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The Shetland Pony is a very small, robust breed of pony. Shetlands range in size from about 710 to 1070 mm, with an official maximum height at the withers (1200 mm for American Shetlands). Shetland Ponies have heavy coats and short legs, and are considered quite intelligent. They are a very strong breed, used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.
The Shetland is a small, wool-producing breed of sheep originating in the Shetland Isles, Scotland, but is now also kept in many other parts of the world. It is part of the Northern European short-tailed sheep group, and it is closely related to the extinct Scottish Dunface .
Paul believes many of the big cats were pets dumped after the introduction of 1976's Dangerous Wild Animals Act. "People used to have them in their flats," he says.
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The Shetland is a small, hardy Scottish breed of cattle from the Shetland Islands to the north of mainland Scotland. The cattle are normally black and white in colour but there are smaller numbers in grey, red and dun .
While the Shetland still excels at herding, today it is often raised as a working dog or family pet. [2] The Shetland's origins are obscure, but it is not a direct descendant of the Rough Collie, which it largely resembles. Rather, the Shetland is a descendant of small specimens of the Scottish Collie and the King Charles Spaniel.
The Shetland is a small, hardy breed; it is active and forages well. [8] It is essentially a smaller version of the Swedish Blue, but with black plumage where the Swedish has blue; [9]: 457 [10]: 489 the black has glossy green and blue lights in it. [8]
For a very small dog – the smallest of all – the loveable Chihuahua packs a mighty punch. While their grooming needs are fairly minimal (particularly the smooth coat) and they don’t need ...