Shelties

Question 1

What is the official name for the dog breed commonly called a 'Sheltie'?

Accepted Answer

Shetland Sheepdog

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Scottish Shepherd

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Highland Collie

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Miniature Border Collie

Question 2

Which characteristic is NOT typical of a well-bred Shetland Sheepdog's temperament?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive toward strangers

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Highly intelligent and trainable

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Loyal and devoted to family

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Alert and responsive watchdog

Question 3

What herding behavior might a Shetland Sheepdog display even as a family pet?

Accepted Answer

Nipping at heels of children or other pets

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Refusing to come when called outdoors

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Sleeping only in elevated locations

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Barking exclusively at rectangular objects

Question 4

What is the typical weight range for an adult Shetland Sheepdog?

Accepted Answer

15-25 pounds

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30-40 pounds

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8-12 pounds

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45-55 pounds

Question 5

Which coat color is NOT recognized in the Shetland Sheepdog breed standard?

Accepted Answer

Solid black

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Blue merle

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Sable and white

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Tri-color

Question 6

What was the primary purpose of Shetland Sheepdogs on the Shetland Islands?

Accepted Answer

Herding small livestock and protecting crops

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Pulling fishing nets from boats

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Hunting Arctic foxes

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Guarding Viking treasure

Question 7

Which health condition are Shetland Sheepdogs particularly prone to due to their genetic makeup?

Accepted Answer

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

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Hip dysplasia

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Bloat

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Diabetes

Question 8

What is the distinctive feature of a Sheltie's tail carriage when the dog is alert or excited?

Accepted Answer

Carried over the back in a curve

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Held straight out horizontally

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Tucked between the legs

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Wagging in figure-eight patterns

Question 9

Which training challenge is most commonly associated with Shetland Sheepdogs?

Accepted Answer

Excessive barking

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Food aggression

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Refusing to come when called

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Destructive chewing

Question 10

In dog shows, what is the ideal height range for a Shetland Sheepdog according to most breed standards?

Accepted Answer

13-16 inches at the shoulder

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18-22 inches at the shoulder

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10-12 inches at the shoulder

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16-20 inches at the shoulder