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Behaviour

House Training The Very Young Puppy

The Genetics Of Behaviour

The Well Mannered Dog

 

 

 

Breeders

(Shetland Sheepdogs)

Winmar's Links

World Wide Sheltie Breeders

 

Alabama

Simrell Shetland Sheepdogs

 

Arkansas

Fayr Isle Shelties

Ossum Shetland Sheepdogs

Snow Isle Shelties

 

Florida

Confetti Shetland Sheepdogs

Dury Voe Shelties

Fayr Wynds Shelties

Foremost Shelties

Highfields Shetland Sheepdogs

Himark Shelties

Lakehill Kennels

Lucky Acres

Showcase Shelties

Silver Trails Shelties

Snowdove Shelties

Summerlove Shelties

Sunspun Shelties

Warmwinds Shetland Sheepdogs

 

Michigan
KM Shelties

 

Missouri

Cameo Shelties

 

Ohio

Bach Shelties

 

Wisconsin

Blue Heaven Shelties

 

 

 

Breeding

Canine Cryobank

Canine Reproduction Seminar

International Canine Semen Bank

Manual for finding a responsible dog breeder

Responsible Breeding

Synbiotics

The Canine Diversity Project

Virtual Breeding

 

 

 

Classifieds

The Sheltie Classifieds

The Sheltie Classifieds by Shantel

 

 

 

Clubs & Registries

America

AKC (American Kennel Club)

ASSA (American Shetland Sheepdog Association)

 

(Note: America also has other clubs governing the breed under free enterprise laws. Some are listed below.)

1. UKC (United Kennel Club)

2. IABCA (International All Breed Canine Association -- UCI/Union Cynologie International-UCI, KC standard)

3. WSSA (White Shetland Sheepdog Association)

 

Other Clubs

American Dog Owners Association

American Rare Breed Association

Westminster Kennel Club

 

 

Bulletin Boards

Sheltie List

Shetland Sheepdog Breeder Brag Board

White Shelties List

 

 

 

Canada

CKC (Canadian Kennel Club)

CSSA (Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Association)

 

UNITED KINGDOM (Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland)

KC (Kennel Club)

ESSA (English Shetland Sheepdog Association)

(Note: The Kennel Club has the copyrite on the standard, but is nearly

identical to FCI #88 and I am not certain, but I believe FCI conforms to KC

changes save formatting. There are nine breed clubs in the United Kingdom:

Eastern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club, BS, CZ; English Shetland Sheepdog

Club, BS, TC, RC, CZ, AG; Mid Western Shetland Sheepdog Club, BS, RC;

Northern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club, BS, CZ; Scottish Shetland Sheepdog

Club, BS; Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern Ireland, BS; Shetland Sheepdog

Club of North Wales, BS; Shetland Sheepdog Club of Wales, BS; Yorkshire

Shetland Sheepdog Club, BS, CZ.) Information obtained from:

http://www.collienet.com/pages/Shetland_Sheepdog_Breed_Page.htm

 

THE FOLLOWING CONTINENTS AND RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES ARE FCI MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES OR PARTNERS: (AM=Associated Member, CP=Contract Partner)

Information below obtained from: Federation Cynologique Internationale

*Club-owned websites.

 

 

Europe

*Austria (Osterreichischer Kynologenverband)

*Belgium (Union Royale Cynologique Saint Hubert)

*Bielorussia (AM) (Belorussian Cynological Union -- BCU)

*Bosna (CP) (Unija Kinoloskih Saveza Bosne -- Hercegovine)

*British Dependent Territory of Gibraltor (AM) (Gibraltar Kennel Club)

*Bulgaria (AM) (Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology)

*Croatia (Hrvatski Kinoloski Savez)

*Cyprus (Cyprus Kennel Club)

*Czechia (Ceskomoravska Kynologicka Unie)

*Denmark (Dansk Kennel Club)

*Estonia (Eesti Kennelliit)

*Finland (Suomen Kennelliitto - Finska Kennelklubben)

*France (Societe Centrale Canine pour l'Amelioration des Races de Chiens en France)

*Georgia (AM) (Federation Cynologique de Georgie)

*Germany (Verband fur das Deutsche Hundewesen)

*Greece (Kennel Club of Greece)

*Hungary (Magyar Ebtenyesztok Orszagos Egyesulete)

*Iceland (AM) (Hundareaktarfelag Island -- Icelandic Kennel Club)

*Ireland (AM) (Irish Kennel Club)

*Israel (Israel Kennel Club)

*Italy (Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana)

*Kazakstan (CP) (Union of Cynologists of Kazakstan)

*Latvia (AM) (Latvijas Kinologiska Federacija)

*Lithuania (AM) (Lietuvos Kinologu Draugija)

*Luxemburg (Union Cynologique Saint Hubert du Grand Duche de Luxembourg)

*Macedonia (AM) (Kennel Association of the Republic of Macedonia)

*Malta (AM) (Malta Kennel Club)

