Origin and use: From the Shetland Isles of Scotland where they were used to herd the flocks and guard the house.
Height: 33 to 41 cm
Weight: not specified
Temperament: intelligent, affectionate, gentle, not friendly with everybody, good watch-dog
Useful information: Thorough grooming twice a week will prevent the dense undercoat from coming out in handfuls when shedding. This is one of the few working dogs that easily adapts to living in a town-house but it still needs a fair amount of exercise.

Breed clubs:
Shetland Sheepdog Club. PO Box 3901, Halfway House, 1685
Secretary Tel. 011 464 1395.

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Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.