1, AKC Herding Group
- Size category
- Small
- Avg life expectancy
- 12–14 years
Loving / Alert / Gentle / Intelligent / Lively / Obedient / Reserved / Confident
