in Awww 15 Interesting Facts About Shetland Sheepdogs by Judy Powell April 18, 2024, 11:59 pm 9shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 10 Shelties have a double coat. The hair on the head, ears, and feet is smooth, but the mane and frill (the hair around the neck and on the forechest) are abundant. The legs and tail are furry as well. Credit Judy Powell 11 You'll see three basic colors in the breed, all with varying amounts of white and/or tan markings: sable, ranging from golden to mahogany; black; blue Merle (blue-gray with black). Credit Judy Powell 12 A Sheltie who's more than 50 percent white or who has a brindle coat won't do for the show ring, but his color doesn't affect his ability to be a great companion. Credit Judy Powell Page 4 of 5Previous 12345Next9shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 14 Signs You Are A Crazy Cane Corso Person Next article 15 Amazing Facts About Neapolitan Mastiffs You Probably Never Knew Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.