Sheltie Pin Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Sheltie Pin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Clever

Sheltie Pin dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Sheltie Pin. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Miniature Pinscher and Shetland Sheepdog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000's

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Red
White

Sheltie Pins are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Sheltie Pin can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Sheltie Pins are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Sheltie Pin is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Deafness
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Microphthalmia
Cryptorchidism
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

Dna For Pra
Blood Analysis
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

Sheltie Pin have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Sheltie Pins dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Fetch, Hiking, Running, Hide & Seek, Chase, Tug-of-war, Walks

Sheltie Pins 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 Sheltie Pin, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sheltie Pins 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.

The Sheltie Pin is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

In general Sheltie Pin should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Sheltie Pin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Sheltie Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltie Pin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Sheltie Pins are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Sheltie Pins are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Sheltie Pins are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Sheltie Pins are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Sheltie Pins are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Sheltie Pins are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Sheltie Pins will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

The Sheltie Pin is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Sheltie Pin is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Sheltie Pin dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.