12 Things Only Sheltie Dog Owners Understand

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12 Things Only Sheltie Dog Owners Understand
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, was developed from small working dogs on the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. Farmers used them to herd sheep and guard the home.
These dogs have been exported to Great Britain since the early 20th century, where they were used as show dogs in obedience competitions. Shelties Dog Breeds are naturally small in size and have a thick double coat that is long and luxurious.
The dogs are born either black, brown, or white and are not recognized as a breed of their own until the 20th century.
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[@zhangziyu1727]

One of the smallest of all dog breeds???? They are more of a medium sized breed.

[@jamesbarton1969]

AKC lists them as 15 to 25 pounds, not 13 to 18. I have never heard of AKC not wanting smaller dogs registered, they are registered as pups long before you know their adult. I have never heard of excessive bathing for Shelties as the hard out coat traps dirt so it can be brushed out.

[@robertcalderone5998]

My Sheltie's weight was between 28 and 30 pounds and she was not overweight. Very athletic.

[@patwilson2546]

@@robertcalderone5998 That's a bigger one, but not by much. I think 22-26 lbs is about average. My current Sheltie is a little guy at 20 lbs. His predecessor was 25 lbs. 13-18 lbs is not correct.

[@mracer8]

#1. Shellie usually live around 14-16 yr. Half as long as it owner???!!! I didn’t realize human only live till 28-32? WOW

[@lachlanmclean6752]

My Sheltie is a beast (he’s in great shape, just large). He’s 39 pounds!

[@kristinemorley4337]

My Sheltie barks when I sneeze.

[@andrewlambert4934]

Back in the 1950s and 60s my family was the sole breeders of sheltie. So 90% of sheltie in the UK comes from our stock

[@gumball5024]

Then thank you for my childhood dog ❤

[@SaimaTheSheltie]

Wow.

[@OakwiseBecoming]

I’m in UK and Shelties are difficult to find here! Much easier to get a Sheltie in America… I might have to get one when I go back to visit my dad or have him bring one for me.

[@brettharter143]

They bark like there lives depend on it

[@Urbicide]

There is so much I can say about Shelties, but one neat fact is just how well they bond with autistic children. They are so loyal & loving to their humans. I have two right now, sisters from the same litter, which I sometimes refer to as my Shetland "Shadow" dogs. When outdoors working in the woods, I periodically do a head count just to keep my eye on them. I almost immediately see one of them, then wonder where the second one is at. It usually turns out that she is standing right behind me, inches away, when I'm calling her name. They are excellent watchdogs, & definitely will alert you to anything they think you should be aware of. Outdoors, my two will lay down, with one facing away from me, keeping watch over that general area, while the second faces the complete opposite direction & likewise keeps an eye on the opposite sector. They are very vocal by nature, but if you start when they are young, they can be taught not to bark nearly as much. For treats, I give them baby carrots. For their coats, I buy Alaskan salmon fish oil, in capsules, from Costco. When I fill their food bowl, I take two of the capsules, poke a hole in the end with a push pin, & spritz the oil over the top of their food. Since their mouths can be a bit on the smaller side, I've found they really enjoy tennis balls that are designed for kids learning to play tennis. They are the same diameter as a regular tennis ball, but they are much softer & easier for them to bite down on. These are easy to identify since they have both the orange & the yellow color on the same ball. I usually pick them up at Walmart. The Chinese-made dog tennis balls are hard as rocks. I never give my dogs any Chinese manufactured dog toys or treats, out of concern of what toxic substances they just might contain. An excellent dog shampoo I found is called Crisp Coat. It is available from show dog solutions dot com, which specializes in Sheltie grooming & show accessories.

[@dragonflyghter6854]

I'm looking into getting a Sheltie for an emotional support dog, but the problem is that excessive barking (such as with my MIL's King Charles Spaniel) can cause auditory sensory overload for me. Because of this she mentioned that a Sheltie may not be the best idea for me. But knowing they can be trained to reduce barking helps.

[@Urbicide]

@@dragonflyghter6854 You would be hard pressed to find a more emphatic breed of dog. I hope that you are successful. They share many common traits, but also have their own individual personalities.

