are collies and shetland sheepdogs related
The Shetland Sheepdog is related to the Rough Collie, both dogs descended from Border Collies that inhabited Scotland. The Border Collies were brought to the Scottish island of Shetland and crossed with the Icelandic Yakkin, a small island dog which is now extinct. By 1700, the Sheltie was completely developed. Shetland sheepdogs, also known as shelties, are sometimes referred to as miniature collies but this is a misnomer. Shelties are a completely different breed, though they look very much like a smaller version of the rough coated collie. Shelties date back to the 1800s. Shetland sheepdogs, also known as shelties, are sometimes referred to as miniature collies but this is a misnomer. Shelties are a completely different breed, though they look very much like a smaller version of the rough coated collie. Shelties date back to the 1800s. The breed comes from the Shetland Islands. The Shetland Sheepdog is related to the Rough Collie, both dogs descended from Border Collies that inhabited Scotland. The Border Collies were brought to the Scottish island of Shetland and crossed with the Icelandic Yakkin, a small island dog which is now extinct. The Shetland Sheepdog (or Sheltie) is a breed of dog, originally bred to be small sheep dogs ideally suited for the terrain of the Shetland Islands. They resemble a miniature Rough Collie; however the breed was not created by miniaturizing (nor is it related to) the Rough Collie. Origin. The Shetland Sheepdog is related to the Rough Collie, both dogs descended from Border Collies that inhabited Scotland. The Border Collies were brought to the Scottish island of Shetland and crossed with the Icelandic Yakkin, a small island dog which is now extinct. By 1700, the Sheltie was completely developed. Three breeds of dog that are commonly confused are the Collie, the Border Collie and the Shetland Sheepdog. All three are distinct breeds. And, while they have some similarities, they also have many differences. Following are some of the most common differences and similarities between the breeds. One of the main ways to distinguish a Sheltie from a Collie is the size of the dog. Collies weigh in around 60 to 75 pounds while Shelties can weigh nearly a quarter of a Collie at 14-27 pounds. Collies stand taller at 24-26 inches tall and Shelties are nearly half the size at 13-16 inches tall. They are typically calm and well mannered. Shetland sheepdogs, also known as shelties, are sometimes referred to as miniature collies but this is a misnomer. Shelties are a completely different breed, though they look very much like a smaller version of the rough coated collie. Shelties tend to excel at agility. Apple Tree House/Photodisc/Getty Images. Border collies and Shetland sheepdogs are both herding dogs, but they are quite different from one another. Shetland sheepdogs -- sometimes known as Shelties -- have some border collie blood, but the breed has changed a lot since its inception.
Yes.