The Shetland is said to be descended from (rough)collies brought to the islands and crossed with the yakkin, a small island dog now no longer recognised, but by 1700 the breed was completely developed. It has been described as 'an excellent collie seen through reverse binoculars' And to a certain extent this still fits the breed today. This is a livelydog and affectionate with the family. He is intelligent and capable of hard work though sometimes lacks confidence at a new task. Head is conical, eyes almond-shaped, ears semierect. The tail should reach the hock in repose. It's coat is rough with a soft undercoat; it is abundant, especially at the neck.
Colours are tricolours (black,bright chestnut and white) fawn, blue merle black and white.
Club Name | Contact | Phone number | Homepage | |
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English Shetland Sheepdog Club | Mrs B Gibbens | 0181 310 3565 | yes | yes |
Scottish Shetland Sheepdog Club | Mrs M Anderson | 01294 311447 | ? | ? |
Shetland Sheepdog Club of Wales | Mrs V Dyer | 01452 720594 | ? | ? |
Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern Ireland |
Mr A Morrison | 01232 825774 | ? | ? |
Size | Active | Temperament | Kennel | Training | Grooming | Problems | D. 37cms = 14''½" B. 36 cms = 14" | Very | Good | Yes | Easy | Daily | yes |
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Affix | Breeder | Telephone | Area | Homepage | |
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BALIDORN | Margaret Botham | 0044(0)1248 852029 | North Wales | yes | yes |
ROSBHAN | Mrs J Sterling | 0044(0)1592 630172 | Glenrothes | ? | ? |
TORRIGLEN | Louise Saunders | 0044(0)1738 551190 | Scone | No | No |
SOMMERVILLE | Mr M Ewing | 0044(0)1292 560461 | Dalrymple | No | No |
KAMARLEE | Tony & Audrey Bridge | 0044(0)1727 872237 | St Albans | yes | yes |
DEGALLO | Mr H M Scott | 0044(0)1334 643485 | Cupar | no | no |
CROFTDANE | Terry and Marion Crofton | 0044(0)07870918807 | West Sussex | yes | yes |
EVALDOS | Lyn Smith | 0044(0)23 8089 4817 | Hampshire | yes | yes |
Name | Picture | Owner | Telephone | Area | Homepage | |
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Affix or owner | Contact | Telephone | Area | Homepage | |
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CASTLEROSE | ? | ? | ? | ? | yes |
BALIDORN | ? | ? | ? | ? | yes |
Collienet.com | ? | n/a | UK | yes | yes |
History,Genetics,Bloodlines | Bowling | n/a | USA | yes | yes |
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For pictures of the top dogs in Scotland by Michael Trafford
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