There are many reasons why someone may think it’s a good idea to shave their Sheltie. It may seem to make sense that in the heat of the summer shaving your dog’s fur could help them feel cooler. It may also seem like grooming could be a lot easier if you remove all the hair, … Read more
You’re out for a nice walk in the park enjoying some sunshine when you look down and notice your sweet Shetland Sheepdog chowing down on some not-so-scrumptious grub. It might be rocks, grass, sticks, or even worse poop. Sound familiar? Seeing your fur baby scarf something considered inedible can be very alarming. It can make … Read more
Does your Shetland Sheepdog follow you everywhere? To the bathroom, to the kitchen, to the yard, to work…… Ok well maybe not to work, but they may be a bit upset when you have to leave them to go somewhere. I was a little surprised to hear how much owners were talking about their Sheltie … Read more
Those beautiful beady black eyes! When they look at you it seems as if they are staring into the very depths of your soul! Are they judging you, are they trying to tell you the secrets to their universe? What are they trying to communicate? Your Shetland Sheepdog will stare at you as a way … Read more
If you are a new proud owner of a Shetland Sheepdog puppy you may think and wonder how can this little puppy be so full of life and energy one minute, and then completely asleep and dead to the world the next. You may wonder what is a normal amount of sleep for your puppy … Read more
One of the most expressive parts of our pups is their tails. Their long fluffy tail is an extension of their personalities giving us clues into what they are feeling and thinking. It’s interesting to me that tails can look so different from dog to dog even within the same breed. This can sometimes make … Read more
If you have a Shetland Sheepdog then most likely they are the center of your universe and your best friend! Their unconditional love and affection are what we live for. When they look at us with those puppy dog eyes we melt and are ready to give them whatever their heart desires. But when does … Read more
In my opinion, Shelties have one of the most adorable faces of all dog breeds. Their little tipped ears give them a soft melting expression unique to this breed! Shelties’ ears should tip forward at about 1/4 of the way down leaving the other 3/4 of the ears standing upright. This creates a bit of … Read more
Having a double-coated dog can come with some specific challenges. Shedding is definitely one of them. Shetland Sheepdogs have a beautiful coat of hair with a variety of gorgeous colors, but at times it can feel like you have more than one Sheltie roaming around your house with the amount of hair that they shed! … Read more