I Herd You
This AKC certificate is earned when a dog shows basic herding instinct but does not yet compete in a trial.
Answer: What is the Herding Instinct Certificate (HIC)?
The ideal height for an adult Shetland Sheepdog falls within this narrow range.
What is about 13 to 16 inches at the shoulder?
Because of their size, Shelties commonly jump in this height range in agility.
What is 12 to 16 inches.
This obedience exercise tests a dog’s ability to remain in position while the handler moves away.
What is a stay?
This household chore doubles as cardio when you own a Sheltie.
What is vacuuming?
These two AKC herding tests differ because one evaluates instinct and the other evaluates control.
What are PT and HT?
This part of the Sheltie must appear in proportion to the body, never coarse or heavy.
What is the head?
This agility term describes running a course without faults.
What is a clean run?
This performance sport combines obedience skills with a course of numbered signs.
What is Rally?
In a Sheltie household, this substance appears on couches, cars, clothes, food, and somehow inside sealed containers.
What is hair?
AKC herding rules allow trials to be held on sheep, ducks, or this larger livestock.
What are cattle?
The Shetland Sheepdog breed standard describes the expression as “bright, alert, and” this.
What is intelligent?
In agility, this occurs when a dog skips a required obstacle.
What is a refusal?
This obedience exercise evaluates teamwork as the dog walks closely beside the handler.
What is heeling?
This sound alerts Sheltie owners that someone, something, or nothing at all is happening.
What is barking?
In AKC herding trials, Shelties may compete at this introductory competitive level.
What is Started?
According to the breed standard, these four colors are recognized for Shetland Sheepdogs.
What are sable, tri-color, blue merle, and bi-black?
This part of an agility obstacle is painted yellow and must be touched by the dog.
What is the contact zone?
This advanced obedience title comes after CD and CDX.
What is Utility Dog (UD)?
This weather condition instantly increases Sheltie coat volume by 50 percent.
What is humidity?
This year marked the official creation of the AKC Herding Group.
What is 1983?
This physical trait helps give the Sheltie its alert, intelligent expression.
What are tipped ears?
This Shetland Sheepdog became the first of her breed to win the Masters Agility Championship at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Who is Bee?
Unlike obedience, rally allows this during the performance.
What is verbal encouragement or talking to the dog?
This is the unofficial accessory of every Sheltie owner.
What is a lint roller?