Related breedChinook1917 to 2013 · United StatesShetland Sheepdog at a glance
- Origin
- Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1909 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 88
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. For the Shetland Islands; the nickname Sheltie is a shortening.
Same familyGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNAAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Rough Collie252.3 Mb
- Australian Shepherd33.6 Mb
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi31.3 Mb
- Bearded Collie30.6 Mb
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi29.5 Mb
- Border Collie27.9 Mb
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever20.9 Mb
- Australian Kelpie20.2 Mb
- Chinook15.4 Mb
- Old English Sheepdog14.7 Mb
- Australian Cattle Dog11.7 Mb
- Airedale Terrier11.0 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesPlace in time
The Shetland Sheepdog appears 1700 to 1909 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Shetland Sheepdog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · Switzerland
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