#herding group

[archival-canine]

Rough Collie

Thompson, Sally Ann. Buzzini, Marc. A Standard Guide to Purebred Dogs, by Harry Glover, Galley Press, 1982, p. 195.

[thegroomingtable]

Danny and Mac, Shetland Sheepdogs

Both Mac and Danny get a bath and a good de-shedding brush out. These guys shed a ton! As for trimming, they only get neat feet and a bit of light trimming on their feathering.

More information and history of the Shetland Sheepdog below!

The Sheltie originated in the Scottish Shetland Islands, from which they got their name. They were developed from Collies, made smaller and more compact due to the rough climate and terrain of their homeland. 

Shelties are a small dog, not weighing more than 25 pounds, that belong to the Herding Group. They are the 26th most popular dog breed in the US and was first recognized by the AKC in 1911. 

Shelties are extremely intelligent, athletic and biddable, making them wonderful trick and sport dogs. They’re even one of the most popular breeds for agility! 

Very sensitive and in tune with their handlers, they make wonderful, affectionate family dogs as well. Plus, they love to bark, are reserved towards strangers and highly alert so they excel as watchdogs! 

Shelties come in a few colors - black, blue merle, and sable, with varying amounts of tan and/or white markings. Anything other than those colors is considered a fault and brindle is even considered a disqualification! 

You can visit their breed club website (US) for more information! 

Welcome to the American Shetland Sheepdog Association Website! The American Shetland Sheepdog Association (ASSA) is the AKC Parent club for

[favoritedogbreedpoll]

favorite dog breed, herding group final

cardigan Welsh corgi

Spanish water dog

border collie

Australian shepherd

Australian cattle dog

Voting ended onMar 15, 2023

[handsomedogs]

This is my Australian Shepherd baby named Bindi.

She is the best behaved dog I have ever had/seen🥰

[zeldathesheltie]

The coolest working kelpie guy 

[farahpuppy]

Thunder is so pretty ❤❤❤❤

[pantsthepuppy]

National Dog Show:

The GSD I don’t like at all.

Not a fan of this Aussie either .

And the Australian Cattle Dog is fat.

The Malinois is nice and so is the beardie.

[archival-canine]

Verhoef-Verhallen, Esther J.J. The Dog Encyclopedia, by Esther J.J. Verhoef-Verhallen, Firefly Books Ltd., 1997, p. 55.