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  1. Announcements

    1. Events

      Premium Members can post event announcements here.
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      Latest: New Jersey Sheltie Rescue Picnic danisgoat, Dec 29, 2015

    2. Missing Shelties

      If you know of a lost or found Sheltie, please post it here.
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      Latest: Florida Alert: Lost Sheltie! Piper's mom, Feb 20, 2021 at 7:25 PM

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  2. Sheltie Talk

    1. Say Hello!

      C'mon in and introduce yourself!
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      Latest: Can shelties be happy in a busy/noisy home SheepOfBlue, Feb 24, 2021 at 12:48 PM

    2. Considering a Sheltie?

      Get tips and advice from other Sheltie owners here.
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      Latest: Contacting a Breeder - Should I? Elei, Aug 12, 2019

    3. Puppies 101

      Forum for all those new puppy questions!
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      Latest: Blueberry update Sandy in CT, Feb 25, 2021 at 4:24 PM

    4. Sheltie Angels

      A place to give & receive support for our Shelties who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge.
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      Latest: WE lost our Amber Lee Shelby's mom, Feb 24, 2021 at 7:13 PM

    5. Sheltie Chat

      SHELTIE-RELATED topics that don’t fit anywhere else!
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      1. Fuzzy Photo Updates

      Latest: The games change depending on the playmate. ghggp, Feb 25, 2021 at 4:10 PM

    6. General Dog Chat

      Feel like talking about topics other than Shelties? DOG RELATED TOPICS ONLY PLEASE.
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      Latest: Buck helps with scammers Sharon7, Feb 12, 2021

  3. Health

    1. Behavior

      You don't speak Sheltie? Learn to interpret and deal with their behaviors here.
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      Latest: Bark Collars danisgoat, Jan 7, 2021

    2. Grooming

      Learn tips and techniques that will make your Sheltie look their best!
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      Latest: Tail Fur Question!!! ghggp, Feb 15, 2021

    3. Sheltie Training

      Forum for general training discussions. (I.e., tricks, leash training, crate training, clicker training, etc.)
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      Latest: Encouragement for potty training fail Piper's mom, Sep 30, 2020

    4. Diseases & Illnesses

      Forum for discussion of specific medical problems.
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      Latest: Pigeon toed Calliesmom, Feb 24, 2021 at 12:24 PM

    5. Drugs & Medications

      Is your Sheltie on medications? Get questions answered and support here.
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      Latest: Prozac for Puppies? DianeP, Feb 18, 2021

    6. General Health

      Forum for discussing health and dental issues.
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      Latest: Tears and stains from only one eye ghggp, Feb 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM

    7. Senior Sheltie Health

      Enjoy those golden years. Talk to other Sheltie owners about their experiences.
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      Latest: The Diswasher is NOT a Tardis, Layla Sandy in CT, Feb 22, 2021 at 10:52 PM

  4. Diet & Nutrition

    1. BARF, Raw & Natural Diets

      Discuss nutrition information, advice and feeding options here.
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      Latest: Is raw really that much better? Piper's mom, Nov 16, 2020

    2. Commercial Food

      Discuss wet vs. dry, brands, ingredients, quality and more.
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      Latest: FDA food recall, 28 deaths Sandy in CT, Feb 15, 2021

    3. Treats & Supplements

      Did someone say c-o-o-k-i-e?
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      Latest: Weird Taste Piper's mom, Nov 24, 2020

    4. Recipes

      Shelties love home cooking!
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      Latest: Excalibur 4 rack dehydrator Piper's mom, Sep 11, 2020

  5. Performance Sports

    1. Agility

      Forum for discussing all aspects of the Sheltie in Agility.
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      Latest: Two on two off contacts DianeP, Dec 22, 2020

    2. Flyball

      Forum for flying Shelties! (Say that 5 times fast!)
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      Latest: A flyball update Calliesmom, Oct 8, 2019

    3. Herding & Tracking

      Discussion of the Sheltie doing the work it was bred for!
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      Latest: over the river and through the woods ... trying out tracking Sharon7, Dec 13, 2018

    4. Obedience

      Topics concerning competition, training questions and advice.
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      Latest: 2021 Flyer Fun, and maybe UDX legs Calliesmom, Feb 7, 2021

    5. Other Sports

      Forum to discuss other dog sports like disc dog, tracking, lure coursing, musical freestyle, etc.
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      Latest: All Kayaked Out Hanne, Oct 8, 2020

  6. Breed Handling

    1. Getting Started in Conformation

      New to breed handling? Have a question? Get answers from the experts here!
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      Latest: Starting handling classes Caro, Nov 29, 2020

    2. Handling Chat

      Need info on upcoming shows? Need advice? Want to vent? This is the place!
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      1. Show Brags!

