tell me all u know about : SHETLAND SHEEPDOG?

Question

I heard somewhere that their HEAVY shedders, i was wondering if this is true....theres this brown one i like and im just wondering if their shedding is seriously bad and how to help it shed less........and also if their easy to train......THANKS

Answer 1

One of my roomates had one while I lived with her at one point.. Very sweet little dog. Considering how much fur they have, it didn't shed that bad.. The beagle/basset mix I have now sheds far worse.

If you use a comb/brush made for brushing out the undercoat weekly, and use a standard brush for daily grooming there should be very little problem as long as they are getting the nutrients they need.

The only problem I noticed (and have found in research as well) is that even a sheltie that was raised with kids.. and never had a problem with children in the past may get nippy as it gets older.. my roomate's dog was great with adults, well mannared.. but because his hearing and sight were going the actions and noises of the children made him nervous..and he would nip.. (not attack) He was also like13 yrs old when he started doing it.. so it's not that big a consideration.

Answer 2

It's always good to check out all the characteristics of a breed before taking home a new puppy. Besides shedding, how much exercise will the dog need? How active are they? etc.

I usually check out AKC's website to find out all I can about a dog I'm interested in to be sure we will be a good home for the pup, and the pup will fit in with our family and lifestyle. That said....

The coat is easier to care for than you might expect. Regular brushing is important. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder. The dense undercoat is shed twice a year: in the spring and fall. Bathe or dry shampoo only when absolutely necessary.

The Shetland Sheepdog is intensely loyal, affectionate, and responsive to his owner. However, he may be reserved toward strangers.

An outstanding companion dog. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey. Shelties are loving, loyal, and affectionate with their family, but are naturally aloof with strangers and might not appreciate being petted by someone they do not know; for this reason Shelties must be socialized extensively.

Answer 3

HIGH drive dogs! Not a lap dog and needs a lot of exercise. These are a herding breed and don't do well just sitting around the house. They need more than just a walk in the park. They are smart, but can learn bad behaviors just as fast as the good ones. They need to have both their mind and body exercised daily. They need a job. You can herd, do flyball, agility, obedience or rally with them.

I have met a lot of shy ones who did have proper socialization. It's more of the breed. They can also learn some bad habits.

They have an under coat and that's mainly why they shed so much. The only way you can help them shed less is to brush them regularily and feed them a good diet. Shaving them can ruin their coat.

Answer 4

The Sheltie is a buys little dog that likes to do stuff! They are very clever at obedience and agility. Being that they are sheepdogs, they also like to round people up which can become a compulsion if not managed properly.

They have a double coat. A dense wooly undercoat which needs to be brushed out quite regularly and a more waterproof top coat. These little dogs need regular grooming to stay matt free. And yes, with all that coat, they do shed

Answer 5

Yes they shed they shed a lot, I have never met a sheltie that didn't leave at least a handful of shed fur in the tub

To get them to shed less see if you can find a groomer near you that preforms the shedless bath, they may call it furminator, just call and ask. The place I worked did at least one a week every summer, it works wonderful. Its a bit more expensive than a regular bath but it's worth it. All the dead fur comes off at the groomer's not in your house. Or you can just get him shaved, the shorter the hair the less noticeable the shedding.

As for training it depends on the dog and the trainer

Answer 6

My shelties don't shed as much as I thought they would, except twice a year for my b*tches and once a year generally for my dogs. This is when they blow their coat. This means they lose most of their undercoat, but it does grow back. Shelties need a good brushing preferably once a week to get out all the undercoat that is shedding, more while they are blowing their coats. If you keep them brushed the shedding isn't that bad. You need to watch behind their ears and on the back of their hind legs, this is where most the matting tends to happen. Shelties have been the easiest dogs I have ever had to train. Most the time I tell them no once and they don't do it again. It took me five minutes and half a hot dog to teach one of my girls to sit, lay, and roll over.

Answer 7

I have three shelties. I think shelties are loyal, intelligent and love to talk. They are excellent watch dogs. I house train and leash train them pretty fast. Also, they are good at obedience and agility. Regarding the shedding issue, it depends on the dogs. All three of mine do not shed heavily. The worst time they shed is when they change from puppy coat to adult coat. When they shed, you give them a warm bath once a week to eliminate the dead coat.

Answer 8

Beautiful dogs, highly energetic, a bit stubborn.