iDog Breed Number: CB216
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000216
Original: United Kingdom (Scotland)
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; Shelties enjoy a good run; tap into their herding heritage with tasked-based exercise
Good With Children: Yes
Good with other Dogs: Yes
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Eager To Please
Height: 33-40.6 cm
Weight: 6.8-11.3 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Barking Level: Likes To Be Vocal
History:
Web Source Name: Shetland Sheepdog
from AKC
Other Name: Shetland Collie (obsolete);Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete);Toonie dog (obsolete)
Common Name: Sheltie
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Collie eye anomaly | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Corneal dystrophy | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Cryptorchidism | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Deafness | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Dermatomyositis | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Dermatomyositis | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Hemophilia B | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Hip dysplasia | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hypothyroidism | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Microphthalmia | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Patent ductus arteriosus | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| von Willebrand's disease | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| colour dilution alopecia | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Idiopathic epilepsy | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Lupus erythematosus (systemic, cutaneous/discoid) | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Atopy | OMIA: | ||
| Atopic dermatitis | OMIA: | ||
| Glaucoma | OMIA: | ||
| Lens luxation | OMIA: | ||
| Persistent pupillary membrane | OMIA: | ||
| Retinal detachment | OMIA: | ||
| Retinal dysplasia | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)