Shetland Sheepdog
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A Shetland Sheepdog is a kind of small dog whose ancestors came from the Shetland Islands. Many people call them "Shelties". They are popular pets in many countries. Shelties are a working dog and are used for herding. A Sheltie can have several colors in it's coat. Most shelties are sable and white (brown and white) or tri-color (black, white and tan). Their fur is long and they shed twice a year. Shelties range in size from 13 to 16 inches. Shelties are very energetic dogs that run and bark a lot. They are great with children. Shelties rank in the top ten smartest dogs. They learn new things very quickly and remember them well. Shelties make great family pets as long as you don't mind a dog that barks.