My shetland sheepdog, Classy just died a week ago. She was 14 and I've had her since she was 2. She was a great dog and an amazing friend. I miss her tons. ;_; I recommend getting a sheltie to anyone, they really are the best breed! <333333
I love this breed of dog so much. I grew up with a Sheltie, Ida was her name. Amazing, kind and stunningly intelligent. Always came to comfort me when I was sad. Beautiful. I miss her. <3
i have a 9 year old sheltie. he may not be as wild as he used to be. it used to be we would let him outside he would run for a few hours come in and power nap, wash rinse repeat. now hes a little more tired when he runs around a lot but he is still my puppy. we didnt train him as well as we should have but whats done is done. he loves to in the evening just snuggle up next to you on the couch. also this 12lb fur ball has been known to take over a full sized matress.
i have a sheltie..his name is bosley and he is the best dog ever:) he is a good guard dog too..whenever somebody comes to the door he goes into attack mode and will scare the crap outta whoever comes to the door lol..i love my doggie:)
I had a sheltie named Millie, and she was so beautiful, like a supermodel of shelties. One time a lady from the sheltie rescue pulled her car over just to say Millie was the most beautiful dog she had ever seen. She died of heart disease about a month ago but I will never forget her, she was only 10 years old, and she always was soo funny and playful, brightening my day every time I saw her. perfect dog. Could never be replaced. :( *crying as I write this*
@SubstanceD91 I'm so sorry you lost your little girl Millie. It sounds like she had a wonderful loving home for a long time. If you're needing support over her loss, I found dot petloss dot com to be really helpful. They even have a chat room so you can chat with others who have lost pets too.
I've known a sheltie and she was cute and so sweet. She didn't have an agressive bone in her body, unless she was agressively trying to herd you around the house with her body. She didn't get as much excercise as she should have. Most people don't exercise their dogs often enough and they end up developing weird quirks.
Amazing dogs, i grew up with Border Collies, and i knew that i couldn't keep one in an apartment. But then i started researching the Sheltie breed. And it turns out there compact enough to be in an apartment, but with the same amount of energy. They're GREAT, i have a 2 year old now and she's just as smart as a border collie but with the look of a delicate little lap dog. She's amazing, although she's quite a bit smaller than these little beauties.
I have a blind and deaf 14 year old sheltie. I'm surprised how smart she is and she is a great watchdog. She is the first to know when the pizza man is here too, lol. She will bark nonstop and go investigate if the person is safe or not! For such an old dog she is so gorgeous!
I my dad's friend had a Shettie. I remember really bonding with that dog even though I only met her a handful of times. Shetties are sweeties, as I remember.
I have a 10 year old sheltie "Ralph". He is the BEST dog. I always say his middle name is "pleaser". His favorite food is chicken. We have to spell it!! He is not fond of our two kitties but he tolerates them. We love him dearly. We highly recommend shelties.
shelties are easily my favourite breed. ive had two in my life, and oh do i miss them. ive never had a dog bring such happiness and vitality to my life... talking to them is almost like talking to a person, they seem to understand everything. sadly mickey died of kidney failure, and lizzie, who had a heart murmur, died from a heart attack. my dad brought up the idea of us getting another one, even though i have two other dogs... i can only hope! :)
Aww, reminds me of we Sheltie I had, first pet I was ever expose to, we got him a year before I was born, and he slept under my Bassinet when I was a baby. He lived to be 16 and a half, so I had the privilege of spending 15 years of my life with him in the family. great little dog, Because of my Kasey I will always have respect for the Sheltie ^^
Our first Sheltie, Clancy, lived to be about 12 and we put him down when I was 19. He was gorgeous, silly, and a sweetheart. They are my favorite breed and I hope I can get one for myself soon.
I am getting a sheltie, next month. By the way, IT'S THE DISNEY CHANNEL VOICE GUY! Sorry, had to say that! Shelties are such amazing dogs. I really do love the breed. They are so friendly, and loyal. :)
i have a sheltie. they are one of the best breeds of dogs out there. when i get my own house i want to raise a pack of 3 or 4 shelties. they are so smart!
A Sheltie is from the Collie family, Therefore; It is part Collie, Face it. A Sheltie will be Sable and White, Blue Merle, Or even Tri-Colored. Those are the true colors of a Shetland Sheepdog. If you're wondering about it being a watchdog? Oh Yes indeed. They are excellent and loyal family pets, And will not hesitate to herd the neighbors if need be.
(this guy sound like da guy on disney who say like "dont go away " ) I have a shetland sheep dog, her name is misty. She doesnt show or herd, but she is just my lovey pet.
Aw man...we had a sable sheltie who passed several years ago from a brown recluse spider bite... I'm looking at getting a dog again and it's a toss up between Shelties, Border Collies, or Aussies o.O
Our sheltie had a huge problem with her legs though - we couldn't afford the surgeries to repair her knees though so we had to carry her up the stairs and around the house sometimes :-/ Poor girl...
my sheltie is usually timid around strangers, but she's really nice to us and is very protective, one time a UPS deliveryman came to our door and rang the doorbell and she started barking and then the guy ran away! my other sheltie gaurded my cousin when my grandma's neighbor pitbull and my sheltie was growling at it. thery're amazing dogs!
