AKC Standard – American Shetland Sheepdog Association
The Shetland Sheepdog should stand between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder. Note: Height is determined by a line perpendicular to the ground from the top of the shoulder blades, the dog standing naturally, with forelegs parallel to line of measurement.
The Shetland Sheepdog Breed Standard - Sheltie Planet
The AKC Sheltie Standard specifically identifies a number of faults for the head and skull. Namely, a two-angled head; a too prominent stop or no stop; any overfill below, between or above the eyes; a prominent nuchral crest; a domed skull; prominent cheekbones; a snipy muzzle; or teeth visible when the mouth is closed. Eyes and Ears
COMMONLY SEEN HEAD FAULTS 1. Topskull not flat, deep profile. 2. Overfilled stop, high over eyes, shallow underjaw. 3. Two angled profile,.high over eyes, receding backskull, sliding stop, lacking finish to underjaw. 4. Dish face, deep profile. 5. Almost no stop, nose not fitted into end of muzzle, receding chin. 6. "Roman nose".
Interpretations of the Standard - American Shetland Sheepdog …
2016年7月7日 · Our standard describes the head when viewed from the top or side as a long blunt wedge. That does NOT mean that the head should resemble a piece of apple pie. The opening phrase of the paragraph on head clearly states "the head should be refined" and Mr. Webster defines refined as "polished, free from impurity, exceedingly precise, and subtle."
Breed Standards : Shetland Sheepdog - United Kennel Club
Head. The head is refined but proportionate to the size of the body. When viewed from the side, the skull and muzzle are of equal length, parallel, and joined by a slight but definite stop. Viewed from the front and the side, the Shetland Sheepdog’s head forms a long, blunt wedge shape.
HEAD. The head is refined but proportionate to the size of the body. When viewed from the side, the skull and muzzle are of equal length, parallel, and joined by a slight but definite stop. Viewed from the front and the side, the Shetland Sheepdog’s head forms a long, blunt wedge shape.
Standard - Shetland Sheepdog
STANDARD OF THE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG. GENERAL APPEARANCE: Small; long haired working dog of great beauty, free from cloddiness and coarseness. Outline symmetrical, so that no part appears out of proportion to the whole. Abundant coat, mane and frill, shapeliness of head and sweetness of expression combine to present the ideal.
AKC's Shetland Sheepdog Standard - Yankee Shelties Substack
2024年3月10日 · The Shetland Sheepdog should stand between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder. Note: Height is determined by a line perpendicular to the ground from the top of the shoulder blades, the dog standing naturally, with forelegs parallel to line of measurement.
Size, Proportion, Substance: The Shetland Sheepdog should stand between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder. Note: Height is determined by a line perpendicular to the ground from the top of
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG BREED STANDARD - L and M SHELTIES
1990年7月18日 · Size, Proportion, Substance. The Shetland Sheepdog should stand between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder. Note: Height is determined by a line perpendicular to the ground from the top of the shoulder blades, the dog standing naturally, with forelegs parallel to line of …