Looking for Breeder in Southeastern Ontario
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trini
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Have you decided whether you are looking for a male or a female? Both make wonderful companions. With the shelties I have had the males (for the most part) have tended to be a bit more goofy and cuddly and the females I have had have been more serious but incredibly deeply bonded. I think the most important thing is to meet the pups or adult dog you might be considering, talk with the breeder about what you are hoping for personality-wise and typically the breeder will help you select the pup that is going to suit your desires best. Shelties are so intelligent and are a joy to have as part of the family. You have a lot to look forward to.
Trini
Hey Trini
We are leaning towards a male. I keep reading there's not much of a difference but I think I just want a male. We have been around a few Shelties and gravitate around ones that are laid back, sweet and affectionate. The ones that are okay to not get attention for a little bit. I find some are more demanding than others while others are okay to wait their turn to be pet.
I worry a little bit about the barking and whether Sheltie would be yappy...
We are leaning towards a male. I keep reading there's not much of a difference but I think I just want a male. We have been around a few Shelties and gravitate around ones that are laid back, sweet and affectionate. The ones that are okay to not get attention for a little bit. I find some are more demanding than others while others are okay to wait their turn to be pet.
I worry a little bit about the barking and whether Sheltie would be yappy...
We lean to ones that are okay to be on their own for a little bit. For instances if I'm petting a bunch of Shelties they are the ones that demand constant attention while there are others that are okay to wait their turn.
I hear the Sheltie can be very vocal and wry of strangers but every one I met has not barked a whole lot and were very friendly.
I hear the Sheltie can be very vocal and wry of strangers but every one I met has not barked a whole lot and were very friendly.
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trini
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Cbunny, I think the most important thing is to meet the pup or adult you are hoping to get...and ask the breeder about that particular dog's personality. Shelties range in personality from reasonably laid back to very high drive much like a Border Collie. A good breeder will help you to select the right personality for you...so be sure to be totally open in telling the breeder what you hope for in the pup/adult you want.
Although shelties are in general more barky than some breeds, they have a big range in that area too. I have 4 shelties, 3 males and one female...one male is an "alarm" barker and erupts at literally everything but he is responsive to an "enough" command...one other male barks just to hear himself bark and he is much more difficult to quiet. But our 3rd male and our female are on the quiet side and often don't bark even when the other 2 are barking. So, again, as with activity level and "cuddle" traits, it is very individual.
Trini
trini
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Shelties as a breed do tend to be reserved, although as with everything there are exceptions. Early socialization is very important. However, even with good socialization many shelties are not "social butterflies" like a Golden, Lab or other breeds that are often openly friendly even with total strangers. Shelties are more a one family or one person breed...with very deep bonds to their person/s. For someone looking for a dog who is going to joyfully rush up and greet every person they meet, that is not your average sheltie.
Trini
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Hanne
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Very nice written by Trini, it is exactly as things are. 
And if you do not spend a lot of time socializing, so you can end with a very shy dog.
It is very important to read a real lot of things about Shelties, you will find many links on google.
So you become familiar with both the good and less good points.
I have had German Shepherds for 30 years and I spent a few years studying and examining everything I came near of Shelties. Before I chose to buy a Sheltie.
And if you do not spend a lot of time socializing, so you can end with a very shy dog.
It is very important to read a real lot of things about Shelties, you will find many links on google.
So you become familiar with both the good and less good points.
I have had German Shepherds for 30 years and I spent a few years studying and examining everything I came near of Shelties. Before I chose to buy a Sheltie.
I've been researching the breed on and off for a year now. I have read that they are wry of strangers, herders so can be very energetic and vocal.
When I started being around the breed they were not what I expected from my research in the sense that I expected them to be extra stand offish and very yappy . Instead the ones I have met so far have been friendly, sweet and don't get me wrong they Bark but not excessively or without reason. I just fell in love with them.
Im just trying to visit breeders now to get better idea of the dog and who I would like to purchase from... Which started this thread on the forum.
When I started being around the breed they were not what I expected from my research in the sense that I expected them to be extra stand offish and very yappy . Instead the ones I have met so far have been friendly, sweet and don't get me wrong they Bark but not excessively or without reason. I just fell in love with them.
Im just trying to visit breeders now to get better idea of the dog and who I would like to purchase from... Which started this thread on the forum.