[@darylyonich9079]

I’m having a hard time with my Luna barking 🫤 We’ve had Shelties before but it was very long ago. I’m well acquainted with the “mom,mom!” bark that she’s telling me that she needs to tell me something very important, lol Of all Shelties I’ve had, she has been the hardest for me. Any hints or recommendations? They would be greatly welcome

[@slickdaddy12]

If you get a Sheltie get ready for an amazing ride. They are so smart, animated and comical. Very athletic and a lot of fun. Super loyal and have a sweet temperament. However, if you are not able to spend time with them . . this is not the breed for you. They are a whole bunch of everything in a small package. An amazing breed.

[@sharonvaughan5676]

We had our Shelby for 17 years. She was the love of our lives. We thought about getting another one but worry because we are in our mid seventy’s, we are afraid we won’t be active enough for her. Or we won’t live long enough for her.

[@GreenGretel]

Maybe look into rescue groups to adopt an older sheltie!

[@robertcalderone5998]

I am happy for and envy you and your Shelby. My Wendy only lived to age 11 with daily exercise excellent diet and lots of love. Painful Bone Cancer was her downfall and I miss her terribly. I am also 70 years old and want another Sheltie puppy. I am athletic and longevity is in my family but at this stage it's can be risky.

[@jamesbarton1969]

17 is unusually old for a Sheltie and these are extremely adoptable dogs. There is very likely a close by Sheltie Rescue. You might want to get some advice from them and, perhaps, if you can, give them a small donation to help them with their work. This is what I did at 72, I also have been arranging play dates with a neighbors Jack Russell about the same age to help with my reduced activity although I have found my activity level increasing which is not a bad thing. You could have quite a few years ahead, do you really want to spend them without the company of one of these wonderful dogs?

[@ritad4085]

@@robertcalderone5998 I am adopting at age 67 :)

[@simon-515]

We just got another one...68 and 70. We also were not going to but the breeder told us if we became ill or died they would rehome him. Apparently these pups are popular enough they are desirable no matter the age.

[@lorimadden9672]

I had my Rocky for 15 years he was an amazing dog so smart, funny, loyal and a blessing to our family 👪 ❤️ 💙 💜 💖

[@Charlie_Monroe_FZ]

The best time to wash your dog is when they are dirty... good advice

[@annawei4301]

Meaning not to overbath them! Sometimes when my Stella is not as dirty, I use dog wipes & brush her.

[@FoodNerds]

I grew up with shelties, and I absolutely adore them.

[@barbaramartin1184]

I have had two Border Collie's they are wonderful dog's I was going to have another two instead I had two Shetland sheepdogs they were amazing, dog's very loyal, wonderful temperament I can go on and on I have had five I have two at the moment. I will never have another breed I love everything about the Shelties ❤️

[@andinewman4865]

My darling Sheltie Beazle was the best dog in the world. He was very smart & easy to train. He did not bark all the time-was not a problem. Needed a lot of exercise & grooming. Make sure he’s treated for fleas. He did comfort me-when I was sad he would put his little head on my knee. Best dog in the world! He went everywhere with me. I will miss him forever!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@mariana7802]

Sorry he gained his wings. He's watching over you. You gave him a beautiful life I'm sure ❤ How did you treat him for fleas? How often? Getting mine in 3 weeks

[@annawei4301]

Always liked Shelties, I now have Stella, a Sheltie/Border Collie. She is 7 months & learn so fast, it is shocking! She lives with a 5 yr old Flat Coated /Border Collie & she rules the roost. 🐾❤️

[@nannymoohtd4life795]

I had my boy for 16 wonderful years. He was amazing as my service dog, he picked up on my seizures without any trading which prompted me to train him as my service dog. He was sensitive around children with special needs. He is dearly missed. I'm just starting out on my journey looking for another sheltie.

[@andrewpandrew7786]

16 years?! That’s incredible. Usually 14 is the max. You must’ve taken great care of him!

[@nannymoohtd4life795]

@andrewpandrew7786 Thank you. He was an amazing dog and outlived the average life span.

[@helenkentwell5042]

My girl Fleur, meaning flower, was my shadow. The runt of the litter and grew to 12”. She was the love of my life. I was surprised that she disliked the feel of a tennis ball in her mouth. She had a little rubber mouse which was acceptable to her. Never did she chew it’s tail off. In fact, only once in her life did she do anything I wished her not to do. She dug a. Tiny hole in the lawn when about 6 months old. I filled the hole in using her little paw and said ..no and tapped her nose with my finger. That was it, no more holes. She learnt to shake hands in one day and had the most beautiful manners. She could speak by choice. My friend called Olive came to the door one day and Fleur clearly said .. hello Olive. She loved rolling her rrrrrrs and infact sounded very Scottish. I used to mix weak solution of Flex hair conditioner in a jug and finish the wash with this. Her coat never tangled and she did not seem to loose much hair. She loved Tuna from the cats bowl so tuna she was given occasionally. The breeder saw her two yrs later and could not believe how beautiful she was with an award winning coat. I miss her.

