{"id":211,"date":"2019-07-07T19:41:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-07T19:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/?page_id=211"},"modified":"2019-07-19T04:00:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T04:00:58","slug":"all-about-shelties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/about-shelties\/all-about-shelties\/","title":{"rendered":"About Your Sheltie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PICT0038_PP2_400x300_q80.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PICT0038_PP2_400x300_q80.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PICT0038_PP2_400x300_q80-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSCA&#8217;s mission is to promote, sustain, and improve the Shetland Sheepdog breed.  The Sheltie is among the more &#8220;interactive&#8221; dog breeds, and if you already have one in your family, then you already know how wonderful they can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering bringing a Sheltie into your family, the information available in the below links will help you make an informed choice. You will find that Shelties are among the most versatile of breeds, active and athletic, great with children and other animals (including cats, by the way), graceful, playful, and super smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The links below provide information on a variety of topics which may be helpful whether you have a Sheltie or might be thinking about getting one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<p><strong>General Sheltie Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-1062\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?reload=9&amp;v=PWxhUiRjWNI\" title=\"A great video from the AKC introducing the Shetland Sheepdog breed.\" target=\"_blank\" >Meet the Shetland Sheepdog<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-843\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >American Shetland Sheepdog Association (ASSA)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-845\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shetland_Sheepdog\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Wikipedia Shetland Sheepdog Page<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-847\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org\/2016\/07\/07\/is-the-sheltie-right-for-you\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Is a Sheltie Right for You?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-849\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org\/akc-standard\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >AKC Sheltie Standard<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-852\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org\/sheltie-colors\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >What color is my Sheltie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-854\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org\/member-clubs\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Shetland Sheepdog Clubs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-856\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/breeder-referral\/\" title=\"\">SSCA Breeder Referral Page<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-859\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sheltienation.com\/breeding-shelties\/should-i-breed-my-sheltie\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Thinking of breeding your Sheltie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-861\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.echowyn.com\/lotslinks.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Echowyn Shelties Links Page (links to lots of great info)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><strong>Sheltie History<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-863\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bowlingsite.mcf.com\/SSlinks.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Sue Bowling\u2019s Sheltie History and Bloodlines<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-865\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/notable-shelties\/\" title=\"\">Notable Shelties<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-867\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.poconoshelties.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Pocono Kennels Tribute Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><strong>Working With Your Sheltie<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-869\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/conformation-showing\/\" title=\"\">Conformation Showing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-871\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/performance-and-training\/\" title=\"\">Performance and Training<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-873\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/therapy-and-assistance\/\" title=\"\">Shelties as Therapy Dogs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><strong>Sheltie Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-875\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/sheltie-puppy-vs-toy-ball\/\" title=\"\">Sheltie Puppy vs Toy Ball<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-877\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/sheltie-vs-kitty\/\" title=\"\">Sheltie versus kitty!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-879\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/taz-the-amazing-sheltie\/\" title=\"\">Taz the Amazing Sheltie<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-881\"><a href=\"\/ssca\/sheltie-meets-sheep\/\" title=\"\">Sheltie Meets Sheep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.8701%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<p><strong>Taking Care of Your Sheltie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Feeding:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-883\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.midflsheltierescue.com\/sheltie-health\/nutrition\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Sheltie Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-885\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arfcoop.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Austin Raw Feeders Coop<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-887\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auntjeni.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Aunt Jeni\u2019s Home Made<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><em>Grooming:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-889\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheltieplanet.com\/how-to-groom-a-shetland-sheepdog.php\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >How to Groom a Sheltie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><em>Sheltie Health:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-891\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/nutrition\/evr_multi_long_term_effects_of_obesity_on_pets\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Obesity Related Health Problems<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-893\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org\/health\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >ASSA Health Research Page<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-895\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akcchf.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >AKC Canine Health Foundation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-897\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofa.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Orthopedic Foundation for Animals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-899\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofa.org\/diseases\/eye-certification\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Companion Animal Eye Registration (CAER)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vcpl.vetmed.wsu.edu\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >WSU Veterinary School Multidrug Sensitivity Testing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-903\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shalaine.com\/DM\/DM.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Texas A&M Dermatomyositis Studies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><em>Taming Habits:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-905\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/training\/how-to-potty-train-a-puppy\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Housetraining<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-907\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/guide\/car-chasing-break-dogs-habit\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Chasing Cars (and anything else that moves)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-909\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/dog-care\/common-dog-behavior-issues\/barking\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Dealing with Barking<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-911\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/guide\/understanding-why-dogs-bark#1\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Stop that Barking!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><em>Boarding\/Daycare Facilities (Austin area):<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-913\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dogboys.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >DogBoy\u2019s Dog Ranch<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-915\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doggydayout.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Doggy Day Out<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-917\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Dogtopia<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-919\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbowwow.com\/austin\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Camp Bow Wow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<p><em>Supplies:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"simple-links-list\" ><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-921\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jjdog.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >J &J Dog Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-923\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petco.com\/shop\/en\/petcostore\/c\/drs-foster-and-smith-welcome\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >Drs. Foster & Smith Pet Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"simple-links-item simple-links-shortcode-item\" id=\"link-925\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsmart.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" >PetSmart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><!-- End .simple-links-list -->\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SSCA&#8217;s mission is to promote, sustain, and improve the Shetland Sheepdog breed. The Sheltie is among the more &#8220;interactive&#8221; dog breeds, and if you already have one in your family, then you already know how wonderful they can be. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/about-shelties\/all-about-shelties\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":586,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"kt_blocks_editor_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-211","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=211"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/211\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1031,"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/211\/revisions\/1031"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shetlandsheepdog.org\/ssca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}