I have a shetland sheepdog and he is very loving and over protective(good). He gets very jealous of other dogs if you pay more attention to them then to him at a time, because he wants to be the alpha male. But he is a great dog!! and he currently has a disease called hypothyrodism which makes him overwieght although he gets excerize but he's still hanging in , At age 9. He is a wonderful companion but is better with older kids.
Would you consider Shetland sheepdog's good guard dogs for families with small children? You seem pretty experienced with having one. A man just broke into my home a few months ago and my whole family has been so paranoid and I am always having my neighbor's dog over at my home.
My sheltie is a sweet girl, but she does have two downsides. The first is she is very skiddish and shy, jumps at the sound of a hand clap. Second, she barks at nearly everything, from doorbells on tv to welcoming me home every single day, and it takes a while to quiet her down! However, these dogs are truly a great breed, just watch for their herding instincts! My girl is also a bit older and is suffering from arthritis, a common ailment of the breed.
i have a sable sheltie. his name is Tipper cuz the white tip at the end of his tale. but he is a little bigger than ur average sheltie. he is 17 inches to the withers and whieghs 30 lbs. and he is perfectly healthy and not overwhight. he is just a big sheltie. we didnt even have to train him how to herd ducks! we just bought 4 duckling and we put them in the yard and tipper's instincts kicked in, he started herding them! and we had to put a leash on him and tie him up to make him stop! great dog
tanner is skiddish or males but hes fixed so there should be less tension...WRONG! he runs away from all men and some women unless they have a dog with them.
he was very socialazed when he was a puppy so thats not the issue! all in all iluv him to death and e is m lil boy!
alright i hav to put this ONE comment in different sections because it wont all fit my sheltie tanner is soooo diff from this stuff!!!! hes soo stuborn and doesnt listen to anyone at all and my dad is not the most fun person to be around(temper and anger issues..) but when he yells for tanner to stop chasing a person WALKING or cars SPEEDING he stops and comes right back...
Nice vid. Somebody with this kind of knowledge needs to work on the wikipedia site for shetland sheepdogs. I don't like some of the information currently posted there. It's simply innacurate. My sheltie had hearding instinct from the start, and this is something that must be acknowledged on wikipedia.
Shelties can still work, and they were actually more commonly used for herding Shetland sheeps, shetland cows, and keeping all the little creatures like rabbits squirrels and birds away from the farmers garden, hence the reason they are so small.
Shelties are said to be a smaller version of the rough collies NOT border collies. Border collies and rough collies are different. Rough collies are the Lassie dogs.
Arguing over coat colors is silly without establishing WHICH standard you're arguing about. There are several. I don't doubt British breed standards differ from AKC. Here in the States I've never seen a Sheltie that doesn't look like "Lassie." That's what Americans want, so that's what the breeders (and the AKC) deliver. They aren't working dogs here, either. They're household pets. They're too small to work wide-open spaces over here. Our herd dogs are long-legged.
The person below my comment is wrong. A sheltie does not have to be black, white, and grey. They can be many colors. Mine is tri colored, and it is pure. They can also have blue eyes, but mostly the ones with blue eyes are deaf. They can also look like a smaller version of Lassie, but when they do be ready to tell everyone, no it's not Lassie. It's a sheltie.
I dispute your comments regarding the coat colours of a sheltie. I am from Shetland, and my Aunt breeds them as pedigree. Sheltie's were cross-bred with Border Collies at the beginning of the 19th century for marketing reasons.... in other words, have the stature of a Sheltie, but the looks of a Border Collie. Hence the belief Shelties are a smaller version of a Border Collie.......which is factually incorrect.
A true Sheltie is NOT a smaller version of the border collie. A Sheltie's coat colours are black, white and grey, with spotted markings on its shoulders. So, if you get a Sheltie that is a smaller version of Lassie, it is NOT a true pure bred Sheltie
It's not a smaller version of anything. The breed originates from being bred to collies, AND border collies and many other breeds. Sheltie's are actually most commonly Sable, even in the Shetland Islands (where they originated) they do not have to be Blue merle as you've said. They can but don't have to be. Many Americans breed shelties all wrong these days, with too much coat and too big of a stop on their muzzles, so many American shelties dont look like a true sheltie, but they are pure bred.
my cousins were at my house and thare baby her nam is rose was trying to leve the room and my sheltie jin wouldent let her leve the room we were in it was very funny
My sheltie is 7 years old, and my little sister (6 y) can do whatever she wants to do with him. I'm sure these dogs are everything a little kid needs to have fun, and not to forget, a good friend. :D <3
they do bark alot, we nicknamed my grandparents sheltie the yeppie yappie shelter. and when we play with him he always herds my siblings and i back in the middle lmao XD
Shelties bark, it is part of their character. Want a quiet dog - get a collie they pace but don't bark much. Nothing is like a sheltie. Mine have lived up to 17 years old and this at a fairly healthy state of mind. maybe acts older a bit slower but no major illness.
They're great dogs for children. They even sometimes try to herd them (or any other person really). When I was very small, my sheltie used to never let me out of her sight.
