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Dogs - Shetland
Sheepdog
The Shetland Collie, or Shetland Sheepdog as they are called today, originated in remote
windswept islands off the north coast of
Scotland. "Shelties" were bred to herd sheep. The sheepdogs
stayed with the shepherd in small stone cottages with thatched roofs and thick
walls to keep out the freezing howling wind that blew in off the sea. The dog's thick coat protected him
for snow and sleet. Sheep often wandered off and fell into snowdrifts in the
winter. Good shepherds cared for the sheep and thought nothing of walking miles
to hunt for missing sheep, risking their lives climbing up crags and ravines.
The Shelties rounded the sheep up and guided them into the safety of walled pens
made of rocks. In between snowstorms, and in summer, the sheep wandered over the
hills and found pasture. It was the dogs' job to bring them back when necessary.
Read the origins of dog breeds.
Shetland sheepdogs are petite, dainty dogs with an abundance of long hair especially
on the mane, the chest and the neck, which needs brushing to keep it in order.
Some Shelties bark
incessantly, so maybe not the best breed for a home that is close to
neighbours.
A Shetland sheepdog
is a good-natured dog and easily trained.
They look like a miniature "Lassie." (for Lassie, see rough
collie)
The best-known colours are golden-brown and white, but they can be any
colour.
Height: dogs 37 cm, bitches 35.5 cms at shoulder.
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Shemaur Fair Lady, a Shetland sheepdog puppy, belongs to
Maurice Baker, South Africa |
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| Annabelle, aka Marguerite of Tresta, aged
7 years. She is fully grown. She belongs to Daniela Fricke, South
Africa |
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Excellent Choice All I want
for Mackland, imported from Germany, owned by Nadine Shortland. Her call
name is Q. |
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sheepdogs
were working dogs, they loved their shepherd masters. Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd.
The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. No one takes it from
me: but I lay it down of my own accord."
What sheep is he talking about?
He's talking about you and me!
John chapter 10 verses 11 & 18 |
bearded
collie Border collie
rough collie |
