Shetland Sheepdog

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A strong, lightly built dog, with a long, wedge-shaped head. Its coat is rough with a soft undercoat. It has a lion-like mane and frill around the neck, and the coat may be blue merle or sable and black with various amounts of white and/or tan. Ears are small and flexible with dropping tips. The average height range is 12-15 inches and the average weight range is 12-18 pounds.

**Synonyms:** - Collie (miniature) - Sheltie