The Shetland Sheepdog is native to Scotland and is named Shetland sheepdog, or Shetland for short, due to its place of origin. In ancient times, the Shetland Sheepdog was a very good shepherd dog. It was cold-resistant, had good physical strength, had a broad field of vision, was loyal, intelligent, reliable, and had a wide range of uses. The Shetland Sheepdog has a history of more than a hundred years and is one of the most popular dog breeds in Japan. It is mainly distributed in the United Kingdom and North America. There are many families raising Shetland. Whenever you take a walk in the community, you will see several Shetland being led for a walk by their respective owners. The Shetland looks very similar to the Scottish Sheepdog, but is slightly smaller than the Scottish Shepherd. She has a cheerful and intelligent personality and a beautiful and fashionable appearance, so she is loved by many people. Of course, if you want to start raising a healthy Shetland, the first step is to know how to choose a healthy Shetland.

Shetland Sheepdog

The first step is to understand the relevant knowledge of Shetland. Whether it is from Baidu or consulting with experienced friends. Before planning to raise a Shetland, you must have a comprehensive understanding of this kind of dog. See if you are suitable for raising a Shetland, and learn more about the knowledge and methods of raising a pet dog. Determine whether you can do the daily maintenance tasks for your dog, such as combing your dog's hair every day, brushing your teeth and bathing regularly, etc. If you are not sure that you can persist, then don’t blindly start raising Shetland.

The second step is, if you decide to raise a Shetland, then after understanding the relevant knowledge and maintenance knowledge of the dog. It is necessary to start to understand the market situation of dog sales. You must first select a few Shetland breeding bases with good reputation and guaranteed quality (or professional home breeding). After comparison, choose the most suitable and guaranteed breeding base, and choose a healthy and favorite Shetland. Note that if you don’t know much about the dog market, you can ask an experienced dog friend to accompany you when selecting.

It is worth noting that you should choose healthy and high-quality Shetland. Parents also need to have a detailed understanding of the characteristics of this kind of dog. For example, what does a standard Shetland look like and what are its personality characteristics? When selecting, in addition to seeing whether the dog's appearance meets the standards, you must also determine whether the dog is healthy. In this way, you can touch Shetland's body with your hands and observe its excrement to see if the dog is alert to changes in the outside world. You can also tempt Shetland with delicious food to see its reaction to things (changes). Then choose healthy and high-quality Shetland to take home.