{"id":95432,"date":"2022-04-22T12:19:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:19:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:19:20","slug":"how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How big does a Sheltie mix get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#How_big_does_a_Sheltie_mix_get\" title=\"How big does a Sheltie mix get?\">How big does a Sheltie mix get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Is_a_Shetland_Sheepdog_the_same_as_a_Sheltie\" title=\"Is a Shetland Sheepdog the same as a Sheltie?\">Is a Shetland Sheepdog the same as a Sheltie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Is_a_Sheltie_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a Sheltie a good family dog?\">Is a Sheltie a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_is_a_Sheltiepoo\" title=\"What is a Sheltiepoo?\">What is a Sheltiepoo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Are_Sheltie_small_or_medium_dog\" title=\"Are Sheltie small or medium dog?\">Are Sheltie small or medium dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#How_big_does_a_full_grown_Sheltie_get\" title=\"How big does a full grown Sheltie get?\">How big does a full grown Sheltie get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Do_Shetland_Sheepdogs_get_big\" title=\"Do Shetland Sheepdogs get big?\">Do Shetland Sheepdogs get big?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#How_long_does_a_Sheltie_mix_live\" title=\"How long does a Sheltie mix live?\">How long does a Sheltie mix live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_Sheltie_and_a_Shetland_Sheepdog\" title=\"What is the difference between a Sheltie and a Shetland Sheepdog?\">What is the difference between a Sheltie and a Shetland Sheepdog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_is_the_bigger_version_of_a_Sheltie\" title=\"What is the bigger version of a Sheltie?\">What is the bigger version of a Sheltie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Whats_the_difference_between_Shelties_and_collies\" title=\"Whats the difference between Shelties and collies?\">Whats the difference between Shelties and collies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Why_is_a_Shetland_Sheepdog_called_a_Sheltie\" title=\"Why is a Shetland Sheepdog called a Sheltie?\">Why is a Shetland Sheepdog called a Sheltie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Do_Shelties_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do Shelties like to cuddle?\">Do Shelties like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Are_Shelties_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are Shelties good for beginners?\">Are Shelties good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Are_Shelties_clingy\" title=\"Are Shelties clingy?\">Are Shelties clingy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#Do_Sheltie_dogs_shed_a_lot\" title=\"Do Sheltie dogs shed a lot?\">Do Sheltie dogs shed a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_is_Sheltipoo\" title=\"What is Sheltipoo?\">What is Sheltipoo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_is_a_Colliepoo\" title=\"What is a Colliepoo?\">What is a Colliepoo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_is_a_Havapoo\" title=\"What is a Havapoo?\">What is a Havapoo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_size_dog_is_a_Sheltie_considered\" title=\"What size dog is a Sheltie considered?\">What size dog is a Sheltie considered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_size_are_Shelties\" title=\"What size are Shelties?\">What size are Shelties?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#What_size_crate_do_I_need_for_a_Sheltie\" title=\"What size crate do I need for a Sheltie?\">What size crate do I need for a Sheltie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#How_big_do_Sheltie_puppies_get\" title=\"How big do Sheltie puppies get?\">How big do Sheltie puppies get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#How_large_do_Shelties_get\" title=\"How large do Shelties get?\">How large do Shelties get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-does-a-sheltie-mix-get\/#How_old_are_shelties_when_they_are_full_grown\" title=\"How old are shelties when they are full grown?\">How old are shelties when they are full grown?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_Sheltie_mix_get\"><\/span>How big does a Sheltie mix get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the Border Sheepdog is a mixed breed, there are few standards when it comes to their size. That said, as a mix between a Border Collie and Shetland Sheepdog parents, you can expect the Border Sheepdog to be on the medium side. Most weigh in at <b>25 to 45 pounds and range in height from 16 to 22 inches at the shoulder<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Shetland_Sheepdog_the_same_as_a_Sheltie\"><\/span>Is a Shetland Sheepdog the same as a Sheltie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. The original name was Shetland Collie, but this caused controversy amongst Rough Collie breeders of the time, so the breed&#8217;s name was formally changed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Sheltie_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a Sheltie a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shelties are excellent family companions, especially when they&#8217;re raised with children who know how to handle dogs respectfully. When it comes to other dogs, Shelties have a definite preference for their own kind, even if they don&#8217;t live with other Shelties.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Sheltiepoo\"><\/span>What is a Sheltiepoo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sheltidoodle, also known at the Sheltipoo, is one of many designer dogs that have been developed in the past several decades, a deliberate hybrid of the Shetland Sheepdog, a small but sturdy herding dog developed on the Shetland islands off of the coast of Scotland, and a versatile German duck hunting dog that we<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Sheltie_small_or_medium_dog\"><\/span>Are Sheltie small or medium dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelties Are a <b>Small Dog Breed<\/b> The American Kennel Club declares Sheltie dogs to be 13-16 inches (33-41cm) tall at the shoulder and 15-25 pounds (7-11kg) in weight.