Shetland Sheepdog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fait Amusant
Shelties were originally bred to herd the small Shetland sheep on the remote Shetland Islands.
Small sheepdog resembling a miniature Rough Collie. Alert, intelligent, and eager to please, they excel in obedience competitions.
🏷️ Race
Shetland Sheepdog
💭 Tempérament
Alert, intelligent, eager, responsive, gentle
📏 Taille
Small (7-11 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
12-14 years
🎨 Couleurs
Sable and white, black and white, blue merle
🌍 Origine
Shetland Islands, Scotland
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — adaptable to apartments; enjoys regular exercise
🍽️ Alimentation
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions for small breed
✓ Groupe FCI
Group 1
✓ Section FCI
Sheepdogs
✓ Numéro FCI
25