Shetland sheepdogs

Small Scottish herders

Shetland sheepdogs are small herding dogs resembling miniature rough collies, originally bred in Scotland's Shetland Islands.

Often called Shelties, they have long double coats, typically in sable, black, or blue merle patterns.

Known for intelligence and trainability, they excel at obedience and agility: Our Sheltie learns new commands faster than any dog we've had.

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