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Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Getting To Know Your Shetland Sheepdog

Getting To Know Your Shetland Sheepdog

Getting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed, and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance, personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need to know about Shetland Sheepdogs: Also known as the "Sheltie," the Shetland Sheepdog originally began life as a small herding dog for Shetland Island terrain. When you first look at this breed, you will notice a strong resemblance with the Collie although the Shetland Sheepdog is smaller. While the exact origin of this breed remains unknown, we do know that somewhere off the coast of Scotland the dog was bred down to what we know it to be today. To give you an idea of the makeup of the Shetland Sheepdog

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