*Moldavia (CP) (Uniunea Chinologica din Moldova)

*Monaco (Societe Canine de Monaco)

*Morocco (Societe Centrale Canine Marocaine)

*Netherlands (Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland)

*Norway (Norsk Kennel Club)

*Poland (Zwiazek Kynologiczny w Polsce)

*Portugal (Clube Portuges de Canicultura)

*Romania (Associatia Chinologica Romana)

*Russia (AM) (Russian Kynological Federation)

*San Marino (AM) (Kennel Club San Marino)

*Slovakia (Slovenska Kynologicka Jednota)

*Slovenia (Kinoloska Zveza Slovenije)

*Spain (Real Sociedad Central de Fomento de Razas Caninas en Espana)

*Sweden (Svenska Kennelklubben)

*Switzerland (Societe Cynologique Suisse)

*Ukraine (CP) (Ukrainian Kennel Union)

*Yougoslavia (AM) (Jugoslovensky Kinolosky Savez)

 

Latin America

*Argentina (Federacion Cinologica Argentina)

*Bolivia (AM) (Kennel Club Boliviano)

*Brazil (Confederacao Brasileira de Cinofilia)

*Chile (Kennel Club de Chile)

*Colombia (Asociacion Club Canino Colombiano)

*Costa Rica (Asociacion Canofila Costarricense)

*Cuba (Federacion Cinologica de Cuba)

*Ecuador (Asociacion Ecuatoriana de Registros Caninos)

*El Salvador (AM) (Asociacion Canofila Salvadorena)

*Guatemala (AM) (Asociacion Guatemalteca de Criadores de Perros)

*Honduras (AM) (Asociacion Canofila de Honduras)

*Mexico (Federacion Canofila Mexicana)

*Nicaragua (CP) (Asociacion Canina Nicaraguense)

*Panama (Club Canino de Panama)

*Paraguay (Paraguay Kennel Club)

*Peru (Kennel Club Peruano)

*Puerto Rico (Federacion Canofila de Puerto Rico)

*Rep. Dominicana (Federacion Canina Dominicana)

*Uruguay (Kennel Club Uruguayo)

*Venezuela (Federacion Canina de Venezuela)

 

Asia

*Bahrain (AM) (Kennel Club of Bahrain)

*Hong Kong (AM) (Hong Kong Kennel Club)

*India (Kennel Club of India)

*Indonesia (AM) The All Indonesia Kennel Club

*Japan (Japan Kennel Club)

*Malaysia (AM) Malaysian Kennel Association

*Philippines (Philippines Canine Club)

*Singapore (AM) (Singapore Kennel Club)

*South Korea (Korean Canine Club)

*Sri Lanka (AM) (The Kennel Association of Sri Lanka)

*Taiwan (Kennel Club of the Republic of China)

*Thailand (The Kennel Club of Thailand)

*Uzbekistan

 

Africa

*South Africa (Kennel Union of Southern Africa)

*Zimbabwe (AM) (Zimbabwe Kennel Club)

 

Oceania

*Australia (AM) (Australian National Kennel Council)

*New Zealand (AM) (New Zealand Kennel Club)

 

*(Note: On a global level, by majority, the standard for the Shetland Sheepdog is that of the FCI #88 & KC overseas.)

 

 

 

Colour Inheritance Links

Australian Shepherd Inheritance of Colour

Border Collie Museum

Genetics Of Coat Color In Dogs

International Federation of Pigment Cell Societies

Sheltie Coat Colour Genes by Athro

Sheltie Coat Colour Genetics by Amy Jayne McKnight, Northern Ireland

Sheltie Coat Colour Inheritance Calculator by Sparkshire

Sheltie Colour Inheritance by Logan Isle Shelties

Sheltie Photo Album at the Dogpatch

White Aussies Project

White Collie

 

 

 

Companion Dogs

Dog Logic

Dog Owner's Guide

 

 

 

Conformation Dogs

Getting Started Showing Your Dog

Showdog International Online

World Class Dogs (You Be The Judge)

 

 

 

Death (coping)

Animals in our Hearts

Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement

Dog Star

In Memory of Pets

Pet Loss Grief Support

 

 

 

Emergency

Common Poisonous Plants Of Florida

Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System

Cornell University Poisonous Plants Informational Database

Emergency Dog Links

Florida Poisonous Plants

USFDA Poisonous Plant Database

 

 

 

European

Kamarlee Shetland Sheepdogs

The English Shetland Sheepdog Club

 

 

 

Fun

Alphabetical Guide to Whelping

Animal Miracles

Animal Planet

Dog's Best Friend

Judgster (for children)

Puttin' on the Dog

Totally Dog Camp

 

 

 

Genetics

Animal Genetics by Sue Ann Bowling

Breeding for and Purchasing Better Dogs

Canine Diversity Project

Dog Genome Project

Dog Map

Genetic Selection

HealthGene DNA Testing

Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Canine Genetics (MSU)

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA)

Planned Breeding by Lloyd C. Brackett

What does "genetic" mean (by Athro)?

