Shelties have the herding dog temperament. They are energetic and hard workers Dogs.
They were used in the Shetland Islands for herding and protecting sheeps.
They are small dogs, 13–16 inches (33–41 cm) at the withers by AKC Conformation standards, and they come in a variety of colors, such as Sable/White, Tri-color, Blue Merle,.
