Agreatdog, Iowa Breeders of Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) Puppies For Sale
Placing Iowa Born AKC Sheltie Puppies for sale throughout the US.
Celebrating 32 years 1979-2011
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Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
The Shetland Sheepdog, like the Collie, traces to the Border Collie of Scotland, which, transported to the Shetland Islands and crossed with small, intelligent, longhaired breeds, was reduced to miniature proportions. Subsequently crosses were made from time to time with Collies. This breed now bears the same relationship in size and general appearance to the Rough Collie as the Shetland Pony does to some of the larger breeds of horses. Although the resemblance between the Shetland Sheepdog and the Rough Collie is marked, there are differences which may be noted. The Shetland Sheepdog is a small, alert, rough-coated, longhaired working dog. He must be sound, agile and sturdy. They are a herding dog and very family orientated. (Source AKC Breed Standard)
Shelties are available in many unique colors. They are one of the few breeds that have a merle color gene, that allows breeding for many special and rare colors.
The color of a Sheltie in no way affects it's temperament or ability to be a wonderful, loyal companion/family dog. For an explaination of colors, please view Sheltie Colors
To ensure that all our animals all receive extraordinary care, we are Licensed and Inspected by the Iowa Dept of Agriculture, the American Kennel Club and Fredericksburg Vet Service (Supervising Vet).
All of our puppies have a microchip ID for identification and to determine origin. We will always take back any of our puppies if ever unwanted or abandoned, no questions asked.
**NO CAGE facility (animals not housed in cages). Cages are used for training and transportation only. **NO KILL facility (unwanted Dogs are either cared for and raised or adopted out as Special Needs Dogs)
Agreatdog does not wholesale puppies or sell to Pet Stores. Please do not ask us to compromise this policy.
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