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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: Missing Shetie - Suburban Chicago IL - NW Chris, Jan 30, 2019

    3. Forum Notifications

      As we make changes and improvements to our forums, we will tell you about it here. Only moderators may post, so PM one if you have questions.
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  2. Sheltie Talk

    1. Say Hello!

      C'mon in and introduce yourself!
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      Latest: Enclave's Dreams Can Come True KarenCurtis, Feb 21, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    2. Considering a Sheltie?

      Get tips and advice from other Sheltie owners here.
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      Latest: Advice on bringing a second sheltie into the home? Katie Kay, Feb 10, 2019

    3. Puppies 101

      Forum for all those new puppy questions!
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      Latest: Puppy obsession- puppy colors? KarenCurtis, Feb 22, 2019 at 8:38 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: Goodbye my Deska Lexi, Jan 26, 2019

    5. Sheltie Chat

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

      Latest: Happy 11th Birthday to my Koko Cindy, Feb 23, 2019 at 12:16 AM

    6. General Dog Chat

      Feel like talking about topics other than Shelties? DOG RELATED TOPICS ONLY PLEASE.
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      Latest: Bad Day at Quality Control sable, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:06 AM

  3. Health

    1. Behavior

      You don't speak Sheltie? Learn to interpret and deal with their behaviors here.
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      Latest: Ears back when greeting... Sandy in CT, Feb 14, 2019

    2. Grooming

      Learn tips and techniques that will make your Sheltie look their best!
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      Latest: Parts, ruffles and frills. Margi, Feb 21, 2019 at 7:58 PM

    3. Sheltie Training

      Forum for general training discussions. (I.e., tricks, leash training, crate training, clicker training, etc.)
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      Latest: Does anyone here slack off sometimes in their Sheltie training? Cindy, Feb 20, 2019 at 11:01 PM

    4. Diseases & Illnesses

      Forum for discussion of specific medical problems.
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      Latest: Checkers the Rock Star Piper's mom, Feb 22, 2019 at 8:59 PM

    5. Drugs & Medications

      Is your Sheltie on medications? Get questions answered and support here.
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      Latest: essential oils spot-on treatment for Skin conditions Piper's mom, Feb 12, 2019

    6. General Health

      Forum for discussing health and dental issues.
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      Latest: Sandstorm has arthritis we THINK Chris, Feb 20, 2019 at 1:56 PM

    7. Senior Sheltie Health

      Enjoy those golden years. Talk to other Sheltie owners about their experiences.
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      Latest: Dog Wheelchair Cindy, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:51 PM

  4. Diet & Nutrition

    1. BARF, Raw & Natural Diets

      Discuss nutrition information, advice and feeding options here.
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      Latest: Advice on Partial Raw HikerDog, Feb 2, 2019

    2. Commercial Food

      Discuss wet vs. dry, brands, ingredients, quality and more.
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      Latest: FDA research findings on Grain Feed Food Sunflower77, Feb 21, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    3. Treats & Supplements

      Did someone say c-o-o-k-i-e?
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      Latest: Rawhide rolls made in USA? sable, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:10 AM

    4. Recipes

      Shelties love home cooking!
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      Latest: Lookin for recipe suggestions Emily777, Jul 9, 2018

  5. Performance Sports

    1. Agility

      Forum for discussing all aspects of the Sheltie in Agility.
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      Latest: Greatness in Our Midst!! Cara Sandler, Nov 13, 2018

    2. Flyball

      Forum for flying Shelties! (Say that 5 times fast!)
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      Latest: Sca's crown is getting ready to go to Missy SheepOfBlue, Jul 26, 2018

    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: Justus and Flyer 2019 Calliesmom, Feb 21, 2019 at 9:25 PM

    5. Other Sports

      Forum to discuss other dog sports like disc dog, tracking, lure coursing, musical freestyle, etc.
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      Latest: Dock diving corbinam, Jun 7, 2018

  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: Puppy Class or Am Bred? Debbie G, Sep 29, 2018

    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: Flurry Shows Off! ghggp, Jul 28, 2018

    3. Show Grooming

      Bathing, brushing & tips for dogs competing in conformation shows.
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      Latest: Question about brownish skin around the eyes Caro, Sep 27, 2016

    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: Is Chance a Sable Merle? Calliesmom, Jan 24, 2019

    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: Dog Backpack recommendation? Cindy, May 4, 2018

    2. Crates & Beds

      Place to discuss alternatives to using YOUR bed/couch. (Shhh...just don't tell the Shelties!)
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      Latest: Kennel bumpers ghggp, May 4, 2018

    3. Toys

      The Sheltie with the most toys wins! squeak, squeak!
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      Latest: Looking for toys to interest my sheltie Hanne, Aug 17, 2017

    4. Other Equipment

      You can never have enough dog stuff!
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      Latest: Everything You Need to Know About Dog Bowls! RikyR, Feb 19, 2019 at 9:08 AM

  8. Sheltie Rescue

    1. Rescue Chat

      Forum for Sheltie related rescue discussions.
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      Latest: Need help for a senior Sheltie Mix that needs a foster/rescue Calliesmom, Jun 28, 2018

    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: Ozzy the sheltie in Kentville Nova Scotia, Canada Sharon7, Nov 1, 2018

    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: My Fallen Angel rescued Ann, Mar 14, 2018

    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

      Post here if you are having technical difficulties.
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      Latest: Help with search function Calliesmom, Dec 27, 2018

    2. Frequently Asked Questions

      Have a question about how something works? You’ll find the answers here.
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    3. Forum Upgrade

      The forums will be upgrading from VBulletin software to Xenforo. Post here for questions, help or to make suggestions.
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  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