October, 2009
my 2 and a half month old shetland sheepdog?
i m feeding him canidae all dog stages food since i been told thats a healthy food to give to ur dog. but how many times should i give him it in a day and by how much? and btw can u tell me whats the difference between the canidae all dog stages food and [...]
How are roundworms picked up in shelties?
Roundworms are gotten either before birth from the mother, from eating other dogs’ feces, or eating the feces of a wild animal that carries roundworms, like a racoon. Take a FRESH fecal sample to your vet, and they can look at it under a microscope for evidence of roundworm eggs. Roundworms are fairly [...]
What should I do about my disobidient sheltie?
He is four years old, and he is a purebread sheltie. He is shy of people that he doesn’t know, except he is great with kids. I took him for a walk up in the bush last week and i was trespassing on my neighbour’s fourwheeling trail. Whenever he heard a squirrle he would chase [...]
Where in new york, long Island and metropolitan area can I adopt for free a Shetland Sheepdog puppy? ?
I know I have to pay a fee, but without having to pay over $1,000 and is a legitimate company
No shelter would charge you that much.
New York ASPCA
Adoption fees for companion animals:
$75 to $200 for dogs (smaller and younger dogs have higher adoption fees); mandatory obedience classes for puppies, $70 for 8 classes
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i have shelties and clip there hair to shorten in the summer what size blades work best to remove long hair?
Shelties shouldn’t be clipped. Their coat regulates their temperature against heat as well as cold. It also protects against sunburn and insects.
Best kind of Dog food for Sheltie with Hip Displaysia?
My 1 year old Sheltie has hip displaysia and is on Metacalm once daily and glucosamine and chondroitin pills wice daily, which is costing about $100/month. The vet also put him on Royal Canin Moblity Support food. Which is also very expensive. I don’t want to take him off the medicine, but [...]
Names for my 3-month old female Shetland Sheepdog?
I recently purchased a female Shetland Sheepdog puppy from a breeder, but I still cannot find a good name that she responds to. In addition, I have a full-grown 3-year-old female Chihuahua, whose name is Suzie and I was wanting to get name suggestions for the puppy. Trying to find a name that [...]
How much does a shetland Sheepdog way?
not as much as it weighs, you illiterate wankpot.
Do shelties and rabbits get along?
I have a 3 year old rabbit.I am hoping to get a dog, and I really hope to get a shetland sheepdog. For the sake of my rabbit, will the sheltie get along with my bunny? Or would a different breed be better?
No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a rabbit, regardless of the [...]
What disciplines do Shelties excell at?
Disciplines meaning Conformation, Agility, Herding, Schutzhund, Ratting, etc.
I realize that no two dogs are the same, but I’d just like to have an idea. Any breed can excel at conformation.
Since shelties are herding dogs, they would do good at herding and agility.
As well as sports like flyball and canine disc/frisbee/whatever you call it.
Ratting is [...]