@ultimateearner Don't quote me on it, but I believe it's been quantified in some breeds that their intelligence is comparable to a child in grade three.
it would bark at almost any stranger coming into the house, invited or not. of course thats goes for my two shelties but everydog is different i guess but whenever we have company we have to keep the dogs in a seperate room. they're not violent just loud
my sheltie barks at everyone that enters - unless they are children - but she will stop after about 10 seconds if she sees that I am ok with the guest.
Shetland Sheepdog are mini collie's also known shelties. They are highly intelligent and active and are amazing herding dogs! They are long, thick coated dogs which need regular grooming. They are very smart dogs but don't respond well to harsh treatment. But they will surely love their owners and love to please their human partner!
When I got married, had my son, decided he was old enough for us to have a puppy. I did some research on breeds I liked the looks of and found the Sheltie. So we found some locally who were born in late January and we're picking up our girl - Willow - next Wednesday!
I was brought up with shelties, i now have my own place and we decided to get a sheltie as i just couldnt imagine having any other breed. so we got a boy who's sable.. and about 4 months later we got a girl, who's tri! maybe not the best decision cos with them both being puppys they were a bit out of control together! But we love them both so much, an amazing and gorgeous breed, i recommend them to anyone (good with kids too, i have a 3 year old)
my sheltie died today they put him under to clean his teeth and he went into cardiac arrest he will always be in my heart. I loved him. he was the best dog in the world!
I am very sorry for your loss. Try to remember all the good times you had with him and think how fortunate you were to find each other in this world. I am sure your special Sheltie is in a peaceful place.
I know how you feel and Im so sorry for you! I lost my sheltie 3 years ago, he was 13 yrs. and had cancer~vet. told me he had a 'cure' & could help him. He died when he was under. I regret that I didnt have him put to sleep, then I could have held him in my arms and been with him to the end. We really loved each other. I can tell you time helps ease the pain. Best wishes to you.
I love my little Sheltie...best dog I've ever owned! Just a little sweetheart who loves to guard the home when we're away. Loves to take walks. And one of the sweetest "dog smiles" you'll ever see. Pretty face, beautiful coat, love that Sheltie!
My sheltie died 2 years ago, he was 12, and I have yet to get my heart ready for another dog. This is THE smartest, fastest, most loyal dog I have ever owned. I swear this dog knew what I wanted before I opened my mouth. I have yet to get another one, because I do not want to "compare" the new with the old, as there is no comparison. I lost the best friend of my life, and still to this day, I sometimes forget he is gone. One day when I am strong enough, I will again get a sheltie.
I have an amazing sheltie named Classy. I lost her two days ago, but thankfully I got her back the next day. I didn't realize all I lost till I thought she was gone for good. If anything it made my bond stronger with her. She and shelties all over are the best dog to have, I could never have another breed. I just got a new sheltie named Skywalker. She's a handful, but she's great! Classy and Buttons (a Border Collie) get along great with her! Shetland Sheepdogs forever!!! <333
my parents said they'd get me a sheltie if i manage to pull off all A's this semester. i had a sheltie but she died while i was still in high school (i'm in college now). I really loved Taffy, she was a tri-color and the most beautiful dog i've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Full collars means theres a Whole ring of white around the neck like a collar. no full collar means the white is 1/4,2/4,3/4 full of white around the neck... thats the diff..
yuk wot a ugly mut probly jusy like th owner thair is only 1 use 4 this dog a rug in front of th fire place as long as u de flea first !!!!!!!ha tsk tsk
My sheltie thinks the white pillows on my bed are sheep and tries to heard them xD
AngelwingRinn 3 days ago
l used 2 have a sheltie but he died. his name was cody! he was so good & cute!!
roxanna466 2 months ago
Once you get one sheltie you become obsessed. :)
MoonWhiteFire 3 months ago
@MoonWhiteFire Agreed. :)
NFLAdam86 3 months ago
This is a very charming and graceful dog. Lovely.
yatdal 4 months ago in playlist Breed All About It
Makes me miss my beloved sheltie Mandy. She was such a great dog.
luckystar007 4 months ago
My shetland sheepdog, Classy just died a week ago. She was 14 and I've had her since she was 2. She was a great dog and an amazing friend. I miss her tons. ;_; I recommend getting a sheltie to anyone, they really are the best breed! <333333
MrsBloom3 5 months ago
I really like this beatiful dog :D
tjejen93 6 months ago
my sheltie maya herds everything kids people ducks even me
MegaNinja16 7 months ago
My Sheltie is scared og Sheep...
Norica96 8 months ago
I love this breed of dog so much. I grew up with a Sheltie, Ida was her name. Amazing, kind and stunningly intelligent. Always came to comfort me when I was sad. Beautiful. I miss her. <3
Eiama 9 months ago
what kind of place is called shitland?
starfoxstarwolf5423 10 months ago
@starfoxstarwolf5423 Iran?
nosvaructu 6 months ago
i have a 9 year old sheltie. he may not be as wild as he used to be. it used to be we would let him outside he would run for a few hours come in and power nap, wash rinse repeat. now hes a little more tired when he runs around a lot but he is still my puppy. we didnt train him as well as we should have but whats done is done. he loves to in the evening just snuggle up next to you on the couch. also this 12lb fur ball has been known to take over a full sized matress.
martymar18 10 months ago
Are these guys realy loud i wanna know cause i want this dog or a schipperke
SurgeProductionsTV 11 months ago
ok if someone has a sheltie can you name these item my sis might get one
enviroment:?
health:?
training:?
