October 7, 2020

As the breed name suggests, the Shetland Sheepdog—affectionately known as the “Sheltie”—hails from Shetland. In this Scottish archipelago, they were first developed as quick, intelligent, and versatile herding dogs, flock guardians, and all-purpose farm dogs. The traits the Shetland Sheepdog was bred and valued for have been passed down through generations, and today, the breed […]