Sheltie is a miniature “fox” native to the Shetland Islands. This breed is very often compared to the Collie, but despite the fact that their similarity is really obvious, they are nevertheless two separate breeds. By their origin, these four-legged are excellent shepherds and guards.
The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland
The Sheltie is ranked as the sixth most intelligent breed of dog by the American Kennel Club.
Shelties were used for herding, but not for keeping sheep in a fold.