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_full_grown_Sheltie_get\"><\/span>How big does a full grown Sheltie get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelties range in height from about <b>12 to 15 inches and weigh from 14 to 20 pounds (six to nine kilograms). They live about 12 to 15 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Shetland_Sheepdogs_get_big\"><\/span>Do Shetland Sheepdogs get big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Shetland Sheepdog stands between 13 and 16 inches tall at the shoulder, but <b>it&#8217;s not unusual for them to be over- or undersize. A typical Sheltie weighs about 22 pounds, but a large one can weigh as much as 35 or 40 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_Sheltie_mix_live\"><\/span>How long does a Sheltie mix live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>12 to 14 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_Sheltie_and_a_Shetland_Sheepdog\"><\/span>What is the difference between a Sheltie and a Shetland Sheepdog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Collies and shelties are both descendants of border collies, but they&#8217;re different dogs. <b>Rough collies have a long, lustrous coat, while smooth collies have a much shorter coat. Shelties are formally called Shetland sheepdogs, and though they look like mini versions of rough collies, they&#8217;re their own distinct breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_bigger_version_of_a_Sheltie\"><\/span>What is the bigger version of a Sheltie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Border Collie is a medium-sized dog, and the Sheltie is a small-sized dog. So small that often the Border will be twice the weight of the Sheltie. They will also be several inches taller too. This in itself is enough to tell them apart, but also a big factor for families trying to decide between the two.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_Shelties_and_collies\"><\/span>Whats the difference between Shelties and collies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious difference between the two breeds is size. According to the Collie breed standard, <b>female Collies are 22-24 inches at the shoulders and males are 24-26.<\/b><b>In contrast, Shelties of either sex stand 13-16 inches at the shoulders. So, it&#8217;s no surprise they differ in weight as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_a_Shetland_Sheepdog_called_a_Sheltie\"><\/span>Why is a Shetland Sheepdog called a Sheltie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelties were used for herding until commercial livestock farming required larger breeds. <b>When the breed was originally introduced breeders called them Shetland Collies, which upset Rough Collie breeders, so the name was changed to Shetland Sheepdog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Shelties_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do Shelties like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelties Are Loving The perfect sized lapdog, <b>many Shelties love to cuddle in your lap and enjoy hours of stroking and belly rubs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Shelties_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are Shelties good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>I don&#8217;t recommend most Shetland Sheepdogs for homes with young children. Shelties often feel overwhelmed by the loud voices and quick movements that young children can&#8217;t help making.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Shelties_clingy\"><\/span>Are Shelties clingy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Scottish herder kept livestock in line on the Shetland Islands, but is happy to keep an eye on you wherever you go. A true Velcro dog, <b>the Sheltie is an excitable pup who intensely loves their family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Sheltie_dogs_shed_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Sheltie dogs shed a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shetland sheepdogs, or shelties, are a <b>heavy shedding breed. They have two layers of fur, which gives them a double coat. They lose hair throughout the year but usually shed their full undercoats every spring and fall, depending on their gender and if they&#8217;re sterilized.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Sheltipoo\"><\/span>What is Sheltipoo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sheltidoodle, also sometimes called a Sheltipoo, is <b>a cross between a Shetland Sheepdog and a Poodle. Mixed breeds such as the Sheltidoodle are also sometimes known as designer dogs, and they can divide opinion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Colliepoo\"><\/span>What is a Colliepoo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colliepoo, Colliedoodle, or Collieoodle. all indicate <b>a cross with a Smooth or Rough collie which is a different breed to a Border Collie<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Havapoo\"><\/span>What is a Havapoo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Havapoo is <b>a hybrid dog breed  a cross between the Havanese and Poodle (usually, a Miniature or Toy Poodle). Affectionate, intelligent, and gentle, these small dogs are versatile for many types of families. Havapoos are also known as Poovanese, Havadoodles, and Havanoodles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_dog_is_a_Sheltie_considered\"><\/span>What size dog is a Sheltie considered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>height13-16 inchesbreed size<b>small (0-25 lbs.)<\/b>good withchildren seniors dogs cats familiestemperamentgentle friendly playfulintelligencehigh12 more rowsx26bull;05-Feb-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_are_Shelties\"><\/span>What size are Shelties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sheltie<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_crate_do_I_need_for_a_Sheltie\"><\/span>What size crate do I need for a Sheltie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet Crate Size Pet Crates Direct recommends a <b>30 dog crate* for most adult Shetland Sheepdogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Sheltie_puppies_get\"><\/span>How big do Sheltie puppies get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sheltie<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_large_do_Shelties_get\"><\/span>How large do Shelties get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sheltie<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_are_shelties_when_they_are_full_grown\"><\/span>How old are shelties when they are full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog is fully grown when the growth plates at the ends of the long bones have closed. Shelties normally reach their full adult size at around <b>12 months<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big does a Sheltie mix get?Is a Shetland Sheepdog the same as a Sheltie?Is a Sheltie a good family dog?What is a Sheltiepoo?Are Sheltie small or medium dog?How big does a full grown Sheltie get?Do Shetland Sheepdogs get big?How long does a Sheltie mix live?What is the difference between a Sheltie&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95432"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95432"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95432\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}