Mary Allen
#4 Why are Shelties so smart?
Highly trainable and responsive, Shelties are some of the smartest dogs in the world. In fact, they're the 6th most intelligent dog breed for obedience & working intelligence. However, what truly makes them smart is their ability to herd with little to no human training.
#5 What is the rarest Sheltie color?
Bi-Black Shelties have solid black hairs which make up most of the color. They're named for their distinct black-and-white combination, with bi being Latin for two. The Bi-Black allele is recessive, which makes it the least common Sheltie color.
#6 Is a Sheltie a Border Collie?
The Sheltie and Border Collie look similar but are completely different breeds. The Border Collie and the Sheltie look similar-ish, but they are easy to tell apart. The Shetland Sheepdog, just like Shetland Ponies, are teeny tiny. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog, and the Sheltie is a small-sized dog.