 

 

 

Grooming

Silver Trails Sheltie Ranch

 

 

 

Health

Have you ever been asked what health defects (not necessarily genetic) are known to the Shetland Sheepdog? Well, here is a rundown:

Blood Disorders: Factor VIII Deficiency (Hemophilia 'A'), Factor IX Deficiency (Hemophilia 'B'), Hemophilia, von Willebrand's Disease (vWD).

Cardiovascular Disorders: Cardiomyopathy, Hepatic Lipidosis, Mitral Valve Disease, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Portosystemic Shunt, Pulmonic Stenosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD).

Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Syndrome), Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease), Hypothyroidism, Lymphocytic Thyroiditis. 

Eye Disorders: Cataracts, Chroidal Hypoplasia, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Coloboma, Corneal Dystrophy, Distichiasis (eyelashes), Ectasia, Ectopic Cilia (eyelashes), Entropion Glaucoma, Heterochromia iris, Imperforate Lacrimal Punctum, Keratoconjunctivitis (KSC - dry eye), Lens Luxation, Microphthalmia, Optic Nerve Coloboma, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Retinal Detachment, Retinal Dysplasia, Retinal Hemorrhage, Staphyloma, Trichiasis (eyelashes), Uveodermatologic Syndrome a/k/a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome (VKH).

Gastrointestinal Disorders:

Immune Disorders:

Nervous System Disorders:

Reproductive/Urinary Disorders:

Respiratory Disorders:

Skeletal Disorders: Achondroplasia, Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD), Legg-Perthes Disease (LPD).

Skin Disorders: Demodectic Mange, Dermatomyositis (DM), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Folliculitis, Hypopigmentation, Muscular Atrophy, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

 

ASSA Health Research

Canine Inherited Disorders Database

Common Diseases and Disorders

Control of Genetic Diseases

Guide To Congenital And Heritable Disorders In Dogs

 

Addison's Disease

The Canine's Addison's Website

DM Research

DM-inflicted Patient

Familial Canine Dermatomyositis (DM)

What is Dermatomyositis? (by CIDD)

Lameness

Lameness In Dogs & Cats by Chick Newman

Ears

Epilepsy

Eyes

Hip Dysplasia

Immunizations

Kidney Disease

Mange

Neutering

Nutrition

Pancreatitis

Parasites

Teeth

Thyroid

Vaginal Cytology

vWD

 

 

Important Information

Bibliography of Shetland Sheepdogs Books & Magazines

Wolf Hybrids

 

 

 

Internet Services

The Internet Sheltie Collection

 

 

Legal

Legislative Sites

Lemon Laws Regarding Pets (Florida)

NAIA Trust

Reverse Lookup

When A Dog Is A Lemon

 

 

 

Links (more)

Breeder's Directory

Canine Related Sites

Directory of Dogs

I Love Dogs

Information, History, Genetics, Bloodlines and Top Producers 

Obedience Link Central

Pro Dog Networks

Sheltie Links

 

 

 

Pedigree Software

Autumngold Pedigree (recommended)

Best Of Breed (highly recommended)

Breeders Assistant Pedigree Software (highly recommended)

Canine Specialty Software

Compuped (by Man's Best Friend Software)

Pedigree Analysis (by Man's Best Friend Software)

Pedigrees Online

Sheltie Champions And Their Ancestors, 1915-2000 by Robert Miller (recommended)

WinPed

 

 

 

Performance

Agility

Agility Net Magazine

Good Dog Agility

NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council)

USDAA (United States Dog Agility Association)

Clean Run

OBEDIENCE

Getting Started In Obedience & Tracking

 

 

 

Periodicals & References

 

 

 

Rescue

 

 

Shetland Isles

OriginArt Shetland

Tartan Authority

 

 

Shows

Superintendents

 

Onofrio Dog Shows

 

Roy Jones Dog Shows

 

 

 

Standard

American Shetland Sheepdog Standard

 

Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Standard

 

English Shetland Sheepdog Standard

 

Kennel Club Shetland Sheepdog Standard

 

 

 

Transportation

American Airlines

Delta Airlines

Feathers And Furs Vanlines

Running Paws Services (Florida)

 

 

 

Vendors

A1 Pet Supply (Cherry Knoll)

AKC Online Store

Brown Kennel Supplies (Cherry Knoll)

Central Metal Products

Cherrybrook Supplies

Clean Run Productions (agility supplies)

Doctors Foster & Smith

Dogstuff

In the Company of Dogs

Jeffers Pet

Jubileez Sheltie Products

Kansas Bank Note Company

King Wholesale Pet Supplies

KV Vet Supply Company

Omaha Vaccine Company

Pest Control Supplies

Pet Edge

Pet Smart

Pets Megastore (Australia)

Revival Animal Health

Sheltie Specialties

 

Veterinarian

Animal Naturopathy

Cornell College of Veterinarian Medicine

Dr. Roen's Weekly Column

Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinarian Medical Information

University of Cambridge Veterinarian School