Family:?
Grooming:?
please name these slots so i know if they have bad health issues and stuff like that please reaspone to this and thank you for your time if you do
5ghostboy 1 year ago
our zack is a wonderful sheltie-he is our 4 th sheltie in 30 years--.xtremely intelligent dogs
21GUNSRICK 1 year ago
i just adopted a sheltie that i was fostering.she was found abandonned,alone in a park.what an amazing being!!
funklemonde 1 year ago
My Toby passed away in 07. I miss my sheltie!!
TheVeyZ 1 year ago
i have a sheltie, they r such great dogs!
xxxjokesonyouxxx 1 year ago
Lessy =D
MrWilliamdj1 1 year ago
LoL, a shrunk COLLIE
mungkorn1999 1 year ago
i have a sheltie..his name is bosley and he is the best dog ever:) he is a good guard dog too..whenever somebody comes to the door he goes into attack mode and will scare the crap outta whoever comes to the door lol..i love my doggie:)
MissUSMC15 1 year ago
I had a sheltie named Millie, and she was so beautiful, like a supermodel of shelties. One time a lady from the sheltie rescue pulled her car over just to say Millie was the most beautiful dog she had ever seen. She died of heart disease about a month ago but I will never forget her, she was only 10 years old, and she always was soo funny and playful, brightening my day every time I saw her. perfect dog. Could never be replaced. :( *crying as I write this*
SubstanceD91 1 year ago
@SubstanceD91 I'm so sorry you lost your little girl Millie. It sounds like she had a wonderful loving home for a long time. If you're needing support over her loss, I found dot petloss dot com to be really helpful. They even have a chat room so you can chat with others who have lost pets too.
gilliangirl1 1 year ago
I had a sheltie. She was a sweetheart, but she was as dumb as a rock. xP
xxCorianderxx 1 year ago
@xxCorianderxx
Weird, the breed as a whole is renowned for their intelligence, and every sheltie I've had has been incredibly smart.
jmp51985 1 year ago
im getting a new dog and i think ive found one!!! XD
superwolflover99 1 year ago
@superwolflover99 good choice, i love mine.
Fiambru 1 year ago
WE ARE NOW WORKING ON OUR 4TH SHELTIE IN 30 YEARS-THEY ARE AWESOME DOGS-THE SMARTEST BREED OF DOG THERE IS,,,,,,,,
21GUNSRICK 1 year ago
I've known a sheltie and she was cute and so sweet. She didn't have an agressive bone in her body, unless she was agressively trying to herd you around the house with her body. She didn't get as much excercise as she should have. Most people don't exercise their dogs often enough and they end up developing weird quirks.
MissAnitaSow 1 year ago
got three right now...
yes they must be telepathic or speak all human languages because they seem to always know what you want!
juandoggie 1 year ago
I miss my sheltie :( She was my little Shelby the Sheltie haha.
chickenbutt244 1 year ago
i have one :)
deeeltromax 1 year ago
My family had a Sheltie for 17 years, he was an amazing dog. A little bigger than the breed, but he is the reason I am getting one of my own.
squeakybauer 1 year ago
Amazing dogs, i grew up with Border Collies, and i knew that i couldn't keep one in an apartment. But then i started researching the Sheltie breed. And it turns out there compact enough to be in an apartment, but with the same amount of energy. They're GREAT, i have a 2 year old now and she's just as smart as a border collie but with the look of a delicate little lap dog. She's amazing, although she's quite a bit smaller than these little beauties.
TheJuliastowe 1 year ago
Amazing dogs :) One day i want one for myself <3
Candyxxxgirly 1 year ago
shelties for ever!
ShaggyKitty 1 year ago
I grew up with one of these :) he was 2 months old when I was born and died when we both were 12 we grew up together
Amazing dog!
NaomiNoMiko 1 year ago
i love these dogs i have a 1 yr old one my second one there amaziing beutifull and smart
skatelevis361 1 year ago
when my mom's sheltie Butch was a puppy he would nip at my ankles like he was trying to herd me!! so cute ^_^
kimmyangel109 1 year ago
I have a blind and deaf 14 year old sheltie. I'm surprised how smart she is and she is a great watchdog. She is the first to know when the pizza man is here too, lol. She will bark nonstop and go investigate if the person is safe or not! For such an old dog she is so gorgeous!
Gingerbreeeze 1 year ago
soooooo bad i cant have one i can have a pug a shiba inu or even NO DOG;(
Schokobon111 1 year ago
Shelties are great dogs, only dog I'd ever own. Amazingly smart.
Zenn3k 1 year ago
I my dad's friend had a Shettie. I remember really bonding with that dog even though I only met her a handful of times. Shetties are sweeties, as I remember.
pendulousphallus 1 year ago
i have a sheltie very trainble
beasercoops1 1 year ago
I used to have a Sheltie but my neighbor murdered it
WolfsbaneRevolution 1 year ago
@WolfsbaneRevolution
WHAT ?!
