Sheltie Medical Problems Bibliography

Health Considerations – American Shetland Sheepdog Association

https://www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/health-considerations/

Overview. In general, Shetland Sheepdogs are hearty, long-lived dogs, but like any living creature, health issues may arise. Some may have an underlying genetic cause. Concerned breeders of Shetland Sheepdogs are striving to breed healthy Shelties and decrease the …

Common Sheltie Health Problems - NJ Sheltie Rescue

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Shelties are generally healthy, especially when they have been bred with care. However there are some conditions which affect herding breeds more commonly, such as Sheltie …

Breed: Sheltie Health Problems, Lifespan, Temperament

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Breed: Sheltie Health Problems, Lifespan, Temperament & Maintenance. by Tamira Eliseo. Suggested tests: Eye, hip, DNA for vWD. Major concerns: Dermatomyositis. Avg …

Common Sheltie Health Issues – Shepherddogsite

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An affected sheltie won’t be able to clot blood as quickly or as efficiently as it should, leading to excessive bleeding and even hemorrhages. VWD is a genetic disease, …

5 Genetic Diseases in Shelties | Sheltie Planet

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Shetland Sheepdog Health Issues | Dog …

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The most common health issues that have been reported in Shetland Sheepdogs over the years: Orthopedic issues: hip dysplasia, patellar luxation. Skin problems: …

Top 3 Health Concerns For Your Shetland Sheepdog

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#1 – Dermatomyositis Also called DM or sometimes Sheltie Skin Syndrome – which is a false name as it affects several herding breeds – is a mysterious genetic disease that …

Shetland Sheepdog Health Problems

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Many Shelties are blind or vision-impaired, from hereditary eye diseases like collie eye anomaly, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), coloboma, eyelash abnormalities, …

Solutions for Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog) behavior issues

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Major causes of behavior problems in Shelties Most behavior problems usually have their root in one of these four causes. This can include destructive behavior, …

Shetland Sheepdog Guide: Temperament

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Below is a list of several Shetland Sheepdog health problems that they are prone to developing. Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism occurs when the body is unable to supply …