Scotland (Shetland Islands)

Germany

collie

Pointer, Pudlepointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar

1800s

1902

Blue
Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Sable
Black
Blue
White

Pied
Black
Brown

Shetland Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Deutsch Drahthaars have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

Dermatomyositis
Sensitive to Ivermectin

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Patellar Luxation
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly

Shoulder Osteochondrosis
Eye Conditions

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna For Vwd
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Walk, Playing fetch, Tug of war, Training, Running, Go to Beach, Go to Park, Long walks, Run After birds, Showing, Beach, Obedience, Snuggles, Soccer, Frisbee, Run, Play, Chase, Fetch, Dog Parks

Retrieve, Walk, Run, Road trip, Socialize, Hunt, Swim, Fetch, Walking, hiking

Shetland Sheepdogs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Deutsch Drahthaars are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shetland Sheepdog, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Deutsch Drahthaar, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shetland Sheepdogs usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Deutsch Drahthaars usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Shetland Sheepdog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Deutsch Drahthaar should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-27 pound (6 - 12 kg) Shetland Sheepdog feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Deutsch Drahthaar feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.