[@oregonvulture]

My Sheltie's name is Paisley Fleur!

[@OakwiseBecoming]

Get another one

[@patwilson2546]

A tennis ball was probably too big. My Sheltie is bigger than Fleur but still on the small side. He also has a relatively short snout for a sheltie. He can deal with tennis balls but just barely. His predecessor had a much easier time with them.

[@mariana7802]

What a wonderful real life story ❤ she's watching over you. How did you care for her coat? How often and what abouts fleas? I'm getting my first one in 3 weeks !! ❤❤

[@scottkew6278]

Do the Shelties bark alot? YEP! But they say A LOT !!!

[@lauratrommer811]

Shelties are small breeds. They are not as small as toy dogs but they are small. But they are the best and when she go there you don't want to go any place else. I love them

[@wishmehealthyeveryday]

thanks for sharing

[@wineman88881]

Some of this is not really correct. They are not one of the smallest dog breeds. Many shelties are well over the 13 to 18 pounds mentioned. And I don't get the "lousy" dog breed? LOL And a "sheltie will live only half as long as its owner"? Hmmm so people are living to their 30's now? Good to know.

[@Jack-is9fn]

I love my shelties. By accident, I have 3 now (we never wanted so many but relatives died, and you don't abandon a dog, no way). All are so different in mentality, mischievous cunning little brats but I love them, with all their manipulations and tricks. We had a sheltie before these three, the cleverest loyal girl Wanda. She lived up to 16, all my growing up during school and college was with her by my side. I miss her so much. Shelties are wonderful tricksters. All mine are quite evil, loyal to my family only, distrustful of any strangers, dogs or humans. They mirror my own secluded grumpy personality perfectly, and they're my best friends.

[@Auntiehoney217]

They are not lousy pets. First time I ever heard that said. They bark but not as much as you make out. Unless aomeone comes to thw door but that will stop soon after. Also they are very good around kids. They don't mind their paws touched unless they're getting nails clipped but that's true for most dogs. As far as shedding they're less of a problem if they're groomed regularly. Mine get groomed professionally every 4 to 6 weeks and I rarely brush them in between except if they get stickers. They have quirks like some of mine don't like when you sneeze or vacuum or the very worse thing is fireworks but this is true for many breeds. I was a bit put off by calling them a lousy pet because they are such a joy. Oh I'm pretty sure that even though they are their own breed they were bred down from the rough collie. Also spaniel

[@l-jpersson7532]

A Sheltie getting dirty? All my shelties avoid water and mud. I only have to dry their paws after an autum walk...

[@LeeAnnWilmot-xe6gn]

Our 100% sheltie is 21 inches tall and 42 pounds and not overweight!

[@armichebarreno9025]

I was OK hearing this until the last one regarding the long life span. Unfortunately, our two shelties in my famliy did not live long: our dear Isora only 7 years and my beloved Tao just 10. Still sad about it after years of having them.

[@matthewbaxter9689]

17years had her for, week after was born beautiful

[@kimhenry2579]

My first sheltie only lived til the age of 10 he' was the best he never chewed anything or did I never have to create him he was so smart he opened doors and brought me his food bowl and sniffed out drugs my second sheltie was so different she was so mischievous and was to timmed afraid off every thing she lived til the age of nine years old they are a wonderful breed like labs cocker spaniels and now I love the collie breed I own a smooth collie and a rough collie there so much calmer then sheltie s I love my collies to much I m blessed to have them

[@noxhamilton704]

Please do the rough coated collie!

[@anaouzounian1557]

I'm not sure an 18# sheltie could herd sheep. My boy is a beautiful mahogany sable and weighs #48. He could definitely manage a flock of sheep.

[@maryannangros8834]

Yes, they are extremely sensitive

[@BodhiSheltieDog]

Looks like me 😆👍🐶🐾

[@LynneC44]

Medium size. My Sheltie weighs 40 pounds. Definitely tall at the shoulder. I think with the nutrition and care available they are getting bigger. I was able to purchase our girl for a lower price because she was too tall at the shoulder and an agreement not to breed her. She is the BEST DOG!!!!

