The Shetland Sheepdog
Helpful Links to Your Questions
Frequently Searched Links
A variety of pages related to the Shetland Sheepdog.
Clubs
Show info
Event Superintendents and Secretaries
Health
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
The OFA, working with the ASSA, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock.
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Eyes
- Thyroid
- Other elective tests
Click on the OFA link above for complete details.
Rescue
National Sheltie Rescue
National Sheltie Rescue Association (NSRA)
The NSRA provides leadership, organization, communications, media, education and support for the many individual Sheltie Rescue groups that rescue, rehabilitate, and place Shetland Sheepdogs.
Publications
Books About the Shetland Sheepdog
Illustrated Guide to Sheltie Grooming by Barb Ross
The Shetland Sheepdog of America by Charlotte Clem McGowan
Shetland Sheepdogs at Work: Achievements, Breeding & Training by Joanne Carriera
Color Gentic Testing
Tri-factoring and Bi-factoring in Sables and Bi-factoring in Tricolors
Merle Gene
Indexx Laboratories (by vet request)
Animal Genetics
Canine Genetic Testing
The largest private provider of genetic testing for dogs. Browse a selection of tests for color, pattern, traits, disorders, and parentage.