123kawaiigirl123 1 year ago
@123kawaiigirl123 yeah...
WolfsbaneRevolution 1 year ago
@WolfsbaneRevolution
how... why... (X__X) is that possible???
123kawaiigirl123 1 year ago
@123kawaiigirl123 yeah I went to the police but they said it was an NHI and they told me to leave
WolfsbaneRevolution 1 year ago
@WolfsbaneRevolution thats horrible....
pupgirl60 1 year ago
@pupgirl60 yeah...
WolfsbaneRevolution 1 year ago
I have a sheltie named Duke and he is the best! And I love him he is now a 3 year old
FreakButcher 1 year ago
I have a 10 year old sheltie "Ralph". He is the BEST dog. I always say his middle name is "pleaser". His favorite food is chicken. We have to spell it!! He is not fond of our two kitties but he tolerates them. We love him dearly. We highly recommend shelties.
lcptx1949 1 year ago
lassY!
Demonboy121 1 year ago
im gettin a sheltie :] may b 2 if my parents agree xD
MimiSoKawaii 1 year ago
I can't believe they're not miniature collies! I knew they weren't miniature collies but I can see why many people think so.
SaratheSlytherin 1 year ago
I absolutely love Shelties! I had 2 Sheltie Mixes recently. I plan on owning Shelties in the future!
JessieAckles 1 year ago
shelties are easily my favourite breed. ive had two in my life, and oh do i miss them. ive never had a dog bring such happiness and vitality to my life... talking to them is almost like talking to a person, they seem to understand everything. sadly mickey died of kidney failure, and lizzie, who had a heart murmur, died from a heart attack. my dad brought up the idea of us getting another one, even though i have two other dogs... i can only hope! :)
purrxo 1 year ago
I just moved into my own apartment! I'm getting a sheltie in about a year or two from now! Can't Wait!
blackkat77 1 year ago
Aww, reminds me of we Sheltie I had, first pet I was ever expose to, we got him a year before I was born, and he slept under my Bassinet when I was a baby. He lived to be 16 and a half, so I had the privilege of spending 15 years of my life with him in the family. great little dog, Because of my Kasey I will always have respect for the Sheltie ^^
marthmaster79 2 years ago
Our first Sheltie, Clancy, lived to be about 12 and we put him down when I was 19. He was gorgeous, silly, and a sweetheart. They are my favorite breed and I hope I can get one for myself soon.
rockndude87 1 year ago
I am getting a sheltie, next month. By the way, IT'S THE DISNEY CHANNEL VOICE GUY! Sorry, had to say that! Shelties are such amazing dogs. I really do love the breed. They are so friendly, and loyal. :)
mileyfan98 2 years ago
Got one yesterday :D
Krizpyy 2 years ago
LUCKY!!!
melaniejewell 1 year ago
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i have a sheltie. they are one of the best breeds of dogs out there. when i get my own house i want to raise a pack of 3 or 4 shelties. they are so smart!
zig3 2 years ago 14
I have one but would love two more....
74swedish 2 years ago
@zig3 i know they are damn clever & playful!! gotta love em!
Avrelsg 1 year ago
@zig3 So smart you have to spell certain words they've learned so they don't always know what you're talkin about!
gowalkingathinline 1 year ago
A Sheltie is from the Collie family, Therefore; It is part Collie, Face it. A Sheltie will be Sable and White, Blue Merle, Or even Tri-Colored. Those are the true colors of a Shetland Sheepdog. If you're wondering about it being a watchdog? Oh Yes indeed. They are excellent and loyal family pets, And will not hesitate to herd the neighbors if need be.
SkylinexBleedsxRed 2 years ago
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Goretzu 2 years ago
(this guy sound like da guy on disney who say like "dont go away " ) I have a shetland sheep dog, her name is misty. She doesnt show or herd, but she is just my lovey pet.
67mileyrocks 2 years ago 12
Aw man...we had a sable sheltie who passed several years ago from a brown recluse spider bite... I'm looking at getting a dog again and it's a toss up between Shelties, Border Collies, or Aussies o.O
Our sheltie had a huge problem with her legs though - we couldn't afford the surgeries to repair her knees though so we had to carry her up the stairs and around the house sometimes :-/ Poor girl...
therockdiiva 2 years ago 5
my sheltie is usually timid around strangers, but she's really nice to us and is very protective, one time a UPS deliveryman came to our door and rang the doorbell and she started barking and then the guy ran away! my other sheltie gaurded my cousin when my grandma's neighbor pitbull and my sheltie was growling at it. thery're amazing dogs!
ktymimokouy 2 years ago
I have three Shelties. Joey, Roddy and Violet. My absolute favorite breed.
NAGGERNUTZ 2 years ago
I have a shetland sheepdog and he is very loving and over protective(good). He gets very jealous of other dogs if you pay more attention to them then to him at a time, because he wants to be the alpha male. But he is a great dog!! and he currently has a disease called hypothyrodism which makes him overwieght although he gets excerize but he's still hanging in , At age 9. He is a wonderful companion but is better with older kids.
emwabah1731 2 years ago
Would you consider Shetland sheepdog's good guard dogs for families with small children? You seem pretty experienced with having one. A man just broke into my home a few months ago and my whole family has been so paranoid and I am always having my neighbor's dog over at my home.
