introduces temperament of the Shetland Sheepdog.

Overview

This dog is called "collie small" have been popular from anyone, dog species was introduced to England in the late 19th century to the Shetland Islands. In the harsh natural environment of Shetland Island, is not blessed with food, and have lived to eat small animals To Hosoboso. I considered not available normal size therefore, has been downsized over the years. Then, by mating with small dogs some, I became a style of today. In spite of the small body, a great sheep dog, work hard to work a given. It is possible to bite the feet of sheep, to follow a flock of sheep over a long period of time, it was very helpful. It is a dog nicknamed "Sheltie", and the most popular worldwide.

Characteristics

Small body similar to Collie rough coat is well toned. Hair short and stiff straight back. The head is long V-shaped. In the eye of the almond-shaped medium, or brown, thin coat is blue or silver, or blue stuff Mar is blue color. Ridge of the nose is long and straight, and the color black. The small ears sticking to a high position, I break forward as far as much 3/4 from the base. The tail is long. Coat is a double coat with the hair, the undercoat that is dense on rough.

Temperament

It's quick but gentle nature. Because there is also a dog extremely shy in, better to wear a gregarious personality, was accustomed to noise and people from the time of the puppies is good. The unfriendly to others, but friendly to other dogs. Because it is active also, kind to their owners, so good playmate for children.

Color

Sable & White Blue Merle Tri-color black & white

How to Care & How to Train

Twice a week, brushing of the coat is approximately around 15 minutes. Hair loss because there are many, especially in the spring, I do carefully Care.

Exercise

In addition to the walk, play in a wide space also important. Excessive cry to abstain from, must be ramrod.

Disease to be careful

Skin disease, thyroid dysfunction, B hemophilia, hip dysplasia, arthritis, hearing loss, corneal degeneration, cataract, pan-progressive retinal atrophy, optic nerve deficiency, kidney function disease, skin disease, otitis externa, epilepsy, Koriai, cataract, hip dysplasia

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Patent ductus arteriosus, hearing impairment

Inspection want to

Joint inspection, ophthalmic examination