Breed Description

Shetland Sheepdogs offer outstanding companionship and are Gentle, sensitive, loyal and dainty. The Shetland Sheepdog is considered one to the smartest breeds, in fact, so smart these dogs are so smart that many consider them to be as close to humans intelligence as possible in the K9 Species. Loyal to all members of the family, however, children can pose a problem. Shelties are suspicious and can be wary of children, that said, they will tolerate them as long as they are raised alongside them. Shelties also do not take well to strangers, letting very little if any approach or touch them, they can be known to bark excessively. They are a good guard dog but socialisation as a puppy is a must and raising in a house with companionship is preferred to get the best from this breed. Due to its herding nature, if allowed near a road, the Shetland Sheepdog may be inclined to chase a care or anything that may be blown down the road or pavements. Shelties are considered a great companion for elderly because of its natural kindness, the male of the breed is said to be far more affectionate than the female.