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The same breed, but yet so different. Baxter and Jenna are both Shetland Sheepdogs but with very different personalities. Baxter is a Sable and White, Jenna is a blue merle sheltie. Jenna is a toy nut, Baxter only wants the toy once Jenna has it. Baxter will herd anthing and everything around the house and yard and Jenna doesn't really herd much.Ba… read more

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Let's just say having a Jack Russell in the house is an experience all to its own. I have one, her name is Jules. Jules came from a breeder in Canada. The family who spent a great deal of money on her, never researched the breed and let's just say it wasn't a match made in heaven. She came to stay with me for a weekend five years ago, yes years a… read more

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Animal Planet has been running a wonderful series on dog breeds, Dogs 101. Any prospective dog owner should research the breed before making the dog a member of the family. This show reviews each breed by energy level, history and traits, grooming needs, health concerns, train ability, etc. An absolute before bringing the dog into your family. So m… read more

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Ever wonder why people pick the breeds they do. I am a Sheltie person, always have been and always will. Not that I don’t love our Jack Russell too! Just different breeds fit different people. Intelligence, size, ears, it could be anything that attracts us to the breeds we love and keeps us loyal. I have had five Shelties over the years, and all … read more