Sheltie Puppy Training

Is there a more beautiful dog than a Sheltie? Many people would answer that questions with a resounding no, and it's hard to argue with them. There are a lot of beautiful dog breeds, and the Shetland Sheepdog has got to be near the top when it comes to looks.

And that's not the only reason to go for a Sheltie. Puppy training these eager to please canines can be a lot easier than training other young dogs, who have more headstrong temperaments. As the name implies, Shelties were originally a herding dog, and are still used by some folks for that purpose, but they make excellent indoor pets for your family, too.

Named after the Shetland Islands which are off the north coast of Scotland, Sheltie's have been around for a long time, and were first accepted by the English Kennel Club in 1909 as a separate breed. The American Kennel Club followed in 1911.

Many people will refer to them as miniature Collies, but that is a mistake. They are descended from Collies, and this explains the remarkable similarity. And they seem to have inherited much of the Collie's gentle disposition, which makes Sheltie puppy training so much easier than with many dogs.

If you're going to purchase one, and you have small children, it's recommended that you purchase a Sheltie puppy. Training them to be around children from the time they're both small is considered the ideal, rather than moving a mature Sheltie into a house full of kids.

That's not to say that you can't do that; Shelties are great with kids, and they're fast learners, so it should work out. But ideally, it's best to start them off as pups. Shelties are also very protective. If you're looking for a new puppy for your family, it's hard to go wrong with a Sheltie.

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