I have a rescue Border Sheltie (Border Collie Sheltie mix) that I have had for a year and I also have two Boston Terriers, and all three of them are great dogs. My question is: What is the best way to control the shedding in the Border Sheltie? I hope I am not disqualified from this board for having Bostons and a mix breed Sheltie. LOL
Hello from Minnesota
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Calliesmom
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Welcome
no disqualifications- however pictures are required
no disqualifications- however pictures are required
Chris
Premium Member
Welcome, gary! You are most welcome here, as well as your Border Sheltie and honorary Shelties! 
I recommend a teflon coated coat rake. That's really helped at our house with four Shelties!
I recommend a teflon coated coat rake. That's really helped at our house with four Shelties!
corbinam
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Welcome to the forum!
My shelties only seriously shed about once a year. Border collies, from my limited exposure, tend to shed a lot more. I know that something that helps here for the shelties is a warm bath and then a brushing to pull out all the loose coat at once.
My shelties only seriously shed about once a year. Border collies, from my limited exposure, tend to shed a lot more. I know that something that helps here for the shelties is a warm bath and then a brushing to pull out all the loose coat at once.
danisgoat
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Welcome to the Sheltie Nation Forum! It is great to have you join us.
My Shelties are not big shedders, so I am really no help there!
Thanks for joining us.
My Shelties are not big shedders, so I am really no help there!
Thanks for joining us.
marymrumfelt
Forums Enthusiast
Hey, Gary!
I grew up with Bostons! I have a sheltie and two mixes too!
I would try a furminator to help out with the fur. There are some good blog posts out there if you Google Furminator/Sheltie and it will show you how to use it and stuff. I got mine from Ebay.
I grew up with Bostons! I have a sheltie and two mixes too!
I would try a furminator to help out with the fur. There are some good blog posts out there if you Google Furminator/Sheltie and it will show you how to use it and stuff. I got mine from Ebay.
sheltieluvr6
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Welcome to the sheltie forums!
Don't worry. Any dog in my books is amazing! They all love us just the same
I agree with everyone else though. Pictures are a must! Having a Border/Sheltie (Shorder?, Beltie? haha) must be a task in itself. They are both highly intelligent and very energetic.
As far as grooming goes, making sure that you brush consistently helps out a great deal. Furminators, though I've never used one, seem to be a great investment too.
Hope that helps a little!
Don't worry. Any dog in my books is amazing! They all love us just the same
I agree with everyone else though. Pictures are a must! Having a Border/Sheltie (Shorder?, Beltie? haha) must be a task in itself. They are both highly intelligent and very energetic.As far as grooming goes, making sure that you brush consistently helps out a great deal. Furminators, though I've never used one, seem to be a great investment too.
Hope that helps a little!