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Shetland Sheepdog — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

Home BreedsShetland Sheepdog

DogHerding

Shetland Sheepdog

Bright and energetic miniature herding dog with a beautiful mane. Excels in obedience and agility.

smallSize

12-14 yearsLife Span

15-25 lbsWeight

ScotlandOrigin

About

Bright and energetic miniature herding dog with a beautiful mane. Excels in obedience and agility.

Temperament

PlayfulEnergeticBrightObedientAgile

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Shetland Sheepdog

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Herding-Type Dogs

~5,000 BCE

Breed Group

Shetland Island Farm Collie

~1700s

Predecessor

Rough Collie Cross

~1870s

Predecessor

Shetland Sheepdog

1909

Modern Breed

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