Shetland Sheepdog
A small, sensitive herding dog from the Shetland Islands: bright, devoted and quick to learn.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Klein
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 35–40 cm · Tewe 33–38 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 7–11 kg · Tewe 6–10 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–14 jaar
- Oefening
- 45–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, lank
- Kleure
- Sabel, Driekleur, Bloumerle, Tweekleur, Swart en tan
- Geteel vir
- Oppas van vee, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Verenigde Koninkryk
- FCI
- Groep 1, nr. 88 · Skaap- en beeshonde
Telers op Kuldo
- Kennel Øhavet (Svendborg, Fyn)
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met katte | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 2/5 – Laag |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Maklik om op te lei | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Jagdrif | 3/5 – Matig |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 4/5 – Hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a small dog that loves to train
- enjoy dog sports such as agility
- can offer a calm, gentle household
Dink twee keer as jy …
- need a quiet dog in close quarters
- dislike regular brushing and shedding
- want a bold, outgoing dog with strangers
Versorging
Temperament
Shelties are loyal, gentle and sensitive. They are often shy or reserved with strangers but very affectionate with family. Many are vocal and alert to every sound.
Oefening
Plan for an hour or so a day of walks and play, plus some brain work. Agility, obedience, herding and trick training are popular.
Versorging
Brush the dense double coat several times a week, especially behind the ears and in the trousers. Shedding is heavy at coat changes.
Opleiding
One of the most trainable breeds, responding beautifully to gentle, reward-based methods. Teaching a quiet cue early helps with barking.
Gesondheid
Collie eye anomaly, MDR1 drug sensitivity, hypothyroidism and dermatomyositis are known in Shelties. Breeding dogs are usually eye examined and DNA tested for CEA and MDR1, so ask the breeder for results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Oogondersoek
- Heupe (HD)
DNS-toetse
- CEA
- MDR1
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Shetland Sheepdog was a working dog on the Shetland Islands, where small livestock and harsh conditions favoured compact, hardy animals. Island dogs were later crossed with collie-type dogs and refined on the mainland, giving the elegant small sheepdog seen today.
Shelties are affectionate and closely attuned to their owners, and they excel in obedience and agility. They are often reserved with strangers and quick to sound the alarm with their sharp bark. In a home that gives them company, training and daily activity, they are gentle, adaptable companions.
Het jy geweet?
The breed was briefly registered as the Shetland Collie in Britain until collie breeders objected and the name was changed.