Race dog and Shetland sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog dog breed is native to the Shetland Islands, the northeast coast of Scotland, comes from several crosses in antiquity, with race Yakkin of Ireland, is a miniature Rouge.
The Shetland Islands have a climate with low temperatures, windswept, rocky soil are very poor places where sheep farming is one of the major livelihoods.
The appearance of the Shetland Sheepdog, is beautiful and delicate, but quite the opposite, it is very tough, originated as a sheepdog, and working in adverse conditions.
Today for its beauty, subtlety, and intelligence, has become a companion dog, with very good results in obedience competitions.
Should be taught from childhood, especially not to bark and give much love to be a pet dog. The Shetland Sheepdog is animal who knows the mood of its owner.
You can say it is a medium-sized dog, measuring no more than 35 cm and weighs 8 kg.
These animals will never forget what they learn. Although it is affectionate with the family, is one master dog, and very good companion.
Usually the Shetland Sheepdog, are dogs to walk out on the outside of housing, moving, playing, exercising.
It has a double layer coat, the exterior has long hair and has a longer collar is blue merle, black, tan and white. The inner layer of the hair is short, dense and smooth. No need to care much, with a weekly brushing enough.