LittleSockMonkey 2 years ago
Shetland Sheepdogs are better with older children but they are good guard dogs and will grow to be comfortable with younger children
emwabah1731 2 years ago
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LittleSockMonkey - they are pretty good with children, but usually best if they've grown up from puppies with them.
They usually make pretty good (house) guard dogs too.
Goretzu 2 years ago
I had a friend once who had a dog that was half sheltie and half alaskan malamute -- super gorgeous dog, I'd love to have one of my own. :D
shuikyou 2 years ago
Breed All About It - Siberian Husky
FlyingMonkey94 2 years ago
my two girls died within two days of each other recently... very very very very sad
blackblood 2 years ago 2
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost Divot a month ago and I couldn't even imagine if I had lost both at the same time. Unbearable.
Golphnutt 2 years ago
because it is
blackblood 2 years ago
My sheltie is very timid. Just like what
ygand0711 had said. He jumps at the sound of a hand clap and somehow he don't understand a single thing. Why uh?
icouldflyuphigh 2 years ago
Maybe you got a bad breed, Or maybe you are doing everything wrong.
SkylinexBleedsxRed 2 years ago
My sheltie is a sweet girl, but she does have two downsides. The first is she is very skiddish and shy, jumps at the sound of a hand clap. Second, she barks at nearly everything, from doorbells on tv to welcoming me home every single day, and it takes a while to quiet her down! However, these dogs are truly a great breed, just watch for their herding instincts! My girl is also a bit older and is suffering from arthritis, a common ailment of the breed.
ygand0711 2 years ago
i have a sable sheltie. his name is Tipper cuz the white tip at the end of his tale. but he is a little bigger than ur average sheltie. he is 17 inches to the withers and whieghs 30 lbs. and he is perfectly healthy and not overwhight. he is just a big sheltie. we didnt even have to train him how to herd ducks! we just bought 4 duckling and we put them in the yard and tipper's instincts kicked in, he started herding them! and we had to put a leash on him and tie him up to make him stop! great dog
dooggyloover 2 years ago
continuing...
tanner is skiddish or males but hes fixed so there should be less tension...WRONG! he runs away from all men and some women unless they have a dog with them.
he was very socialazed when he was a puppy so thats not the issue! all in all iluv him to death and e is m lil boy!
LIVstudios08 2 years ago
alright i hav to put this ONE comment in different sections because it wont all fit my sheltie tanner is soooo diff from this stuff!!!! hes soo stuborn and doesnt listen to anyone at all and my dad is not the most fun person to be around(temper and anger issues..) but when he yells for tanner to stop chasing a person WALKING or cars SPEEDING he stops and comes right back...
LIVstudios08 2 years ago
Great series! I did a tv series that included profiles but also Vet Report, and many human interest stories, people and their dogs.
rickc1945 2 years ago
Nice vid. Somebody with this kind of knowledge needs to work on the wikipedia site for shetland sheepdogs. I don't like some of the information currently posted there. It's simply innacurate. My sheltie had hearding instinct from the start, and this is something that must be acknowledged on wikipedia.
otherguy5 2 years ago
My seltie used to herd e ad my sister when we were little
starhappychild 2 years ago 2
Shelties can still work, and they were actually more commonly used for herding Shetland sheeps, shetland cows, and keeping all the little creatures like rabbits squirrels and birds away from the farmers garden, hence the reason they are so small.
AgilityAddict56 2 years ago
Border collies are the black and white ones.
Shelties are said to be a smaller version of the rough collies NOT border collies. Border collies and rough collies are different. Rough collies are the Lassie dogs.
Arlee777 2 years ago
Those dogs are amazing<3
I recommend them to beginners
3300879 2 years ago 2
Arguing over coat colors is silly without establishing WHICH standard you're arguing about. There are several. I don't doubt British breed standards differ from AKC. Here in the States I've never seen a Sheltie that doesn't look like "Lassie." That's what Americans want, so that's what the breeders (and the AKC) deliver. They aren't working dogs here, either. They're household pets. They're too small to work wide-open spaces over here. Our herd dogs are long-legged.
mickeyqbitsko 2 years ago
WTF is with these retarded mandatory ads before the video? screw it I'm not gonna watch it then
ntcrwler 2 years ago 16
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martymar18 10 months ago
The person below my comment is wrong. A sheltie does not have to be black, white, and grey. They can be many colors. Mine is tri colored, and it is pure. They can also have blue eyes, but mostly the ones with blue eyes are deaf. They can also look like a smaller version of Lassie, but when they do be ready to tell everyone, no it's not Lassie. It's a sheltie.
justinjohna 2 years ago
I dispute your comments regarding the coat colours of a sheltie. I am from Shetland, and my Aunt breeds them as pedigree. Sheltie's were cross-bred with Border Collies at the beginning of the 19th century for marketing reasons.... in other words, have the stature of a Sheltie, but the looks of a Border Collie. Hence the belief Shelties are a smaller version of a Border Collie.......which is factually incorrect.
unstman100 2 years ago
A true Sheltie is NOT a smaller version of the border collie. A Sheltie's coat colours are black, white and grey, with spotted markings on its shoulders. So, if you get a Sheltie that is a smaller version of Lassie, it is NOT a true pure bred Sheltie
unstman100 2 years ago
Lassie is just a name from a very famous movie, It's actually called a Collie.
