Shetland Sheepdog, also known as: Shetland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog, originated in Scotland, referred to as Shetland (Shetland). The Shetland Sheepdog has a very long history, dating back more than a hundred years. This dog breed is very popular in Japan and is now mainly distributed in the United Kingdom and North America. As for the origin of the Shetland Sheepdog, some people speculate that it was a cross between the Scottish Collie and the Spitz; others believe that the Shetland Sheepdog originated from the King Charles Spaniel.

1. Shetland Sheepdog-Advantages and Disadvantages

The Shetland Sheepdog is very intelligent, highly adaptable and friendly to people, and is known as "the best medium-sized pet dog". Very loyal to their master, easy to train, and able to make friends with others. The best thing is that Shetland Sheepdogs don’t shed easily. Although their coats are long, they are easy to care for. Breeders say that Shetland Sheepdogs will still look beautiful even if they never go to a beauty salon. The Shetland Sheepdog likes to bark when it is happy, and sometimes has a little temper and is unwilling to listen to its owner.

2. Shetland Sheepdog-morphological characteristics

(1) Appearance characteristics

The mouth of the Shetland Sheepdog is relatively tapered and tapered; the ears are already semi-erect in the puppy stage. The ears are relatively small and will turn back when excited. The ears will stand upright when alert. Normally, the ears droop slightly. The eyes are almond-shaped and black or brown in color. Height is generally between 33-41cm and weight is 6-10kg. The entire body frame is very slender, but the muscles are particularly developed, which is good for running. The proportions of the entire body are perfect.

(2) Coat characteristics

The coat of the Shetland Sheepdog is relatively long but easy to care for. It has a double coat, with the outer coat being longer and rough to the touch, and the inner coat being down and feathered, very soft to the touch. Coat colors include: tawny + white, yellow + white + black or white + black. Generally, the Shetland Sheepdog has a ring of white hair around its neck, its limbs are also covered in white hair, and the rest of the dog has a tawny coat.

(3)Characteristics

The Shetland Sheepdog is smart, reliable, loyal, noble, elegant, calm, gorgeous, alert, playful and considerate. It is very loyal and friendly to its owner, and is also respectful to strangers and will not make any noise. Able to adapt to new living environment quickly, and sociable, able to make new friends in the shortest time.

3. Shetland Sheepdog-Raising Method

(1) Food nutrition

The Shetland Sheepdog’s food must first consider meeting the needs of protein, fat and carbohydrates, and then appropriately supplement vitamins and inorganic salts. Generally, the main food is dog food, but the brand of dog food should be changed frequently. Do not use the same brand all the time.brand to avoid causing anorexia. Secondly, the owner can provide the dog with some fresh vegetables, meat, bones, etc. appropriately. It is also extremely important to provide your dog with sufficient drinking water. Adequate drinking water can prevent diseases and promote the dog's metabolism.

(2)Coat care

Although the coat of the Shetland Sheepdog is long, it is easy to care for. Because of its graceful and luxurious appearance, it was once called the "Queen of Dogs." Therefore, owners should take good care of their dog’s coat to keep their dog looking cool at all times. First of all, the owner should bathe him at least 1-2 times a month to remove bacteria and parasites hidden in his coat. Frequently use a comb to comb its hair to stimulate metabolism.

(3) Reasonable exercise

The Shetland Sheepdog does not exercise much. The owner does not need to let it run a lot, but proper exercise is still indispensable. For example: take a leisurely walk in the morning and evening, take Shetland for a walk. This can not only keep the Shetland Sheepdog lively but also promote the relationship between the owner and the dog.

(4) Disease prevention

For dogs, illness is a common occurrence, especially during the change of seasons. It is very necessary for owners to take preventive measures. First of all, the owner should help clean the body and not let bacteria grow unchecked in the dog's coat (1-2 times a month is enough). Bathing too many times is not good and can easily make the dog sick. Secondly, the food the owner gives to the dog must be clean and fresh, especially meat. Do not give it to the dog if it is spoiled, rotten or has a peculiar smell. Finally, the owner can take the dog for vaccination once a day.

4. Shetland Sheepdog-Training Method

(1) Patiently imitate

The Shetland Sheepdog is a very well-trained dog breed. It is extremely obedient to its owner and follows its owner's example. Therefore, the owner can train it to do some tricks to make Shetland more attractive. This kind of training requires the dog to imitate your movements through the owner's own body expression. This method is very effective. Training that helps Shetland worship its owner and imitate it can often achieve the desired results the fastest. But this kind of training requires a lot of patience from the owners, because imitation is a repetitive process and cannot be done in one go.

(2) Encouragement method

Shetland Sheepdogs are generally loved for their intelligence and willingness to obey orders. Therefore, when training, praise for dogs is often ignored, and dogs are very eager to get approval from their owners. Therefore, the owner can appropriately praise and encourage him during training to stimulate his desire to train.

(3) Food induction method

Shetland Sheepdogs, like children, are greedy and playful. The owner can use the dog's desire for food to induce him to train, which can get twice the result with half the effort. This trainingThe best training time is 20 minutes before the dog eats.

5. How much does a Shetland Sheepdog cost?

The price of Shetland Sheepdog is much cheaper than that of Samoyed. A puppy of about four months old costs about 1,200-2,000. The price of an adult dog aged 1-2 years is around 2000-3500. If the Shetland Sheepdog has a pedigree certification certificate, the price may be more than 4,000 yuan.

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