Sheltie
Small Scottish herder
A Sheltie is a Shetland sheepdog—a small, long-haired herding breed resembling a miniature collie.
Originally from Scotland's Shetland Islands, Shelties are known for intelligence, agility, and a thick double coat.
The informal name is standard among dog owners: Our Sheltie loves to herd the kids in the backyard.
Canine that controls livestock
- AKCCanine breed registry
- double coatTwo-tiered animal fur
- sableBlack, in heraldry
- tricolorThree-hued emblem
pedigree · purebred · kennel club · breed standard · companion dog · show dog · working dog · registered
Neck hair, horse/lion
- ruffPleated historical neckpiece
- featheringAdjusting blade pitch horizontally
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
- sheddingLosing outer covering
brush · mat · tangle · deshedding · trim · bath · fur · double coat
Having mental acuity
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- vocalExpressing views freely
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
eager · trainable · affectionate · reserved · barking · responsive · energetic · gentle
Woolly farm animal
- flockAnimals gathered together
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- farmAgricultural land tract
- pastureGrazing ground for livestock
instinct · nipping · circling · drive · working · gather · outrun · agility
Northern British nation
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- ruggedTough and uneven
- coastalOf the shoreline
crofter · British · spitz · King Charles spaniel · isolation · adaptation · diminutive · resourceful
herding dog
Canine that controls livestock
- AKCCanine breed registry
- double coatTwo-tiered animal fur
- sableBlack, in heraldry
tricolor · pedigree · purebred · kennel club · breed standard · companion dog · show dog · working dog · registered · bloodline
mane
Neck hair, horse/lion
- ruffPleated historical neckpiece
- featheringAdjusting blade pitch horizontally
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
shedding · brush · mat · tangle · deshedding · trim · bath · fur · double coat · seasonal
intelligent
Having mental acuity
sensitive · eager · trainable · affectionate · reserved · barking · responsive · energetic · gentle · devoted
sheep
Woolly farm animal
pasture · instinct · nipping · circling · drive · working · gather · outrun · agility · commands
Scotland
Northern British nation
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- ruggedTough and uneven
coastal · crofter · British · spitz · King Charles spaniel · isolation · adaptation · diminutive · resourceful · heritage
- dog breedsbulldog, Australian Shepherd, Aussie, corgi, lab
- Herding DogsAustralian Shepherd, German Shepherd, sheepdog, kelpie, heeler
- British BreedsBeagle, English Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Greyhound, Labrador Retriever
- Collies
- Scottish breedsScottie, Highland cattle, Highland cow, Clydesdale, Clydesdales
- Northern IslesOrkney, Yell
SheltieGreat Dane
Large shorthaired breed
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