Shetland Sheepdog
Aussi connue sous le nom: Sheltie
Scotland (Shetland)
- Espérance de vie
- 12-14 a
- Poids
- 5.5-12 kg
- Exercice
- Élevé
Profil de la race
- Taille
- Moyen
- Type de race
- Race pure
- Éducabilité
- Modéré
- Toilettage
- Modéré
- Adapté aux allergies
- Non
- Foyer
- Besoin d'espace
- Eau
- Aime
- Idéal pour
- Un peu d'expérience
- Poids du mâle
- 6-12 kg
- Poids de la femelle
- 5.5-11 kg
- Tempérament
- Alert, Loyal, Trainable
Description
Shelties are bright, sensitive souls, deeply attuned to their people. Life with them is a constant conversation of soft gazes and subtle nudges, as they thrive on closeness and participation in daily routines. Their intelligence is remarkable, often leading to a penchant for "helping" with household tasks, like herding stray socks or organizing toys. Though gentle and affectionate with their family, their herding instincts mean they can be reserved with strangers, preferring to observe from a watchful distance. They flourish with consistent mental enrichment and opportunities to "work," even if that work is just mastering a new trick. Expect a devoted, vocal companion who expresses opinions with barks and playful wiggles.
Santé
Problèmes fréquents
- Eye disorders
- Hip dysplasia
- Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
- MDR1 sensitivity
Examens recommandés
- Hips (OFA/FCI)
- Eye exam (CAER)
- MDR1 DNA test
- CEA/eye exam (CAER)
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