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Welcome to one of the largest and oldest sheltie pages! If you haven't already, be sure to visit my shelties, Tosh and Taz. And don't miss the rest of the Dogpatch!
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| Out of 50 pages selected as Key Resources for the Shelties
topic, The Sheltie Page was ranked first by Links2Go. Thanks for the recognition!
It was also picked by PC Computing as one of their Top 1001 Web Sites,
has won the Sheltie Spirit Award and was the first page to receive the
Fluff 'n' Stuff Award! It was also listed in Dogs
on the Web, a book of all the best canine sites, along with several
other Dogpatch pages. You can view all the awards for the Sheltie Page
as well as the rest of the Dogpatch at my Award
Page.
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| Please remember that all graphics on this page are protected by copyright law and may not be used without permission...if you see a page on the web using my sable sheltie icon, it is most likely being used illegally, and I'd appreciate it if you let me know! Looking for very specific information? Well, then use the Dogpatch Search to find exactly what you are looking for! And be sure to visit my BOOKSTORE for all the best books on shelties. |
| My sheltie icon and sheltie backgrounds can now be found on my new Sheltie Graphics Page! I've added 2 new backgrounds, and hope to add more as I have time.
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Commonly Asked Sheltie
Questions Here are my answers to some questions you might have about shelties, plus where to go for more information. Topics include where to get Sheltie Talk, characteristics of shelties, gluing ears, breeding your sheltie, where to get a sheltie, and more. Check regularly for updates and additions!
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Shetland
Sheepdogs Breed-FAQ FAQ on shelties has tons of good information. |
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AKC
Shetland Sheepdog standard This is the official AKC standard for the breed, newly designed, with some extra tidbits as well. You can also see the CKC breed standard. |
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The Internet
Sheltie Collection Probably the largest collection of sheltie links from around the world. |
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Sheltie
Bloodlines This extensive site from Sue Ann Bowling is a sheltie enthusiast's goldmine! Tons of information on top-producting shelties, color genetics, sheltie size, history and much more. |
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Sheltie
Showcase A beautiful page that I just had to feature in this section...it just didn't belong anywhere else! |
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Sheltie Breeders Here's a link to my large page listing all the sheltie breeders online, as well as other breeder listings online. |
| The Sheltie E-Mail List If you just can't get enough discussion about shelties, try Sheltie-L. Visit the Sheltie-List form to sign up on the web, or send an E-mail to listserv@mcf.com Leave the subject blank, with a one-line message of : HELP I started a list specifically for discussing shelties in performance events (herding, obedience, agility, flyball, etc.). Subscribe though Yahoogroups. You'll find a number of other sheltie lists at Yahoogroups as well. For online sheltie discussions and chat, try Sheltie Mania.
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You can also Search the Archives of the List! This is a great place to go for all your sheltie questions. just enter in keywords, check the box for the sheltie-list, and off you go! There are cute buttons for list member avilable from the TJ sheltie site. |
| More Sheltie Stuff
There are articles on shelties at the Dog Owner's Guide, and PetNet. I have a photo album with the different coat colors here at the Dogpatch. You'll find other guides to sheltie coat colors at Logan Isle Shelties and Sheltie Showcase and lots of info on coat color genetics at Athro Limited. Here's a new German Sheltie Link for you. Or read about in Australia. And be sure to check out the UK Sheltie Page. . You can see hundreds of pet sheltie pictures at Sheltie Rescue Shop. Or enter your own dog in the Virtual Sheltie Show! The sheltie is an old breed that originated on the Shetland Islands. Learn where Shetland is, or find out what's going on there. You can even plan a visit there, or learn about the Shetland Sheep itself. More info on Shetland Sheep can be found at Bitterroot Ranch and Maple Ridge Sheep Farm. For all kinds of sheep info, visit the Sheep breeds page. You can order a variety of Sheltie books here at the Dogpatch, or order all kinds of pet supplies from mail-order suppliers. Take a look at the beautiful jewelry and ornaments by Linda Lewis, or even more sheltie products on the list of commercial links. Find out how to "build" a sheltie, or learn if you've truly "gone to the dogs". Laugh at the antics of a first-time exhibitor or play some sheltie games. See some beautiful sheltie stamps from around the world or send a sheltie e-postcard to a friend. Check out some lovely sheltie quilts, and share a tribute to a dog now gone. Or read all about some of the great shelties of the past. Finally, don't miss the wonderful page on Betty Whelen, gone but never forgotten!
Here are some sheltie poems: Here's my collection of sheltie training articles. Read an opinion on de-barking, or get some information on dermatomyositis. Learn how to stop problem barking, get some information on breeding your dog, or some hints on taking great dog pictures. Learn about a new, more accurate vWD test. And check out the great page on Sheltie Size from Sue Ann Bowling. She also has a great page on merle genetics and on British sheltie type. Sheltie Pacesetter has a beautiful, new webpage! Lots of lovely pictures, good information, stuff to order, and a great question and answer roundtable! Sheltie International is also online. You can even send in ideas for the web column! And don't miss the ASSA's coloring book.
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| Activities For Your Sheltie
Here at the Dogpatch you will find pages on: Visit my Shows and Activities page for tons of links on other canine sports! Here's another page on sheltie activities.
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| Odds and Ends Just some left-over stuff that doesn't fit other categories: Check the National Sheltie Registry for a list of shelties looking for new homes. Did you know there is such a thing as a Sheltie Guinea Pig? Here's a photo of one. Did you totally enjoy the movie Babe? Are you a fan of Lassie? Or of Albert Payson Terhune? You can also visit the historic Pocono Kennels. Have you seen some of the other great breed pages people have done?
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