Q 01/05

The Sheltie's native islands lie between Orkney, the Faroe Islands and which country?

A) Sweden

B) Iceland

C) Ireland

D) Norway

Answer · why

D) Norway

They sit about 140 miles west of Norway and 110 miles from mainland Scotland.

Q 02/05

The Shetland Islands, home of the Sheltie, are the northernmost region of which country?

A) The Kingdom of Norway

B) The United Kingdom

C) The Kingdom of Denmark

D) The Republic of Iceland

Answer · why

B) The United Kingdom

They lie about 110 miles from mainland Scotland, out in the North Sea.

Q 03/05

In which year did the Kennel Club formally recognise the Shetland Sheepdog?

A) 1873

B) 1891

C) 1925

D) 1909

Answer · why

D) 1909

The first registered Sheltie was a female called Badenock Rose.

Q 04/05

The breed's original name upset a rival breed's fanciers and had to be changed. Who objected?

A) It was confused with the Border Collie

B) Breeders of the larger collie

C) The Shetland council demanded the change

D) The Kennel Club banned 'Collie' in breed names

Answer · why

B) Breeders of the larger collie

The Kennel Club at first refused to recognise the breed at all, then agreed on condition the name changed.

Q 05/05

The Sheltie is described as a small dog that is clever, vocal, willing to please and what?

A) Trustworthy

B) Aloof and wary

C) Stubborn

D) Fearless

Answer · why

A) Trustworthy

It was developed to thrive in the harsh, meagre conditions of its native islands.