NguyenxTurbo 2 years ago
It's not a smaller version of anything. The breed originates from being bred to collies, AND border collies and many other breeds. Sheltie's are actually most commonly Sable, even in the Shetland Islands (where they originated) they do not have to be Blue merle as you've said. They can but don't have to be. Many Americans breed shelties all wrong these days, with too much coat and too big of a stop on their muzzles, so many American shelties dont look like a true sheltie, but they are pure bred.
AgilityAddict56 2 years ago 2
I agree, I can't stand the snipey muzzles on most average shelties... Hard to find ones with a proper sheltie head.
TheTetrarch 2 years ago
I have a Sheltie, I got her when I was 3 and I love her sooooooooooo much!
JordanMProductions 2 years ago
my cousins were at my house and thare baby her nam is rose was trying to leve the room and my sheltie jin wouldent let her leve the room we were in it was very funny
jonnychicken12345 2 years ago
lassie was a collie
jgirl1226 2 years ago
its lasse
eliteveteren 2 years ago
My sheltie is 7 years old, and my little sister (6 y) can do whatever she wants to do with him. I'm sure these dogs are everything a little kid needs to have fun, and not to forget, a good friend. :D <3
Param0reRoxMySox 2 years ago 2
I had a sheltie and when me and my family where outside he would herd all of us together and not let us leave
MetallicaisMetal 2 years ago 20
haha cool :P
cc91801 2 years ago
@MetallicaisMetal LOL I laughed.
toinkytoink100 1 year ago
yep, shelties bark - alot! and at just about anything! mine liked to herd and nip at my vacuum cleaner.
pinkfreud62 2 years ago
they do bark alot, we nicknamed my grandparents sheltie the yeppie yappie shelter. and when we play with him he always herds my siblings and i back in the middle lmao XD
totalwarrior178 2 years ago
Shelties bark, it is part of their character. Want a quiet dog - get a collie they pace but don't bark much. Nothing is like a sheltie. Mine have lived up to 17 years old and this at a fairly healthy state of mind. maybe acts older a bit slower but no major illness.
stormeycats 2 years ago
i had a sheltie :)
she got put down at 7 years old though :'(
the vets couldn't figure out what was wrong with her...
cak213 2 years ago
They're great dogs for children. They even sometimes try to herd them (or any other person really). When I was very small, my sheltie used to never let me out of her sight.
StlyeFree 2 years ago 2
Some owners swear that these dogs are of human intelligence.
ultimateearner 2 years ago 40
They have a heart of gold.
xxxmichiganderxxx 2 years ago 2
@ultimateearner Don't quote me on it, but I believe it's been quantified in some breeds that their intelligence is comparable to a child in grade three.
pendulousphallus 1 year ago
@ultimateearner i just got a sheltie mix puppy and she already knows sit down paw and spin
shes a genius
ofek3 1 year ago
umm, if a stranger is breaking into my house, would the dog bark?
kinkinnie88 2 years ago 2
it would bark at almost any stranger coming into the house, invited or not. of course thats goes for my two shelties but everydog is different i guess but whenever we have company we have to keep the dogs in a seperate room. they're not violent just loud
kimtheshewolf 2 years ago
my sheltie barks at everyone that enters - unless they are children - but she will stop after about 10 seconds if she sees that I am ok with the guest.
ladyjensen1971 2 years ago
Trust me... it'd bark...
chargerondavins 2 years ago
so cute i might get onee
SelenaLynnHudgens 2 years ago
Dont get one just because theyre cute. :)
xkaikkikyttaax 2 years ago 4
of course not! I have read on them and they are perfect dogs for us.
SelenaLynnHudgens 2 years ago
I have a 11 year old male sable/white whos 12lbs, a 7 year old blue merle 26lbs, and a 10 month old tri-color, 10lbs.
I love my shelties, definitely my soft spot! Cant beat the breed!
chargerondavins 2 years ago
Wow yours are so small. I have a 8 year old male sable/black who is 42lbs. Haven't found any sheltie his size yet
bryanrocks07 2 years ago
geez thats tiny!?
chargerondavins 2 years ago 2
how tall is he?
cak213 2 years ago
BAM. my 5 yr, 2 month old male shetland sheepdog, dixon, is 43 lbs. not lying but you have met your match :D
slithisntgone 2 years ago
hold your tounge and say shetland
stinkysnak7 2 years ago
I have a sheltie named Bernie he is 8! I love him to death he barks sooo much though!
calypsochallenge123 2 years ago
i have one called ollie
bonafidetrouble 2 years ago
i have 1 called nelly n shes with me rite now!! wagging her tail
cocoabutter146 2 years ago
Wery beautiful dogs. And they need a lot of training and exersise!
