Shetland Sheepdog

Country of origin. Great Britain.

Date of origin. 1600s.

First use, Sheepherding.

Use today. companion, Sheepherding.

Life expectancy. 12-14 years.

Other names. Shelti.

Weight range. 6-7kg.(14-16lb)

Height range. 35-37cm. (14-15in)

Colour. sable, Blue/merle, tricolour, black/white, black/tan.

Mrs P J Keeley, 50 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DL. (01628) 24839.

Mrs J Atkins, Carlisle Lodge, Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8QB. (01228) 70564.

Mrs W G Latimer, Lowood Kennels, Armaithwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 9RB. (01768) 886636.

Mrs V M Thompson, Hill Top, Cilcain, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 5NP. (01352) 740093.

Mrs V R Hawkins, Bervera Shelties, 2 Reeds Cottages, Dogmersfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8TF. (01252) 850162.

Mr & Mrs P Keene, 10 Greenmead Avenue, Everton, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0UP. (01590) 645626.

Mrs A Cardinal, 87 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV6 4HN. (01203) 361898.

Mrs J E Moody, The Old Rectory, Bredicot, Spetchley, Worcestershire, WR7 4QA. (01905) 345240.

Mrs M Norman, Hilltop House, Spofforth, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG3 1AB. (01937) 590509.

Gerald & Mary Fallas, Lofthouse Grange Cottage, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LU. (0113) 288 6180 / (0194) 346 2413.