r/sheltie

since it's cooled down significantly, we get to have fun outside more often! somebody is a big fan 🥰

Hello! 2nd time sheltie owner with a question about Sheltie ears--

My 6 month old puppy's ears are generally pretty floppy, but every once in a while the one ear stands up straight. Is this something that would be worth glueing/taping or is it too late for that? I know the top is supposed to tip forward whereas hers flop pretty far. Love the look of the tipped ears, I'm just not sure what's happening here.

My first sheltie's ears were glued when we got her but when I got this girl, the breeder said we shouldn't need to glue them... now I'm questioning if we should have?

Anyway, any thoughts appreciated!! Love this girl, just confused 🤷🏼‍♀️

She is our rare blue eyed red Merle.

Sweet as can be

her first chicago winter, back in 2023. do y’all remember your sheltie pup’s first time experiencing snow? the confusion. the drama. the tiny little paws in the snow.

When we brought her home as a pup, we knew that it was a possibility because shelties are more prone to epilepsy. As my son said, if she does end up with it, who better to take care of her?

I knew immediately what it was when I saw it. And I intimately knew the terror and fear in her eyes. It breaks my heart to know she’s going through that.

I guess I’m just posting because I know that there are many of you out there with epileptic shelties who understand the pain of watching. And probably many, many more of you who know the pain of watching your dog go through health problems.

Picture is of Ruby, hanging out with me during an ambulatory EEG.

Hamish is the first sheltie I've had who thinks it's his job--nay, his duty--to wrestle other dogs into good behaviour. He's not aggressive, but he does love a good chase and wrestle!

I swear she’s secretly a coyote

(This is one day after his bed and area was completely cleaned btw🫩)

The local SPCA had a photoshoot fundraiser with a pro photographer. I'm happy to support them and very happy with the photo