What about them? Tell me, I'm getting one really soon, like on the 30th.
2006-08-03 12:32:27 · 6 answers · asked by keℓsey<3 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
With their thick coats they HATE the heat and water. If you've had dreams about your Sheltie being a water jumper dog on ESPN you can certainly forget about those. Plus they can get some good heat exhaustion in the hot weather so make sure they stay hydrated. If you hear any panting get the dog water very soon.
And if you're getting a puppy it'll be really shy the first day or so, then it'll get used to things. It'll go through some crazy antics like my own Sheltie, he tries to bark at fireworks and thunder, he hates basketballs with a passion and he hate loud car noises like squeaky brakes and motors (God forbid the mailman should go by at full speed or UPS, there's a stop sign at the end of our street right by our property). He'll also nip at your legs or loose leg wear since that was how they were bread, they did that with sheep to get their attention.
And of course while the puppy is young don't be suprised to wake up one morning with a German Shepard sized dog compared to the bulldog you put to bed. I noticed massive gains in body lenght, width and weight all over the course of a few weeks.
And even when they might seem a little odd they'll really make great pets!
2006-08-03 12:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by I want my *old* MTV 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shetland SHeepdogs, aka Sheltie's are actually not that large. you can check them out at the AKC website.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/shetland_sheepdog/index.cfm
The Shetland Sheepdog should stand between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder.
Temperament
The Shetland Sheepdog is intensely loyal, affectionate, and responsive to his owner. However, he may be reserved toward strangers but not to the point of showing fear or cringing in the ring. Faults-- Shyness, timidity, or nervousness. Stubbornness, snappiness, or ill temper.
2006-08-03 19:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Pro_Dog_Trainer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like many herding breeds they are not adverse to a little barking... or a lot. Other than that and the coat care uslly good dogs
2006-08-03 21:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY ARE A MINI SIZE OF A COLLIE...THEY CAN GET HARD HEADED AT TIMES AND ARE ALITTLE HARDER TO TRAIN...THEY NEED TO BE KEPT BUSY MOST OF THE TIME...THEY ARE A PRETTY DOG AND GREAT HERDING DOGS...BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO SHOW HIM YOUR THE BOSS NOT HIM...THEY DO MAKE A GOOD PET...
CLOWMY
2006-08-03 19:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-03 19:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of coat work. Large dogs, obviously ^_^ good luck! i think they are adorable dogs...jsut too big for all the little children around...also, they need alot of exercise...good luck again!
2006-08-03 19:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Ally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