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Elegant herding dog resembling a miniature Collie. Highly intelligent and trainable. Devoted to family.
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It was formally recognized by the Kennel Club in 1909. It was originally called the Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy amongst Rough Collie breeders of the time, so the name was changed. It is a small dog, clever, vocal, willing to please, and trustworthy.
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Origem
Scotland (Shetland Islands)
Expectativa de vida
12-14 years
Tamanho
Height 33-41cm / Weight 6-12kg
Temperatura
15〜26℃
High-quality medium-breed food. Two meals per day.
Extremely intelligent and loyal. Sensitive and highly attuned to owner's emotions.
60+ min of exercise daily. Enjoys agility, obedience, and training activities.
Thick double coat with heavy seasonal shedding. Brush 3-4 times weekly.
United Kingdom (Shetland Islands)
Watch for Collie eye anomaly and hypothyroidism. Possible MDR1 drug sensitivity.
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Shetland Sheepdog é 15〜26℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Shetland Sheepdog é 12-14 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Shetland Sheepdog normalmente atinge Height 33-41cm / Weight 6-12kg quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Shetland Sheepdog se alimenta de: High-quality medium-breed food. Two meals per day.. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Shetland Sheepdog varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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