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Also known in Russian as Шелти (шетландская овчарка)
| Origin | Scotland (Shetland Islands) |
|---|---|
| Height | 33–39.5 cm |
| Weight | 6–9 kg |
| Coat | long double coat; sable, tricolour, blue merle |
| Temperament | clever, vocal, eager to please |
| Agility | One of the most popular agility breeds: quick, smart and willing. Usually class S or M. |
| FCI standard | 88 |
In Stanley Coren's 1995 study the Sheltie ranked 6th of 138 breeds for intelligence.
Source: en.wikipedia.org