OurSheltieSite: Shelties in Australia

Shelties in Australia

Shelties in Australia

Welcome to Shelties in Australia at Our Sheltie Site!

Amongst these pages you will find information on Shelties in Australia including temperament, health care, the breed standard, links to breeders and owners and general Australian dog links. There is also performance information on competing in obedience and agility within Queensland.

Did you know that we had only 1,314 sheltie pups registered in Australia last year? While a wonderful breed most Australians would not recognise a sheltie as anything other than a "minature collie". So if you want to find out more about these extraordinary dogs, read on.

To help guide you through this site on the left of each page is a navigator outlining the various pages: whenever you want to come back to this page click on "Shelties in Australia" highlighted in yellow. Likewise, you can use this navigator to get from page to page.

Where to start?To begin with come and find out about the Shetland Sheepdog, Companion Extraordinaire. On this page I give an introduction to the sheltie breed and temperament from an owner's perspective. I also talk about care, selection and a little on the history of the breed. From this page there are links to other sheltie owners' pages from around the world. These pages all have one thing in common - they highlight what wonderful companions the shetland sheepdog are, hence the title of this particlular page. You should also check out Companion Extraordinaire- Health Care for information on worming, heartworm, fleas, grooming, feeding and generally taking care of this wonderful breed.

Where to next?
For those of you particularly interested in Shelties in Australia, check out some photos of our Australian Champions and The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) Breed Standard. It also highlights some conformational points on Grand Ch. Hillacre Wee McGregor, one of the current stars in the Australian confomation ring.

So you want a sheltie? The Sheltie Breeders in Australia page will help you find a sheltie breeder for the perfect companion, both online and snail mail addresses.Remember if you want a sheltie it is always best to get one from a breeder who is committed to the breed. Also see the Sheltie Clubs page for links to the state sheltie clubs. Includes some links to Australian pet owners' pages too.

So you've got a sheltie.....
Looking for sheltie stuff? Then don't miss my Sheltie Stuff: freebies and collectables! Links to online shopping for those who love their shelties.

Can I compete with my sheltie? You bet! Take a look at the ADAA site for information on agility in Australia or check out the rules for competitive obedience in Australia. Flyball is also a game shelties very much love competing in. There are many performance and conformation events and clubs in Australia.

Or just curious about the Australian Doggy Scene? Lots of information contained within Australian dog sites with links to the best general dog pages, the canine control bodies and resources in Australia.

Where else can I find information on Shelties?
Go and See my Favourite Sheltie Sites and Discussion Groups
from Around the World. But before you go be sure to bookmark.

The Dogpatch Doghouse. My favourite performance and sheltie site. Articles galore! Also discussion forums on agility and obedience, and heaps of helpful links catalogued in an easy to use fashion. It will take you a week to look at it all, but it will be a week well spent. Enjoy!
Funny, Cute and Special Sheltie Photo Gallery: worth a look at these lovely photos from around the world.
The Internet Sheltie Collection: Over 1500 links to shelties all over the world, all catalogued for your convenience.	The Truth about the Sheltie: An amusing look at the history and character of shelties. Very tongue-in-cheek. A Good laugh.
Inspirational Sheltie Stories: Scotland's littlest warrior- some touching stories.	Shetland Sheepdog Books. Books on Shelties catalogued here at the Doghouse Bookstore.

*But wait, there's more... Last but not least please* visit our personal pages. Meet both the clan and the owners.**
Meet the Harrisonhill Sheltie Clan: Meet the inspiration for this site: Billy, Katie, Missy and our newest arrival, Jonty.See our treasure chest of photos. And if you like agility take a look at Billy and Missy's Agility Adventures for some fun-filled sheltie antics.	Meet the Owners: Tracey and Glenn on their homepage with pics and stuff about work and play.

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