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Showing Shetland Sheepdogs Trivia Quiz

AKC Conformation dog shows for the Shetland Sheepdog.

A multiple-choice quiz by morrigan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
morrigan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,129

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1784

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Question 1 of 10

1. Is the sheltie usually stacked on the table or the ground when the judge checks its structure?

Answer: (Table or ground)

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Question 2 of 10

2. How tall can the sheltie be? Hint

12 to 17 inches

There is no height requirement

13 to 16 inches

12 to 14 inches

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many different classes are there per sex? Hint

10 each

1 each

8 each

4 for the male, 7 for the female

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many different color variations can the sheltie be shown in? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Can a sheltie be shown with prick ears, even though it doesn't meet AKC standards?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Can a sable-merle sheltie be shown in the conformation ring?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Is there a weight restriction?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Are there different types of coats?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Is the sheltie literally a collie in miniature?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. How long should their tail bones be? Hint

Touching the ground.

Between the ground and their butt.

They should be bobbed.

To the top of their hocks.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Is the sheltie usually stacked on the table or the ground when the judge checks its structure?

Answer: table

It is a short enough dog (from 13-16 inches) that the judges usually use a table to check the dog's structure.

2. How tall can the sheltie be?

Answer: 13 to 16 inches

The sheltie is one of the smaller herding breed, only being taller than a couple breeds, such as the corgi.

3. How many different classes are there per sex?

Answer: 8 each

They are: 6 to 9 months, 9 to 12 months, 12 to 18 months, American Bred, Novice, Bred by Exhibitor, Open Sable and White, and AOAC which is Any Other Allowed Color.

4. How many different color variations can the sheltie be shown in?

Answer: 8

Sable and white, white (color-headed white and homozygous), tri (which is black, tan and white), bi black, bi blue (merle), blue merle, and sable merle.

The white sheltie can be shown, but it will not win as they are severely penalized.

5. Can a sheltie be shown with prick ears, even though it doesn't meet AKC standards?

Answer: yes

Yes, they can be, although it detracts from the expression of the sheltie. The appropriate ears are tipped, about one third of the ear is tipped.

6. Can a sable-merle sheltie be shown in the conformation ring?

Answer: Yes

Yes, they can. Although a rare color, and an unwanted color (because of the breeding behind it, which is generally a blue merle to a tri-factored sable), the sable-merle can be shown in the breed ring. They are usually shown (and registered) as sable or sable and whites.

7. Is there a weight restriction?

Answer: No

No, but a more slender dog will usually carry itself better, so a fat sheltie (I own one!) won't move as gracefully (usually).

8. Are there different types of coats?

Answer: Yes

There are at least two types. One type is a shorter, plusher (softer) coat that is sometimes {wavy;} the other is a longer, harsher coat. The former is the more ideal coat type. When shown with the shorter coat, the dog will be penalized.

9. Is the sheltie literally a collie in miniature?

Answer: No

They have more 'stop' on their head, a fuller but shorter muzzle, and shorter legs. Also, their heads are more proportionate to their bodies. (Sheltie Talk) On the AKC website, the sheltie/collie is compared to a Shetland pony/regular sized horse.

10. How long should their tail bones be?

Answer: To the top of their hocks.

With fur, many tails do touch the ground, but the ideal tailbone is to their hock or longer. All above questions and answers are out of Sheltie Talk.

Source: Author morrigan

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