Shetland sheepdog

noun

1. one of a breed of small sheepdogs resembling a miniature collie, raised originally in the Shetland Islands.

Shetland sheepdog

noun

1. a small dog similar in appearance to a rough collie Also calledsheltie

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shetland sheepdog¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

“She’s good and he’s good,” said Bernice Fleischer, 75, a music teacher, as she walked her Shetland sheepdog on West End Avenue.

From Washington Post

The boy's family spoke to KJRH, and said the animal was a mix between a Corgi and a Shetland Sheepdog.

From Fox News

Today, he lives on Capitol Hill with his Shetland sheepdog, Lucky.

From Seattle Times

Bono the Havanese, Wilma the boxer, Conrad the Shetland sheepdog, and Vinny the wire fox terrier also made the final grouping.

From Fox News

So far, it will be the golden retriever vs. the Shetland sheepdog vs. the standard poodle vs. the Havanese vs. the whippet.

From New York Times