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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: FOUND!!!! Florida Alert: Lost Sheltie! Selena Wohlslagel, Jun 25, 2021

    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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      Latest: New Forum Feature - Thread Dowloading take4roll10, Apr 30, 2019

  2. Sheltie Talk

    1. Say Hello!

      C'mon in and introduce yourself!
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      Latest: Little Luke says hello Selena Wohlslagel, Jan 20, 2022

    2. Considering a Sheltie?

      Get tips and advice from other Sheltie owners here.
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      Latest: 17 yr old in Palm Beach.... Darren, Sep 15, 2021

    3. Puppies 101

      Forum for all those new puppy questions!
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      Latest: Piper, Piper, Piper Calliesmom, Jan 27, 2022 at 8:58 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 will always love you, sweet Reese. KarenCurtis, Jan 11, 2022

    5. Sheltie Chat

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

      Latest: Winter morning Calliesmom, Jan 27, 2022 at 9:00 PM

    6. General Dog Chat

      Feel like talking about topics other than Shelties? DOG RELATED TOPICS ONLY PLEASE.
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      Latest: Sausage drone rescue! ghggp, Jan 22, 2022 at 10:03 AM

  3. Health

    1. Behavior

      You don't speak Sheltie? Learn to interpret and deal with their behaviors here.
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      Latest: Silent barking -- our 20-week-old Sheltie does this several times a day. Wondering why. Sharon7, Nov 4, 2021

    2. Grooming

      Learn tips and techniques that will make your Sheltie look their best!
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      Latest: Recommendation for paw pad fur trimmer? Shelby's mom, Dec 25, 2021

    3. Sheltie Training

      Forum for general training discussions. (I.e., tricks, leash training, crate training, clicker training, etc.)
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      Latest: Coop is doing great, but...... Piper's mom, Jan 26, 2022 at 3:24 PM

    4. Diseases & Illnesses

      Forum for discussion of specific medical problems.
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      Latest: Best time to go emergency vet? Sharon7, Jan 27, 2022 at 10:58 PM

    5. Drugs & Medications

      Is your Sheltie on medications? Get questions answered and support here.
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      Latest: Bordatella vaccination reaction Sandy in CT, Nov 22, 2021

    6. General Health

      Forum for discussing health and dental issues.
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      Latest: Beware of Boxes Caro, Dec 13, 2021

    7. Senior Sheltie Health

      Enjoy those golden years. Talk to other Sheltie owners about their experiences.
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      Latest: My dear sweet Tully in palliative care Ron Atkinson, Jan 28, 2022 at 2:56 AM

  4. Diet & Nutrition

    1. BARF, Raw & Natural Diets

      Discuss nutrition information, advice and feeding options here.
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      Latest: Thinking of switching to homecooked meals instead of commercial Caro, Nov 6, 2021

    2. Commercial Food

      Discuss wet vs. dry, brands, ingredients, quality and more.
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      Latest: Another Dog Food Recall Chris, Dec 15, 2021

    3. Treats & Supplements

      Did someone say c-o-o-k-i-e?
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      Latest: Nzymes Sprouted Granules for Dogs, Cats, Horses, and Companion Pets. Raw Super-Food Protein and Anti Sharon7, Jan 15, 2022

    4. Recipes

      Shelties love home cooking!
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      Latest: Yummy no carb turkey cookies (for dogs lol) Piper's mom, Jan 26, 2022 at 2:02 PM

  5. Performance Sports

    1. Agility

      Forum for discussing all aspects of the Sheltie in Agility.
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      Latest: November Agility Pensacola 2021 KarenCurtis, Dec 12, 2021

    2. Flyball

      Forum for flying Shelties! (Say that 5 times fast!)
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      Latest: Another Flyball Update Piper's mom, Aug 5, 2021

    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: November 2021 Obedience/Rally Trial Calliesmom, Dec 8, 2021

    5. Other Sports

      Forum to discuss other dog sports like disc dog, tracking, lure coursing, musical freestyle, etc.
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      Latest: Sniff 'n' Go trini, Jul 25, 2021

  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: Misty Makes a Bang! Piper's mom, Jul 15, 2021

    3. Show Grooming

      Bathing, brushing & tips for dogs competing in conformation shows.
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      Latest: Undercoat...gone! Selena Wohlslagel, Jun 27, 2021

    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: Does colour define temperament? Sharon7, Aug 16, 2021

    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: Eye color in breeding Hanne, Mar 14, 2021

  7. Sheltie Gear

    1. Clothing, Leashes & Collars

      Sheltie fashion can be fun!
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      Latest: Dog Backpack recommendation? Cindy, May 8, 2021

    2. Crates & Beds

      Place to discuss alternatives to using YOUR bed/couch. (Shhh...just don't tell the Shelties!)
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      Latest: Bed preferences/options Jess041, Aug 25, 2021

    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: Dog wash advice? Sandy in CT, Jan 5, 2022

  8. Sheltie Rescue

    1. Rescue Chat

      Forum for Sheltie related rescue discussions.
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      Latest: She Rescued 4 Shelties, Now They Help Others Through Therapy Work trini, Jan 25, 2022 at 8:45 AM

    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: Save our Seniors... ghggp, Dec 6, 2021

    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 am available Selena Wohlslagel, Apr 9, 2021

  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: Avatar Question Margi, Oct 26, 2021

    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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

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      Latest: Kelly did you get my check Selena Wohlslagel, Jun 29, 2021

  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