In a nutshell:
Small, long-haired dog with a busy attitude to life.
 Known
as: Sheltie
Description:
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small long-haired working dog. He must be sound, agile and
sturdy. The expression should be alert, gentle, intelligent and questioning. You can
wear their coats, if you can find someone to spin the brushings for you. There is a colour
for everyone, sables ranging from pale gold to dark shaded, tri-colour and blue merle, all
with varying amounts of white, or black and white.
Temperament:
They are loyal and affectionate with their owners, a sheltie with the classic temperament
can be a bit standoffish with strangers but not unfriendly.
Advantages as an
agility dog:
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They learn quickly
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They love to work
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They can be very fast
Disadvantages as an
agility dog:
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Size can be difficult to predict with
some puppies. What was bought to be a mini dog, could grow into a midi. A few end
up over 17 ins.
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Some believe that their mouths need to
work in unison with their legs, so the faster they run, the louder they shout about it!
Rating out of
10: 10/10 They are cute, fast, and love to work!
 Examples
of dogs that have done well in agility: There are several but the
first to come to mind are, in GB are
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Louise Saunders’ Torriglen Taking
Steps, the first winner of a Mini agility CC
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Shirley Turner’s Myndoc Simply Teena
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Chris Moody’s Teddy A Go Go
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Dave Sweeney’s Peartbrook Dark Dreamer
In USA their Mini World Agility Team
last year was well represented by Shelties.
What's it like
to live with as a pet: They are noisy, excitable, but great fun.
They will join in with everything you do, whether you want them to or not!
Would you buy
another one for agility? Always!
Source: Becky Parks & Bernadette Olsson
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