Serenade Shetland SheepDogs

04/07/2026

Did you know that your dog’s nail length can directly affect their health and mobility? 🐾

When nails are short and properly maintained, the paw rests fully on the ground. This allows for a natural step, correct joint alignment, and even weight distribution. As a result, it helps prevent pain, inflammation, and premature joint wear.

On the other hand, long nails push the toes upward, alter posture, and create extra stress on the joints. This can lead to chronic pain, tendon problems, and difficulty walking ⚠️🦴. Over time, this incorrect gait can affect the knees, elbows, and spine.

Regular nail trimming is an essential part of canine health care, animal welfare, and injury prevention. Keeping your dog’s nails at the proper length improves comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life 🐶✨

👉 Always consult a veterinarian or a professional dog groomer to learn the correct way to trim nails and avoid injury.

Take care of your dog’s health today. Share this information, check your dog’s nails, and schedule a visit with a veterinary professional 🩺🐕

03/28/2026

To own a Shetland Sheepdog ( Sheltie )is a privilege, not a right. Because let's face it, not everyone deserves or is a approved to have one of our precious Shelties.❤️🐾

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Is a Sheltie the Right Dog for You?

The Shetland Sheepdog (“Sheltie”), like any other dog breed, does not fit every household. Shelties have many temperament traits, and certain of these are fairly universal to the breed. Shelties were bred and used in the harsh environment of the Scottish Shetland Islands to help shepherds with their sheep. Many of their traits made them perfect for this work. It's important to remember their roots when you think about their temperament.

* Shelties do bark. They will let you know when something is not right, when they’re happy, when they play, and especially when they have something to say. However, some Shelties do not bark very much.

* Shelties are reserved. Some people call this “shy,” but most Shelties prefer to get to know someone before getting close to them.

* Shelties are extremely loyal to the people they know best.

* Shelties are sound sensitive and sound reactive. They are “always on duty.”

* Shelties may chase (herd) almost anything that moves.

* Shelties are very smart and need to have their minds and bodies occupied. Many will invent a "job" if they are not given one. And, you may not like this "job."

* Shelties do not like to spend time away from their people. Left alone all day, a Sheltie is usually not very happy.

* Shelties are very sensitive to the moods of their people. They need a home where gentleness is the way of life.

* Shelties are an active breed and need exercise every day - more than a 10-minute walk around the block.

*Shelties have a double coat (rough outer coat and soft undercoat), and they need regular (minimum every two weeks) thorough grooming. “Tumbleweeds” are common in Sheltie homes.

*Shelties want to be an integral part of their family. They pay attention to everyone's business and may make comments on their observations. They dislike being left behind and will show their disapproval, often by barking, twirling, and jumping.

*Shelties are selective as to who is worthy of their affection and who is to be observed from a distance. They sense human moods and will be happy and sad along with you. They love attention, and they love to learn - Shelties are very easy to train. They excel at dog sports like agility, obedience competition, rally, disc dog, flyball, and herding.

In summary, if you are considering bringing a Sheltie into your home, be prepared to spend a lot of time, energy, and love on this new family member … for that is what they need to thrive. In return they will give you some of the most wonderful moments of your life and memories you will cherish forever.

Learn lots more about Shelties on the website of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association and in Sheltie Talk, by Betty Jo McKinney (new edition 2010).

03/28/2026

Proud breeder moment.
Boone and Sara his mama have officially kicked off the agility adventures and they went big! 7 days, 3 trials, 14 runs, 6 Q's, and 2 titles.

They started their adventure last Saturday at the WRKC trial in Oshkosh, then headed down to St Louis for the Greater St Louis Shetland Sheepdog trial on Wednesday and Thursday and finished with the American Shetland Sheepdog Association National Specialty today.

Sara so proud of how Boone handled the energy of Purina Farms at less than 2 years old. He is turning into a fantastic little partner even though it feels like she's running a freight train with no brakes!

Sara sincerely appreciate all the old and new friends that were there to cheer and support us this week. This is going to be a great journey! We here at Serenade Shetland SheepDogs are extremely proud of the both of you. 🩶🖤🤍🐾 BLESSED 🙌

02/27/2026

Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets

02/26/2026

Update ❤️🐾

02/25/2026

💉 Vaccine titers should be a standard part of veterinary care, in my opinion.

🩸 A simple blood test can tell you if your pet is protected and prevent the overuse of vaccines.

✖️We know that protection from core vaccines can last much longer than what’s stated on the reminder card from the vet, yet “annual shots” is the norm.

✅ If your vet doesn’t offer vaccine titers, or they quote exorbitant fees, you can use:

Hemopet - https://tinyurl.com/2w4edhtu

Kansas State University - https://tinyurl.com/3xd59kpw

Healthy Dog Workshop - https://tinyurl.com/2tnsf9we

Nayked Pet - https://tinyurl.com/3phtb2xa

02/14/2026

02/09/2026

Happy birthday Octavia & Lacey.

01/26/2026

Happiest 7th birthday Paisley🖤🤎🤍🐾 and a heavenly birthday to Rayne. 🌈💔🐾

Whelped on 1/26/19 Girl #1 8.01oz at 6:11 pm Girl #2 4 1/2 oz at 7:54 pm

01/23/2026

🐈❄️ COLD WEATHER PET ALERT ❄️🐕

‼️IF YOU`RE COLD, THEY`RE COLD! BRING THEM INSIDE‼️

As temperatures drop, pets cannot survive prolonged exposure to the cold. BRING YOUR PETS IN.