DogHerdingHerding

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.

At a Glance

Breed Group

Herding

Size

small

Weight

15-25 lbs

Height

13-16 in

Origin

Scotland

Temperament

PlayfulEnergeticBrightObedientAgile

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Featured Shetland Sheepdog Breeders

Kent Shetland Kennels

Dundee, Scotland

3.6(3)

Coventry Grange Companions

Coventry, England

4.3(1)

Evolution of the Shetland Sheepdog

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCEAncient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCEEarly Domestic

Herding-Type Dogs

~5,000 BCEBreed Group

Shetland Island Farm Collie

~1700sPredecessor

Rough Collie Cross

~1870sPredecessor

Shetland Sheepdog

1909Modern Breed