Shetland Sheepdog

playful, intelligent, agile

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Country of origin: Great Britain
Breed group: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs - Group 1 (FCI); Pastoral Group (KC); Herding Group (AKC)

Size: small/medium
Coat: long, harsh, straight, soft undercoat
Colour: black, merle, sable, tricolour
Life expectancy: 12-15 years

Energetic, playful, highly intelligent and robust all-rounder excelling at all sorts of canine sports including agility or obedience.

"Toonie dog" was an old name for the Sheltie based on the Shetland word "toon" (meaning farm), not to be confused with the Canadian two-$ coin.

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