HarvardBoxer 3 years ago
Shetland Sheepdog are mini collie's also known shelties. They are highly intelligent and active and are amazing herding dogs! They are long, thick coated dogs which need regular grooming. They are very smart dogs but don't respond well to harsh treatment. But they will surely love their owners and love to please their human partner!
DogsAreMyBestFriends 3 years ago
so they are great dogs afterall right ?
SelenaLynnHudgens 2 years ago
yes! they are wonderful dogs!! and do well in apt's!
DogsAreMyBestFriends 2 years ago
i got roxie a month ago
she is now 4 months old and she is a sheltie mixed with a smooth collie (maybe more but i dont think so)
kevin12340 3 years ago
awsome!
mollymay95 3 years ago
When I got married, had my son, decided he was old enough for us to have a puppy. I did some research on breeds I liked the looks of and found the Sheltie. So we found some locally who were born in late January and we're picking up our girl - Willow - next Wednesday!
newfoundcottage 3 years ago
I was brought up with shelties, i now have my own place and we decided to get a sheltie as i just couldnt imagine having any other breed. so we got a boy who's sable.. and about 4 months later we got a girl, who's tri! maybe not the best decision cos with them both being puppys they were a bit out of control together! But we love them both so much, an amazing and gorgeous breed, i recommend them to anyone (good with kids too, i have a 3 year old)
zara958 3 years ago
my sheltie died today they put him under to clean his teeth and he went into cardiac arrest he will always be in my heart. I loved him. he was the best dog in the world!
ponypalbud4 3 years ago
I am very sorry for your loss. Try to remember all the good times you had with him and think how fortunate you were to find each other in this world. I am sure your special Sheltie is in a peaceful place.
claromarago 3 years ago
I know how you feel and Im so sorry for you! I lost my sheltie 3 years ago, he was 13 yrs. and had cancer~vet. told me he had a 'cure' & could help him. He died when he was under. I regret that I didnt have him put to sleep, then I could have held him in my arms and been with him to the end. We really loved each other. I can tell you time helps ease the pain. Best wishes to you.
vicki25blue 3 years ago
I love my little Sheltie...best dog I've ever owned! Just a little sweetheart who loves to guard the home when we're away. Loves to take walks. And one of the sweetest "dog smiles" you'll ever see. Pretty face, beautiful coat, love that Sheltie!
RudiGuliani 3 years ago
my Sheltie ,Oliver is the best dog ever i love shelties!!!!!!!!!! Oliver is very big for a Sheltie!1 but he is not a collie
sabina1996 3 years ago
My sheltie died 2 years ago, he was 12, and I have yet to get my heart ready for another dog. This is THE smartest, fastest, most loyal dog I have ever owned. I swear this dog knew what I wanted before I opened my mouth. I have yet to get another one, because I do not want to "compare" the new with the old, as there is no comparison. I lost the best friend of my life, and still to this day, I sometimes forget he is gone. One day when I am strong enough, I will again get a sheltie.
bluewater4ever 3 years ago
omfg IM GONNA GET ONE TOMORROW !!!
skatergrl444 3 years ago
I have an amazing sheltie named Classy. I lost her two days ago, but thankfully I got her back the next day. I didn't realize all I lost till I thought she was gone for good. If anything it made my bond stronger with her. She and shelties all over are the best dog to have, I could never have another breed. I just got a new sheltie named Skywalker. She's a handful, but she's great! Classy and Buttons (a Border Collie) get along great with her! Shetland Sheepdogs forever!!! <333
MrsBloom3 3 years ago
my parents said they'd get me a sheltie if i manage to pull off all A's this semester. i had a sheltie but she died while i was still in high school (i'm in college now). I really loved Taffy, she was a tri-color and the most beautiful dog i've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
demonwolfgoddess666 3 years ago
shelties are the best breed ever. i have a sheltie and she is so cute <3
Bloodylove84 3 years ago 2
I have a 9 month old sheltie, and this vid is completely right about their behavior and the way they look.
sheltielover101 3 years ago
i have a sheltie i love her :)
cak213 3 years ago
Very good video. I must have missed this on AP, so I'm glad it was posted here.
IndianaSheltie 3 years ago
shelties are the truth!
vols8789 3 years ago 3
simply the best kind of dog. No doubts.
lucasz8 3 years ago 7
Full collars means theres a Whole ring of white around the neck like a collar. no full collar means the white is 1/4,2/4,3/4 full of white around the neck... thats the diff..
SGBorderCollies 3 years ago 2
what is the difference between with full collar and without full collar?? =O
lemonadecrazy 3 years ago
i hav a shetland sheepdog he awsome :)
retartedcows 3 years ago 2
What an ass.
Glad you think they are ugly, dont get one...the dog would be smarter than the owner if you did...then again, in YOUR case, so would a beagle ;>)
sheltiemanva 3 years ago 6
That dog would eat you brains out, but judging by your spelling, you don't have any.
starburst219 3 years ago 8
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yuk wot a ugly mut probly jusy like th owner thair is only 1 use 4 this dog a rug in front of th fire place as long as u de flea first !!!!!!!ha tsk tsk
rentafist 3 years ago