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  • mitch.delazo
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  • cowgirlchick78
karengrnthm
Iuka, MS
1 post

I am new to this site and I would love to find a miniature collie, I have only seen them once in my life and I know they are hard to find. I use to have a Border Collie we called him Lad for short for Aladden, I loved him very much and he became a member of our family over night, he was very easy to train and house break also. I live in a Appartment now and not out in the country like I once did. So if anyone out there knows where I might find one of any kind I would be so proud, I’ve looked and they just seem hard to find now, I like the white and sable color the best, I guess the ones that look like Lassie, ha. Thanks so much
pommymommyof2
Clearwater, FL
5 posts

Have you tried looking on Petfinder?
you can use the drop down boxes and click on Shelties (miniture collies) and it will give you a list and pics of all the shelties for adoption in your area.
Good luck!!
mitch.delazo
19 posts

Hello there!

You may try checking on this link so to help you find the perfect miniature collie you are looking for. it features even the location near your place. very helpful once to me.

goodluck on your search!

http://dogtime.com/finder/edit
BuddiesFurEver1
12 posts

Hi.
I have sometimes seen them in the news paper, under pets. also just so you know they are called shetland sheepdogs too. Go on www.puppyfind.com type in the breed and lots of puppies will come up!
lanirach
3 posts

there is no such thing as a minature collie. Shelties (shetland sheepdog) is an entirely separate breed although they look like collies.
Shelties are loyal, sweet ,smart, everything you’d want a dog to be. Make sure the puppie is calm and relaxed and capable of lying still on your lap before you buy. Some can be hyper and run from strangers. Others will bark and greet the stranger at the door.
The one thing about a Sheltie..if kept indoors…..they shed…lots of long hair all over….and even though grooming them every two months…they will still lose hair pretty much all year long.
I have had 2 shelties. One was very hyper and ran around in circles when out doors. My current sheltie is a calmer, relaxed well bahaved animal and is 14 years old. I got her at 8 weeks old.
You’ll love a sheltie…but they require coat maintanance .
cowgirlchick78
80 posts

Lanirach is correct in her reply that there is no such thing as a Toy Collie… folks sometimes describe Shelties as Toy Collies… now you can correct them with your new found knowledge. Whether it be a Sheltie or a Bloodhound, dogs are individuals just like people. Although some breeds seems to be more “anxious and excitable,” there is a way to deal with it. Lanirach is also correct in holding your prospective puppy. Put her in your lap, hold her under her front legs away from you at eye level? Does she squirm franticly? Does she give you eye contact? Hold her like a baby on her back in your arms? Is she peaceful? Or does she squirm? If it takes too long for a pup to calm down, this may not be the pup for you. Eye contact is a good thing. Ability to calm in a short time is also a good thing. Also, visit the pups a couple of times before you decide. A calm puppy one day, may not be so calm the next time you see her. They all could have been playing hard with each other and now are very tired. The breeder should let you come a few times. The breeder should also help match you with a puppy that fits your needs. Check out the AKC website and read the Breed Profile for the Shetland Sheepdog (aka Sheltie). Also, be sure to get your puppy from a reputable breeder. The AKC can help you with finding a good breeder and what questions to ask. You want a pup that is healthy and genetically sound to give you years of undying and faithful companionship.


Again, good luck!
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