      Latest: A "Flurry" of Ribbons take4roll10, Jun 11, 2019

    3. Show Grooming

      Bathing, brushing & tips for dogs competing in conformation shows.
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      Latest: Glycerin for ear tipping Sharon7, Oct 29, 2019

    4. Sheltie Colors

      Sable, Tri, Bi, Blue, Merle....what does it all mean? Find out more & discuss color genetics here.
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      Latest: What am I missing?? *bi color* Daisy1015, Oct 6, 2020

    5. Handling Techniques

      Forum for help with training for the show ring.
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      Latest: No ears tofu pup, Aug 5, 2015

    6. Pedigrees

      Researching your Sheltie's family tree? Have a pedigree question? Get details here.
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      Latest: I lost Sherlocks registration papers TME, Oct 23, 2017

    7. The Sheltie Standard

      Area to discuss the AKC standard.
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      Latest: Unusual top line? corbinam, Nov 19, 2017

  7. Sheltie Gear

    1. Clothing, Leashes & Collars

      Sheltie fashion can be fun!
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      Latest: Collar Warning! ghggp, Nov 30, 2020

    2. Crates & Beds

      Place to discuss alternatives to using YOUR bed/couch. (Shhh...just don't tell the Shelties!)
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      Latest: Airline Carrier for a Puppy Elei, Sep 9, 2019

    3. Toys

      The Sheltie with the most toys wins! squeak, squeak!
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      Latest: Looking for Loud/Obnoxious Squeaky balls:) Hanne, Jan 17, 2021

    4. Other Equipment

      You can never have enough dog stuff!
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      Latest: Cooling vests, fans, cooling pads? Overheated Sheltie! Hanne, Sep 22, 2020

  8. Sheltie Rescue

    1. Rescue Chat

      Forum for Sheltie related rescue discussions.
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      Latest: Looking for a Home in MI ghggp, Dec 7, 2020

    2. Adopt a Sheltie

      For dogs available from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt rescues looking to re-home a dog.
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      Latest: Adopt a sheltie in Dallas, TX area Sharon7, May 14, 2020

    3. Rescue Stories

      Have a feel good story about a Sheltie that you or a friend rescued? Please share it with us.
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      Latest: Senior Rescue - A Powerful Message Hanne, Feb 1, 2020

    4. Volunteers Needed

      Look to see if you can volunteer your time to help a Sheltie in need.
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      Latest: I'm around. Sheltiemama, Nov 20, 2015

  9. Forums Marketplace

    1. Equipment & Apparel

      Dog related items only, please.
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      Latest: Furminator For Sale! lovemyshelties, Dec 20, 2011

    2. Giveaways

      If you're looking for a home for a "freebie" dog (or other animal) or have an item you're willing to give away, you may post it here. Ads in this forum are free.
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      Latest: Clean Run (Past Issues) k9kreationz, Feb 15, 2016

    3. Miscellaneous Classifieds

      Dog related items only, please.
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      Latest: Sheltie portraits BarbV, Feb 7, 2014

    4. Wanted

      Looking for a puppy, adult dog or dog related equipment?
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      Latest: Wanted...Rescue SheepOfBlue, Oct 29, 2018

  10. Technical Assistance

    1. Help Forum

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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    3. Forum Upgrade

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      Latest: Conversations Kelly, Apr 29, 2019

  11. Archives

    1. Favorites

      The best of Sheltie Forums, collected here for your enjoyment.
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      Latest: Dingleberries! Rassy, Nov 8, 2008

    2. Reference

      Some of our most useful threads, saved here for quick access.
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      Latest: Previous spay/neuter discussions. Mom2Melli, Nov 15, 2014