Fairbrook Shelties - Shetland Sheepdogs

09/15/2024

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08/09/2024

Moderate Girl - Blue Merle Puppy available!
Girl with 2 blue eyes (probably will mature 13-14") - very light blue with big white patches on body.

Sire is a new AKC Champion! Both parents are tested for Hips and clear/normal for others.

06/16/2024

Bigger Tricolor boy (bottom) looking for a forever home...
DOB: March 2024
Up-to-date on all 3 puppy shots.
CH sire x pointed dam, both tested.

05/29/2024

***THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING AN ADULT SHELTIE INTO YOUR HOME!***
(copied/edited from another breeder)

This information can be applied to any dog of any breed at any age...so, I'm sharing it since I have some older pups/retired adults available...

Too many adult dogs are lost within the first 48 hours of leaving their previous homes. Some will say accidents happen...yes, they do, and they WILL happen if you leave room for them to happen…Meaning you should understand that as soon as these dogs leave the care of their previous owner, they will become scared. This doesn’t mean they haven’t been raised right. This means that you are not their person and this new place is not their home. If you give them the opportunity to escape, they will absolutely take it and they will NOT come to anyone they do not know.
Dogs can slip out of flat collars, harnesses and bite you out of fear to escape. The safest place for them is in a crate inside your vehicle. If they might need a potty break, it should only happen inside a securely fenced area. If they have an accident in their crate during transport, it’s a lot easier to clean up rather than trying to catch a scared dog on the run. If that dog is killed, you will look back and that pile of p**p in the crate will not seem like such a big deal.

❌ Don't take the dog out of the crate during transport unless absolutely necessary.
❌ Don’t try to walk the dog outside of a location that’s not securely fenced, just move them to and from in the crate.
❌ Don’t let the dog off lead at your home if you do not have a fenced yard.
❌ Don’t let the dog roam free in the home if the front door (leading to an unfenced yard) will be used frequently (this is a big concern with homes that have children running in and out)

The 3-3-3 Rule:
3 Days:
In the first 3 days after your new dog comes home, he is likely to feel overwhelmed with all the changes and may be scared. He might not want to eat or drink and may just curl up in his crate or hide somewhere and that is okay. Patience and setting them up for success is vital during this time period. Be sure to give them time & space to get comfortable and more familiar with their surroundings and routine.
It is important not to ask much out of them during this time, bonding will come so you shouldn’t try to force it. Things like calling their name over and over or trying to lure them to you with food/treats is a big DON’T (P.S. Most of my dogs love to eat, so if you have food...they will bond with you very fast...). A better approach is to ignore them and let them come to you when they are ready.

3 Weeks:
After about 3 weeks, your dog will start to settle into his new home. He will feel more comfortable and start to figure out his new environment. He will get into a routine (don’t forget, you need to help with that!), and start to show you his true personality. Of course, that can have drawbacks and if your dog has any behavioral concerns, they will tend to manifest around this time. At the 3-week mark, it is a good time to invest in some training, teaching tricks, obedience etc. This will get his mind working and will begin to create a bond between you and him in a healthy setting.

3 Months:
After 3 months, your dog should be settled into their routine and feel completely comfortable in his or her new home. They should be developing trust in you and gaining a sense of security with their new family. And don’t forget brushing up and continuing to work on new tricks or skills is always a good way to continue to build your bond and keep them mentally stimulated.

Bringing an adult dog into your home can be very rewarding and the right move for those that just want to skip the puppy stage. However, it is a night and day difference between bringing home an adult vs a puppy….so you’ll need to weigh the pros and cons. Then be honest with yourself about your own capabilities. Both require time and patience. But with an adult you must be diligent and keep them safely secured until they accept you as their new family. Well even after, but with time, you can trust them with more freedom.

One idea is placing a tracking collar on the dog, that stays on for the first month minimum.

***copied/edited from another breeder

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05/05/2024

***He found a new couch***
Blue Merle Boy - I was growing him out for show...but he wants to stay small...almost 13" tall on his tippy toes.
DOB: Dec 2022

Up-to-date on shots. Microchipped. Trained.

PM me or e-mail (preferred): [email protected]

05/03/2024

***Update*** NEW CHAMPION *** WD/BOW for his final major on May 24 2024.

He needs 1 major to finish...out with handler until mid-June. Fingers crossed Billy finishes before that!!!

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05/02/2024

Will be back in the rings Fall/Winter 2024...hopefully he'll finish this year...

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05/02/2024

Young/Retired Adults available in WV...an older Bi-Blue girl & a Sable boy that didn't turn out for show, DOB: Nov 2022, 16" tall.

E-mail Linda for more info/pics on both dogs: [email protected]

Go here for Stella's page:

Informal Photo @ almost 9 months-old

04/09/2024

***Pending*** Sable boy (DOB: Jan 2023) available as a pet.

He didn’t turn out for show, around 13.5” tall.

If you’re interested, e-mail: [email protected] (preferred) or PM me.

Available as pet, neuter/spay contracts.

09/01/2022

***Found his new “couch”...Blue Merle Boy, 17 months-old, 14" 3/4, has a little blue in left eye…

06/20/2022

05/16/2022

Sheltie Gifts available from my mixed-media Tricolor Sheltie Head Study artwork...other colors coming soon! Shop here: https://www.cafepress.com/sheltieland

Sheltieland Shop Sheltie Gifts for Sheltie Lovers

05/13/2022

Miss “Miraboo” @ 8 weeks
Co-Bred/Owned: Fairbrook and Belmar Shelties

03/16/2022

Big Boys!!! Both in great homes!!!

03/11/2022

Meet "Miraboo"...co-bred/owned by Fairbrook & Belmar Shelties

02/15/2022

Happy Valentine's Day! Which puppy is your favorite?

02/05/2022

New study! Characterization of Kidney Disease in Shelties.

The American Shetland Sheepdog Association and its charitable Foundation are sponsoring a study to determine if there is an inherited link to kidney disease in Shetland Sheepdogs. If so, a search will begin to find causative gene(s) and ultimately develop a DNA test.

For more information see: https://www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.org/urinary-tract/

09/29/2021

My Bi-Blue girl Delphine howling as a baby...lol! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlUMIaEx96A

Occurred on September 11, 2020 / Germantown, Maryland, USA"Delphine, a Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) puppy, was doing her daily exercise, gently placed on her ...