If buy a 2 year old sheltie, Issues, No attachment ?

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If you buy a Sheltie fully grown from a show home, ie, A show sheltie that grows too big or a Fault develops so it Can't be shown anymore. In these cases, these shelties will be sold to a Pet home. These are usually 1 year old or older.
Does these older shelties have problems attaching to a new owner ? I was they never really attach to a new owner like if you get the sheltie from when it is a Puppy. Is this true ?
 
Not true. I have two retired show Shelties; they were 4 and 6 when I got them. They worship me. :wink2: Seriously, it will take a little time, but they adapt very quickly. My first one was very, very standoffish when I got her; she is now the world's biggest cuddlebug.
 
Not true in our case. I got Piper 3 days after her 1st birthday. She couldn't be more sweet or affectionate. Added plus- Piper helped potty train Logan (who was 5 months) when she joined the family. I couldn't imagine our lives without her :smile2:
 
Agree, I think it really just depends on the sheltie's personality. maybe that owner got a sheltie that doesnt' like to cuddle or little more selfish ?
 
Not true, but how easy the transition is REALLY depends.
My Leo obviously came from a breeder, he's 16 months, and had grown a lil too tall, but he's lovely and friendly and truly one of the most sound dogs I have ever had. I was bonded to him within a day! No issues with that AT ALL.
However, I have seen others get a show dogs sold as pets in the past that their breeder should be ASHAMED of, because the dog is so shut down and shy and under socialized that it doesn't know how to live in a normal home! So beware of a breeder who never let the dog live in the house or be socialized to the noises and comings and goings of a normal life of a pet!
So as long as you do your research, ask the right questions you will be more than fine.
 
Toffee's Mom said:
Not true, but how easy the transition is REALLY depends.
My Leo obviously came from a breeder, he's 16 months, and had grown a lil too tall, but he's lovely and friendly and truly one of the most sound dogs I have ever had. I was bonded to him within a day! No issues with that AT ALL.
However, I have seen others get a show dogs sold as pets in the past that their breeder should be ASHAMED of, because the dog is so shut down and shy and under socialized that it doesn't know how to live in a normal home! So beware of a breeder who never let the dog live in the house or be socialized to the noises and comings and goings of a normal life of a pet!
So as long as you do your research, ask the right questions you will be more than fine.
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Great Advice. but doesn't most showhomes pretty have to socialize the dog and make sure the dog is outgoing and friendly ?? Otherwise that sheltie can never compete in the ring. I thought this was a given in a showhome ?
 
Nostradamus said:
Great Advice. but doesn't most showhomes pretty have to socialize the dog and make sure the dog is outgoing and friendly ?? Otherwise that sheltie can never compete in the ring. I thought this was a given in a showhome ?
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some are grown out in a kennel away from human day to day life. some with other dogs some by themselves.
 
Great Advice. but doesn't most showhomes pretty have to socialize the dog and make sure the dog is outgoing and friendly ?? Otherwise that sheltie can never compete in the ring. I thought this was a given in a showhome ?
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Definitely not a given. I know of some breeders (including one who is a judge) who keep their dogs kenneled in a barn. In addition to the socialization, there is the question of how much mental stimulation they received as a young dog. Many breeders I know don't start any type of training beyond show training with their dog until s/he has become a Champion because they don't want their dog to "think" or offer them behaviours in the ring. When Starr was young (and still in size) I had many, many people tell me to not start training him for dogsports because it would ruin him in the conformation ring.

So do your research, check into the environment, and follow your gut instinct when dealing with any breeder. Some are absolutely phenomenal...some aren't.
 
We brought Scout home when she was a year old. It took her almost a month to settle in and get used to the other dogs; she hid under the kitchen table most of the time. I constantly fussed over her, petted her, loved on her, and eventually she came out of her shell and was bonded with me throughout the rest of her life.

Jagger came when he was 6 months and he had no issues getting comfortable with his surroundings. He is much more laid back and happy, whereas Scout was highly intelligent and sensitive.

They are all different!
 
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Definitely not a given. I know of some breeders (including one who is a judge) who keep their dogs kenneled in a barn. In addition to the socialization, there is the question of how much mental stimulation they received as a young dog. Many breeders I know don't start any type of training beyond show training with their dog until s/he has become a Champion because they don't want their dog to "think" or offer them behaviours in the ring. When Starr was young (and still in size) I had many, many people tell me to not start training him for dogsports because it would ruin him in the conformation ring.

So do your research, check into the environment, and follow your gut instinct when dealing with any breeder. Some are absolutely phenomenal...some aren't.
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Yes I had someone tell me that I couldn't teach my dogs to sit or anything else or they would do it in the ring. I bet the lady that her dog would sit before mine. Hers was out first weekend , I am still waiting on mine. :wink2:
 
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