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breed group:
herding
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breed size:
small (0-25 lbs.)
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other traits:
requires lots of grooming, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
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colors:
fawn, black, white, blue, gray
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patterns:
tricolor, bicolor, merle, sable
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coat length/texture:
long
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temperament:
gentle, friendly, playful
Sweet-tempered and eager-to-please, Shetland sheepdogs, or Shelties as they’re affectionately called, are a popular hardworking, attentive, and affectionate breed.