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The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It was formally recognized by the Kennel Club in 1909. It was originally called the Shetland Collie , but this caused controversy amongst Rough Collie breeders of the time, so the name was changed. [ 1 ]
While they’re generally healthy dogs, like any breed, the Shetland Sheepdog is prone to particular health conditions — namely hip dysplasia and collie eye anomaly, a genetic condition that ...
The original Shetland Sheepdog was of Spitz type, similar to the Icelandic Sheepdog and other Scandinavian dogs. However, in the course of development in England as a pet breed, it was crossbred with other dogs including the Rough Collie and the Pomeranian; and the modern Shetland or "Sheltie" now resembles a miniature Rough Collie.
The Shetland is a small, wool-producing breed of sheep originating in the Shetland Isles, Scotland, but is now also kept in many other parts of the world.It is part of the Northern European short-tailed sheep group, and it is closely related to the extinct Scottish Dunface.
The Shetland pony or Sheltie is a Scottish breed of pony originating in the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland. It may stand up to 107 cm (42 in) at the withers . [ 1 ] It has a heavy coat and short legs, is strong for its size, and is used for riding , driving , and pack purposes.
Ashland, Wisconsin. Ashland is a city in Ashland and Bayfield counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.It is the county seat of Ashland County. The city is a port on Lake Superior, near the head of Chequamegon Bay.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled the state’s legislative maps, which give Republicans the advantage, are unconstitutional and ordered new lines drawn for the 2024 election.
Ashland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,027. [1] Its county seat is Ashland. [2] The county was formed on March 27, 1860, from La Pointe County. [3]