im planing on getting a sheltie(blue-merle) but i have heared that they are dogs that need much extercise.. im moving to an apartment soon, but im willing to give it a long walk everyday, and on weekends im planing to go back to my house( outside the suburbs) to let it run free. is it possible to have a sheltie in an apartment, with lots of exercise each day?
2007-08-04 03:19:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi Honey. Shelties are one of the top breeds of pups that are SUPER INTELLIGENT.
I've read the answers people have posted here and yes they do tend to bark alot....IF NOT TRAINED. If you teach them to "Shush" and go easy...they learn to be quiet.
I presently have 4 Shelties (ages 1 yr, 2 x 2 years, & 5 year old). The brother and sister I have...age 2 years....one is a barker the other is quiet and only barks when she wants to play. The brother is SUPER INTELLIGENT and thinks he needs to "herd" all the others. LOL Is is just adorable and I would take his barking any day of the week, in an appt or a house (we live in a house)....over any other breed. They are so devoted to their owners and so BEAUTIFUL.
You mention to "let him/her run free on the weekends". Since shelties will chase, in an attempt to herd, ANYTHING THAT MOVES....letting a Sheltie would not be wise, UNLESS IT IS IN A TOTALLY FENCED IN AREA. They have been know to be killed by being hit by cars, by well intended owners to give them lots of freedom. This is the most danagerous part of being a Sheltie owner. YOU MUST keep them in a fenced in yard and then they can run free.
As for your appartment....I too have owned one in an appartment and when I went to work, he would cry (howl) and yes some neighbors complained at first. I went to each of them and introduced my Shetlie to them. They fell in LOVE with the pup & I never had any problems. Beause they are so friendly (if raised properly...they will never try out shy). So give them lots of EARLY SOCIALIZATION and your "Blue-Merle" will be such a delight.
Walk him/her in the morning for no less than 20-30 minutes. Actually jogging would be more like it. LOL
Walk him/her again for around 30-45 minutes in the evening so they have plenty to use up all that talent...then roll the ball, play fetch, chase etc in your appt. with your pup and he/she will be more than content.
Teach them plenty and they will give you years of comfort, joy and so much love...you will wonder how you ever lived without them. Many blessings, Patti
Mom to 4 Shelties & 4 Indoor Kitties & 2 Teenagers. :-)
2007-08-04 05:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Patti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shetland Sheepdogs are hands down the smartest dogs because they're "do-ers", they need a job or something to keep them busy. I don't think a long walk will be good enough for your doggie 5 days out of the week. I would consider taking him to a pet day care center that allows him to stay active and happy during the day. If you keep him at home all day, not even a long walk or run will make him happy when you leave again the next day. He might become destructive and do damage in your apartment.
2007-08-04 03:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by trinrico 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelties are herding dogs - meaning they need a lot of exercise. They're also happiest when they have a job to do, at the very least, obedience or agility to exercise their minds. This is also a breed that requires intense socialization because a lot of them have problems being very timid. In addition to that, they're not suitable for apartment living because they bark - a lot. Definitely not a good choice for an apartment.
2007-08-04 03:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The biggest problem with Shelties and apartments is the BARKING!!!!! Shelties are barkers and this could be a problem with the neighbors. I have known people that owned a house that moved because the Shelties barking was disturbing!!!!!!
They also tend to be nervous.
2007-08-04 03:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
we've basically ever had one sheltie, she did certainly chase cats (we've in no way owned a cat ourselves) yet not with any malicious motive. Cats do in comparison to being chased! We in no way did get her out of that habit - which may be a mirrored image upon us i think. those are stunning little canine nevertheless and you do not see that many around in recent times. earlier you detect a breeder and fall in love with a domestic dog please DO word that this could be a extreme maintainance breed. Their coat is very profuse and needs distinctive grooming on a conventional foundation - a missed coat on a sheltie is a tragic sight! not each and every person the two has the spare time to do this, or needs to spend their spare time doing it!
2016-11-11 04:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by olli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible but make sure you keep up with the walks. Either crate her when you're not there or make sure she has enough toys to entertain her. They are very intelligent dogs and will get into mischief. Enjoy your new dog
2007-08-04 03:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by Clueless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