[@taylora8845]

Ours was a bit bigger too. (I read that bigger ones tend to come from more traditional "working" lines, and tend to be extra intelligent because of it compared to the modern lines bred more for show and appearance. This makes sense, as ours was AMAZINGLY intelligent!)

[@CynthiaWithLove]

Can they be calm indoors or are are they always in puppy mode?

[@maryannangros8834]

Fabulous, brilliant dogs!

[@user-dv7fg8rg9d]

Oh my…missing my fur kids..know breeders so. New England?.❤

[@aikmancmu]

Shelties can get much heavier than 18 pounds.

[@mM-gl1rp]

🤗💓 sheltia Tara and Maťa from Slovakia 🇸🇰

[@kimhenry2579]

Sheltie come in sable and tri and blue Merle and bi black and bi blue

[@maryelms4821]

😊

[@deathmetalparrot172]

13-18 pounds? Mine weighs in at 27!!!

[@snuggs28bobl46]

13 -18lbs??? Bulls... All 3 of my Shelties were 21 plus pounds. They were not fat.

[@taylora8845]

Ours was much bigger too. We were told that bigger ones come from older, traditional working lines, (and tend to be extra smart because of it,) rather than the modern ones bred more for rigid size/appearance requirements.

[@pamelahaluck9832]

Shelties need cotton balls in their ears! They get yeast in the ears.

[@etm567]

Live only half as long as their owner? What people do you know who have a life expectancy of 32 years?

[@susanyates4233]

The sheltie was bred in the Shetland Isles. I have owned them for years, my uncle had them before me. Unfortunately some of your photos show dogs with prick ears, not acceptable as UK breed standard.

[@donnawoods8039]

I don't agree that shelties need washing often. I was told by 2 vets to wash her only when she is very dirty. I wash her at the end of every season unless she gets into something stinky. We have a spray on shampoo by Burt's Bees we use for touch ups.

[@simbagillespie1887]

bunny

[@Mme-ex8ph]

Nous avions u des shetland. Mais la j'ai un chiot

[@BridgetteCDavis]

I disagree with they bark alot, bite children etc. I had a sheltie for 13 years and she was amazing she rarely barked, never jumped all over people and was around many, many children and never bite them or anyone. Your comments are decieving to anyone who are considering getting a Sheltie.

[@simon-515]

They are very vocal. I had one that wasn't. But the others.....heavens. It takes a lot to train them not to.

[@simon-515]

I took mine weekly to the extended care unit and put him on the beds to visit with them. They loved him and he would never hurt anyone.

[@lezaanvanrooyen9701]

Do they know what a chuwawa is ?😂

[@Mme-ex8ph]

Il n'aime pas la laisse ? Que dois-je faire ? Mu

[@user-nh2no6mj1r]

Do not wash shelties often...the oil in their skin can't handle it...every six or more weeks. The are NOT bad pets...this depends upon the people training them. May want to fact check...

[@etm567]

Sorry to correct you, but I can't help myself. The word is NOT mis-cheev'-i-ous, with four syllables. It is mis'-chiv-ous, with three only. Look at how it is spelled.

[@joecarlino7870]

If you don't love to brush a dog for an hour, don't get a sheltie.

[@maryannangros8834]

Sheltie do not behave like Colliex

[@OakwiseBecoming]

The comments about “fixing” your pet is inept. A whole host of health problems are related to removal of the gonads. Those hormones do more in the body than just reproduction. None of mine are “fixed” and we have no problems other than a bit of frustration twice a year. But their risk of cancer and other health concerns are reduced because they are in tact.

[@MsKatastrophenBarbie]

In one fact the dog needs daily grooming in another fact weely. Which is it? And all dogs need to see a vet regularly....

[@ajc9644]

weekly is fine. My sheltie hates to be brushed, which is a bit of a sod.

[@LaurensLeurs]

Weekly is OK

[@lindahughes5781]

Most sheltie are 23 plus pounds. Not small medium!@!

[@sallabrofeldt8719]

First "fact" and im gone. 13-15 lbs? Nope. One of the smallest breeds? Not even close, not even one of the 10 smallest. Get your things straight before trying to tell them as "facts"

[@abouttoyeetmyself]

none of these were unique sheltie facts

[@richardforth3246]

This woman is not an expert.

[@laurasorrells1242]

AI generated. Lame and inaccurate.